There was a lot to like about the extension the New York Mets handed out to Jeff McNeil. And, ultimately, it was the right outcome for all parties. If you missed it, on Friday the Mets and McNeil agreed to terms on a four-year, $50 million extension. The deal features a club option for a fifth-year that could take the total value of the contract up to $63.5 million. The news was first reported...
As a transplanted New Yorker, it was a bittersweet weekend of baseball in light of the September 11th tributes from Citi Field, Ground Zero, and across the pond to Buckingham Palace. Watching the subway series in the borough where I broke my baseball cherry, made me nostalgic, and neurotic – because the worst feeling for a Mets fan – is losing to the rivaled Yankees. After blowing a...
MLB Network continued their “Top 10 Right Now” series on Sunday with the second base installment, and Jeff McNeil took home No. 2 honors, behind only DJ LeMahieu of the New York Yankees. The Top 10 shakes out like this: DJ LeMahieu Jeff McNeil Ketel Marte Brandon Lowe Cavan Biggio Jake Cronenworth Donovan Solano Chris Taylor Jose Altuve Ozzie Albies McNeil, 28, has a clear path to...
The Toronto Blue Jays have been engaged in talks with free-agent infielder DJ LeMahieu and their interest is said to be “very real,” a source tells Metsmerized. As the source also noted, Toronto has emerged as a legit contender to sign the reigning AL batting champion, who is reportedly unhappy with the Yankees’ slow negotiating tactics, per Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports. Brown reported on Sunday...
Free-agent infielder DJ LeMahieu could have another suitor from the Big Apple. Per Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the New York Mets have “recently contacted” the 32-year-old slugger. The depth of their dialogue was not revealed, nor was the Mets’ intentions on how they’d employ LeMahieu’s services. A second baseman by trade who dabbles at third (+2 outs above average at...
Good Morning, Mets fans! Let’s take a look at what went on with the Amazins’ and MLB yesterday! Latest Mets News Mets manager Luis Rojas spoke to the media via Zoom, where he touched on several topics including the discussions they’ve had with Amed Rosario about playing third base, Seth Lugo preparing to potentially start or pitch out of the bullpen, and more of Dominic Smith...
ESPN’s Jeff Passan listed the Mets as one of the teams “in” on DJ LeMahieu this offseason in his insider article Monday. The Mets were joined by the Yankees (obviously), the Blue Jays, and the Dodgers–basically the teams looking to spend money during free agency–as the primary teams interested in the towering infielder’s services, with other teams sure to be...
The New York Yankees and free agent DJ LeMahieu remain at a stalemate in contract negotiations, a source tells Metsmerized. The Yankees still won’t budge on giving LeMahieu the five-year deal he is seeking, however, LeMahieu desires to remain in the Bronx. On November 19th, Metsmerized reported that the 32-year-old is willing to take less money to stay with the Yankees, but wants that...
While the New York Mets haven’t made any notable free-agent signings just yet, they received some very encouraging news earlier this week, which should help them make some significant changes to their roster over the next couple of months. Heading into this off-season, the Mets were slated to have enough financial flexibility to acquire at least one superstar player through free agency or...
Free agent star infielder, DJ LeMahieu is reportedly seeking a five-year contract and is willing to take less money to stay with the New York Yankees, sources tell Metsmerized. LeMahieu turned down the Yankees one-year, $18.9 million qualifying offer earlier this month, but has been very vocal about his desire to remain in the Bronx. The Yankees initially signed LeMahieu to a bargain deal of...
Good Morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, it was reported that Robinson Cano will be suspended for the entire 2021 MLB season after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, story from Jeff Passan of ESPN. Cano will forfeit his $24 million salary this year and as a result, the Mets get roughly $20 million back into their budget to spend on player contracts this offseason. This should allow...
Major League Baseball’s offseason has officially begun. As per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, once their five-day exclusive extension negotiation windows with their former clubs had closed at Sunday’s 5 PM EST deadline, six players were extended $18.9 million qualifying offers, coinciding with the official start of free agency. As reported earlier this week (Anthony DiComo, MLB.com), the...
