The concept of interleague play has diluted over time. The Subway Series was no different. Initial and inevitable hype generated by a regular season Mets-Yankees match-up went down in recent years despite it having meaning to some fans. When both teams are playing at a high level it usually rises to the occasion too. The three games at Citi Field last season felt like the old days—infused with...
Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports It was a fun two months for El Mago in Queens, but the star shortstop is headed back to the midwest after agreeing to a six-year, $140 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, according to Mark Feinsand. Javier Báez is heading to the motor city, becoming the latest of the top shortstops to ink a deal before the assumed work stoppage on December 2....
Javier Báez Position: 2B/SS Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 28 (12/1/92) Traditional Stats: 138 games, .265/.319/.494, 18 2B, 31 HR, 87 RBI Advanced Stats: 116 wRC+, 3.6 fWAR, 4.5 bWAR .344 wOBA, 5.1 BB%, 33.6 K% Defensive Stats: -0.6 UZR, 3 OAA Rundown Javier Báez has been one of baseball’s most exciting players since becoming a regular in the Chicago Cubs lineup in 2016. The Puerto Rican shortstop...
It’s no secret the Mets love Javier Báez. Owner Steve Cohen enjoyed getting to know the star shortstop after acquiring him at the trade deadline, Báez enjoyed hearing Cohen’s vision for the franchise and his desire to build a winning team. According to SNY’s Andy Martino, the Mets remain involved in the Báez sweepstakes that could end before a possible MLB lockout on December...
