As expected, the New York Mets have their hands in many pots when it comes to the starting pitching market this winter after their rotation faltered down the stretch of the regular season. They’ve been linked to several of the top names on the trade market, such as Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins, but perhaps David Stearns will go against his M.O. and hand out a big deal to a free agent...
On the heels of an immensely disappointing season – one that saw a team with lofty expectations miss out on the playoffs on the final day of the year – the Mets have their work cut out for them this offseason. With beloved closer Edwin Díaz and franchise home run leader Pete Alonso entering free agency, and a pitching staff that faltered down the stretch, the team faces a glaring need across the...
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....
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...
The Mets announced that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Antonio Santos off waivers from the Colorado Rockies. A 25-year-old from the Dominican Republic, Santos appeared in seven games with the Rockies in 2021, going 0-1 with a 4.76 ERA across 11.1 innings. He walked five and struck out 10. He made his major league debut in 2020, making 10 appearances since. He is 0-2 with an 8.83 ERA in...
The name you’ve all been waiting for. The Mets signed outfielder Nick Plummer on Tuesday, a 25-year-old who has spent his entire career in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system. Plummer hit .280/.415/.479 with 20 doubles, six triples. 15 home runs, 54 RBI, 71 runs scored, 73 walks, and 13 stolen bases in 117 combined games last season in the Cardinals organization with Springfield...
Steve Cohen is irate at Steven Matz and his agent after spurning the Mets to sign a four-year, $44 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. The signing, announced last night after midnight, was unpleasant news for the Mets owner to wake up to. I’m not happy this morning . I’ve never seen such unprofessional behavior exhibited by a player’s agent.I guess words and promises don’t...
Steven Matz and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a 4-year, $44 million contract. With incentives, he can receive up to $48 million. He will also receive a signing bonus, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported. The Mets were one of the eight teams rumored to be interested in the lefty. Boston, Toronto, Detroit, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis, San Francisco, and Los Angeles Angels made up the other...
Marcus Stroman Throws/Bats: R/R Date of Birth: 05/01/1991 (Age: 31) Traditional Stats: 33G, 10-13, 3.02, 179 IP, 153 SO, 1.145 WHIP Advanced Stats: 3.6 bWAR, 3.4 fWAR, 133 ERA+, 3.49 FIP, 2.2 BB/9, 21.7 K%, 2.61 K/BB Rundown With Noah Syndergaard’s sudden and surprising departure from the club earlier this offseason, the Mets’ already thin starting rotation appears in dire need of...
Mets General Manager Billy Eppler joined owner Steve Cohen and team president Sandy Alderson virtually from his home in California to meet and speak to the New York media for the first time. Eppler joins the Mets after five years as Los Angeles Angels GM and having already spent a decade in New York with the Yankees organization. Here are five takeaways from Eppler’s inaugural press...
Marcus Semien Position: 2B/SS Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 31 (9/17/1990) Traditional Stats: (162 G) .265/.334/.538, .873 OPS, 39 2B, 45 HR, 115 RBI Advanced Stats: 133 OPS+, 131 wRC+, 6.6 WAR, 9.1 BB%, 18.5 K% Defensive Stats: 11 DRS (2B), 1 DRS (SS), 7.3 UZR Rundown The oldest of the big five shortstops on the market, Marcus Semien bet on himself with a one-year deal in Toronto and is hoping to cash...
The Mets announced they have extended qualifying offers to Michael Conforto and Noah Syndergaard. The one-year offer is worth $18.4 million. The deadline to make a qualifying offer is Sunday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. EST. Players have until Nov. 17 to decide if they will accept. Both Conforto and Syndergaard debuted with the Mets in 2015. Conforto has accumulated 15.7 WAR in seven seasons with the Mets....
