Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, the Yankees announced that they claimed infielder Diego Castillo off waivers from the Mets. In a corresponding move, the Yankees designated Jeter Downs for assignment. Castillo was a short-lived member of the Mets this offseason, as he was claimed by New York on January 5 before being designated for assignment one week later to make room for Sean Manaea on the...
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Updated Post – Jan. 19 at 9:48 PM Jolly Olive reports that the Angels have signed Robert Stephenson to a three-year deal. Original Post – Jan. 18 at 8:12 PM Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the New York Mets are one of the teams interested in reliever Robert Stephenson. Morosi also notes that the Dodgers and Phillies are interested too. After a tough 2022 season, Robert...
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This fan shot is written by Greg Jones Ever notice how when we are looking at a new GM or manager, free agent, or a potential trade for a veteran player, the question is always raised “can he handle New York? The media, the fans, the pressure?” This question, mind you, is asked quite seriously about middle-aged, successful industry veterans. Yet when we have a 22-year-old prospect...
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Updated Post – Jan. 19 at 3:08 PM Jeff Passan of ESPN reports the Houston Astros have signed star closer Josh Hader. The deal is for five years, $95 million, and has no deferrals, making it the largest present-day value contract for a relief pitcher in baseball history. Edwin Díaz signed a five-year, $102 million deal with the New York Mets last offseason, but the deal has $26.5 million...
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There are 10 players eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame who have the Mets on some portion of their resume. Next is one of the best in major league history, who spent three-and-half-years in New York and who’s on the doorstep of Cooperstown. If you’re a 5-foot-10 left-hander, throwing 100 miles per hour in the 1990s doesn’t compute—more so if you figured out how to...
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With the offseason nearing a close, the New York Mets still have remaining holes on the roster that have to be filled in order to feel comfortable about satisfying the team’s desire to compete in 2024. Recent reports suggest that David Stearns is turning his primary attention towards filling out the bullpen, a deed he proved to be quite skilled at during his time with the Milwaukee...
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