The changes just keep coming. Larger bases, pitch clocks, and limits on infield shifting apparently are not enough changes for 2023, now Major League Baseball officials are directing umpires to pay closer attention to the balk rule during the upcoming season. Jeff Passan from ESPN.com goes into detail about what we can expect regarding balks, as MLB strives to make former umpire...
Baseball is the quintessential “What have you done for me lately?” business. While none of us will forget how long it took the New York Mets to hire a general manager, or how Noah Syndergaard, Aaron Loup, and Steven Matz all signed elsewhere, it’s a little easier to deal with after this past weekend. In the span of about eight hours on Friday, the Mets’ roster got much better by signing Eduardo...
One of the bigger starting pitching free agents is now off the market. Right after Jon Morosi reported that talks between the Toronto Blue Blue Jays and RHP Kevin Gausman were starting to gain momentum, Jeff Passan broke the news that the sides have agreed to a five-year, $110 million contract. BREAKING: Right-hander Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a five-year, $110...
Updated Post, November 28, 2021, 10:40 PM Ken Rosenthal reports that there is a “growing indication” that Scherzer will sign with the Mets. Buckle up. Growing indications that Scherzer is headed to Mets, sources tell @TheAthletic. NYM “making progress,” per @JoelSherman1. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 29, 2021 Updated Post, November 28, 2021, 8:43 PM Barry Svrluga...
Mets fans, Episode 12 is here! MMO Associate Editor Patrick Glynn stops by this week to talk to help us get to know the three newest Mets: Eduardo Escobar, Mark Canha, And Starling Marte! Patrick and I have a great conversation there as well as what the nearly $130 million in new additions could mean for a Mets/Javier Báez reunion. With the spending spree likely shifting to the starting pitching...
Good morning, Mets fans! After signing three position players in one day, the Mets have shifted gears to focus their busy offseason discussions on pitching. Multiple sources have mentioned the Mets as one of the possibilities for Kevin Gausman’s landing spot, as he nears his decision. For more on the Mets’ latest offseason developments and other news throughout baseball, let’s...
In keeping with spirit of the holiday season, the Mets went shopping on Black Friday, November 26. As reported on MMO, the Mets are in agreement on a two-year contract, with an option for a third year, with infielder Eduardo Escobar. Also as reported on MMO, the Mets are in agreement with outfielder/infielder Mark Canha on two-year deal with an option for a third year. The Mets have had a slow...
The New York Mets went out and made three solid moves to improve the overall outlook of this team on Friday night. First came the versatility in Eduardo Escobar and Mark Canha, then came the big splash in outfielder Starling Marte. Overall, the Mets spent a total of $124.5 million on all three deals. Even after these contracts, the Mets are certainly nowhere close to done wheeling and dealing...
Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported that the Mets are looking to add a “very top” starting pitcher this winter. He reported that the order of players they seem to have interest in are Max Scherzer, Kevin Gausman and Robbie Ray. He also mentioned that the Mets are also interested in bringing back Marcus Stroman, as well as other starters. It was reported last week that new Mets GM...
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...
Kevin Gausman Bats/Throws: L/R Date of Birth: 1/6/1991 (30) Traditional Stats: 14-6, 33 Games Started, 192 innings, 1.042 WHIP, 2.81 ERA, 227 Ks Advanced Stats: 5.3 bWAR, 4.8 fWAR, 3.49 xERA, 3.00 FIP, 10.64 K/9, 2.34 BB/9, 0.94 HR/9 Kevin Gausman is probably the best starting pitcher on the market not named Max Scherzer and he will not cost a draft pick to sign. Much like Marcus Stroman,...
Kevin Gausman is one of baseball’s best pitchers this season. With an 11-5 record and a 2.29 ERA in 137.1 innings, Gausman has made a real case to be the National League Cy Young. While he mostly dominated in 2021, he has had a few rough outings. Perhaps his worst start of the season occurred less than a month ago against the Pirates. On July 24 at Oracle Park, Gausman lasted just 4.1...
