Good morning, Mets fans! In an offseason that has seen many high-level trades, another one seemed to be on the precipice as Nolan Arenado was potentially being moved to the Houston Astros. However, the platinum glove winner used his no-trade clause to stop those trade talks dead in their tracks, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Houston is looking at other third-base options as their All-Star at the...
Position: LHP Age: 12/19/1987 (34) Stats: 38 G, 0-3, 4.13 ERA, 0 SV, 38 K, 1.316 WHIP, 32.2 IP Rundown Aaron Loup enjoyed an excellent for the New York Mets after signing a one-year deal on January 27th, 2021. He is familiar with Queens and has experienced success for the club. Last season, Loup pitched to a 0.95 ERA in 65 games. His FIP was an excellent 2.45, his WHIP was 0.935, and lefties...
As noted on MMO, representatives from MLB and the MLB met on December 16 for the first time since the owners imposed an offseason lockout on December 1 when the owners and players were not able to come to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports that, as expected, the meeting on December 16 centered on non-economic issues, such as scheduling, grievance procedures,...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Yankees announced they have released outfielder Clint Frazier and infielder Rougned Odor. Aaron Loup apparently had multiple 3-year deals on the table. “He wanted to be here.” – Perry Minasian Perry indicated that being back in SoCal was important to him along with his relationship with Syndergaard and Disneyland for wife & kids all played a role. —...
The Los Angeles Angels announced on Monday evening that they have agreed to terms with LHP Aaron Loup on a two-year contract. The news marks the end of Loup’s brief but memorable tenure in Flushing, with the Louisiana native following former Met Noah Synderaard in departing for the Halos. Loup’s deal is worth $17 million over those two seasons, according to The Athletic’s Ken...
We know that changes need to be made. And we know that you’ve thought about it too. So tell us, what would your offseason as the Mets GM look like? Here’s what we think. Marshall Field This off-season could be cantankerous or calm, busy or docile as the old Collective Bargaining Agreement runs out on December 1. While the owners seem fairly steadfast with the way things are, it is...
The offseason has just begun and free agent deals are already being signed. The Dodgers made the first splash signing Andrew Heaney to a one-year $8 million deal on Monday. The Mets have a whopping list of free agents this season, headlined by Marcus Stroman, Michael Conforto, Javier Baez, and Noah Syndergaard. Contracts also ran out for key 2021 contributors Jonathan Villar and Aaron Loup. Here...
Over the next few months, the New York Mets are expected to face plenty of roster turnover, which could include moving on from a very familiar bullpen arm – and no, it’s not closer Edwin Diaz. Sticking with the backend of the bullpen, however, reliever Jeurys Familia is coming off his three-year, $30 million contract and was recently granted free agency for just the second time in...
In a year that proved to be very disappointing for the New York Mets, one area of their roster that didn’t underperform in 2021 was the bullpen, however, one key piece of that group could be headed out the door this offseason. Though big-ticket items like Javier Baez, Michael Conforto and Marcus Stroman are expected to receive most of the attention if all three of these players become free...
The New York Mets (53-45) opened a five-game series against the Atlanta Braves (49-51) with a doubleheader on Monday at Citi Field. The Mets sent Marcus Stroman to the mound for Game 1 and announced Aaron Loup as the opener before Game 2 commenced. Stroman entered the game coming off one of the best starts of his career. In his previous outing against the Cincinnati Reds, he struck out seven...
We continue our first half report cards by taking a look at the New York Mets bullpen, which has been a considerable strength so far in 2021. Things will start to get interesting now we are on the other side of the All-Star break but, before we look ahead, let’s take a moment to reflect on the work done by the Mets bullpen so far this season. With the offense punching well below its...
Aaron Loup will get the start in Sunday’s matinee against the Pirates at Citi Field. The New York Mets will close out the first half of the 2021 season against the Pirates at 1:10 P.M. on Sunday. Aaron Loup will start for the Mets against the Pirates today. — Tim Healey (@timbhealey) July 11, 2021 There was some thought that maybe Jacob deGrom would go given that he is skipping the 2021...
