Good morning, Mets fans! Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports that Jacob deGrom has felt some tightness in his left side recently. Given the cold weather and how early it is in camp, the training staff is holding him back a day or two. It’s a tough start to camp for the Rangers’ new ace, whose career has been slowed by injuries as of late. Now, it is time for the morning briefing....
Before Steve Cohen and the Mets went on their big spending spree, star pitcher Jacob deGrom decided to sign a five-year, $185 million deal with the Texas Rangers. DeGrom, 34, had spent his entire career with the Mets organization, ever since he was drafted in the ninth round of the 2010 MLB Draft. He had a tremendous career in the orange and blue from 2014-2022, posting a 2.52 ERA in 1,326...
It is the morning after the night before and life after Jacob deGrom starts now for the New York Mets, who face a plethora of key decisions that will define their offseason and perhaps the entire 2023 campaign. The dust still hasn’t settled on the blockbuster news that deGrom has opted to take his talents elsewhere in free agency, signing a five-year, $185 million contract with the Texas...
Good morning, Mets fans. Friday night, Jacob deGrom made his free agent decision as he signed a five-year, $185 million contract with the Texas Rangers. The contract includes a conditional sixth-year option and a full no-trade clause. It is truly the end of an era for the Mets. deGrom was the 2014 National League Rookie of the Year Award winner, a two-time Cy Young Award Winner, and a four-time...
Jacob deGrom signed a five-year, $185 million contract with the Texas Rangers, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported Friday evening. The deal has reportedly already been completed, with the physical being passed and signing being finalized. It includes an option for a sixth year that could take the deal up to as high as $222 million. There is also a full no-trade clause. The Rangers officially announced...
This is yet another massive off-season for the New York Mets and one of their biggest decisions will be whether or not their star pitcher, Jacob deGrom remains with the team. If they don’t bring back their longtime ace, then reports suggest three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander could be the preferred replacement. It is a choice that could have significant implications way down...
The New York Yankees have checked in with New York Mets free agent Jacob deGrom, according to SNY’s Andy Martino. The market for deGrom continues to evolve as now the Mets, Yankees, Atlanta Braves, and Texas Rangers have officially checked in with the superstar. Martino says the Yankees requested medical information on deGrom but it does not mean the Yankees have decided to pursue the...
Good morning, Mets fans! We’re deep into Hot Stove season now and we got yet another twist in the Jacob deGrom free agency saga on Saturday. According to Mike Puma of The New York Post, deGrom would prefer to remain with the New York Mets if the offer he receives from owner Steve Cohen is similar to the offers put on the table from other teams. We know that the two-time Cy Young Award...
Jacob deGrom could end up remaining a New York Met if all is equal in free agency and the contract offer he receives from the front office is similar to the ones he gets from other teams. Per Mike Puma of The New York Post, sources indicate that deGrom would prefer to remain in Queens with the only major league organization he’s ever known, provided there isn’t a massive difference...
Primary Data: 34 (6/19/1988), B/T: L/R Primary Stats: 11 GS, 5-4, 64 1/3 innings, 3.08 ERA, 102 SO, 8 BB, 0.746 WHIP Advanced Stats: 2.13 FIP, 126 ERA+, 1.4 bWAR, 14.3 SO/9, 42.7 SO%, 1.1 BB/9, 1.3 HR/9, .175/.202/.323/.525 2022 Salary: $18.5 million Grade: B+ 2022 Review Jacob deGrom came into the 2022 season with a clean slate. He was determined to leave his injury history in the past after...
The 25th episode of the MMO Weekly show is here! This week, Mike and I welcomed friend of the show Jacob Resnick to discuss the Mets seeming disinterest in Seth Lugo, look at what a potential trade with the Tampa Bay Rays could look like, discuss all the latest reports from free agency, and more! Could the Mets pry away one of the Rays dominant and young arms for a package without Francisco...
According to MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal, it is “highly unlikely” that the Atlanta Braves sign Jacob deGrom. Here’s what Rosenthal wrote in his latest piece for The Athletic. • Two other things that are highly unlikely for the Braves: The signing of deGrom or a shortstop other than Dansby Swanson. If the Braves cannot keep Swanson, they probably will be out of the picture for...
