The New York Mets today announced several additions to the team’s front office. Eduardo Brizuela has been named as vice president & special assistant to the president of baseball operations. Andy Green has been brought on as the senior vice president, player development. Kris Gross will serve as vice president, amateur scouting. “The additions of Eduardo, Andy and Kris will bolster an...
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The Brewers don’t need David Stearns to generate big news. Milwaukee is reportedly nearing a new contract with top prospect Jackson Chourio. The deal, expected to be for eight years and $80 million (guaranteed) with two team options, is the largest ever for a player yet to ascend to the major leagues. The previous record was the $50 million the Chicago White Sox signed Luis Robert to in...
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Updated Post – Nov. 30 at 8:50 AM Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Cincinnati Reds have signed right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez to a two-year, $26 million deal. Passan reports the deal has an opt-out after the first season. Martinez, 33, had a 3.43 ERA in 110 innings this season for the San Diego Padres, working in a variety of different roles. Martinez made nine starts, finished six...
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Joey Wendle, UT Position: UT B/T: L/R Age: 33 (04/26/1990) 2023 Traditional Stats: 112 G, 318 PA, 16 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 20 RBI, 7 SB, .212/.248/.306 2023 Advanced Stats: 50 OPS+, 47 wRC+, -0.8 fWAR, 21.1 K%, 4.1 BB%, -3 OAA, 6 DRS Rundown On Wednesday night, news broke that the Mets signed Joey Wendle to a one-year, $2 million contract. Wendle has been a mediocre middle infielder throughout his big...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets started to make their initial free agency signings Wednesday as they added depth to both the starting rotation and the infield. They started the day by bringing in a player who spent his first eight season in the big leagues just a borough over, as they signed former Yankee Luis Severino to a one-year deal. The former Yankee is expected to be more of a...
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The Mets no longer view 2024 as a transition season. Even though David Stearns has continued to preach the organizational mantra of sustained success, the Mets, who signed former Yankee Luis Severino to a one-year, $13 million contract and agreed to terms with utility infielder Joey Wendle both on Wednesday, are actively pursuing both Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga, the two Japanese star...
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