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Latest Mets News
Per Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the New York Mets have “recently contacted” free-agent infielder DJ LeMahieu.
Tim Britton of The Athletic wrote about the many sides of Steve Cohen.
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Mets and Noah Syndergaard agreed to a one-year, $9.7 million deal on Tuesday for 2021, avoiding arbitration.
Joel Sherman of the NY Post reported that the Mets are interested in Tomoyuki Sugano.
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Free agent James Paxton reached 94 mph at a throwing session for scouts, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
The Padres have signed right-hander Nick Burdi and lefty Nick Ramirez to minor league contracts, according to Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
The Cubs claimed outfielder Phillip Ervin off waivers from the Mariners, as announced by both teams.
The Indians and righty Nick Wittgren avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $2MM salary for the 2021 season, according to The Athletic’s Zack Meisel.
The Athletic‘s Andy McCullough talked to MLB managers about whether of not the league should ban the shift, and how to revive baseball.
Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com and Ben Badler of Baseball America both believe that international free-agent outfielder Yoelqui Céspedes will sign with the White Sox for around $2 million.
Neil Demause of Defector Media explained why he believes MLB declared war on the minor leagues.
Latest NL East News
Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reported that the Phillies have promoted Sam Fuld to the role of general manager.
NBC Sports Philadelphia‘s Salisbury also reported Jorge Velandia will be promoted to the role of assistant general manager.
The Nationals are “definitely open,” to including former top prospect Carter Kieboom in trade negotiations, according to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic.
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John Jackson wrote a free agent profile on reliever Alex Colome.
Matt Musico questions whether or not Steven Matz will bring his slider back.
Rich Mancuso believes that Gio Gonzalez knows what James McCann can bring to the Mets.
Michelle Ioannou conducted a roundtable asking some Metsmerized writers to explain what they want for the holidays.
On This Day in Mets History
Birthdays: Jordany Valdespin turns 33, Josh Satin turns 36, Rick White turns 52, Tim Leary turns 62, Jerry Manuel turns 67, Jerry Koosman turns 78, and Tim Harkness turns 83.
1996: The Mets signed catcher Todd Pratt.
1999: GM Steve Phillips engineered a deal with the Astros to acquire the rights to Mike Hampton.
2008: The Mets inked catcher Omir Santos.
Let’s go Mets!
