Tag: Shohei Otani

Morning Briefing: Stanton Decision Could Be Coming Soon

Good morning Mets fans! The hot stove took a little cold spell yesterday, but should start heating up with the Winter Meetings only days away. Alex Pavlovic writes that the San Francisco Giants view the Los Angeles Dodgers as the biggest threat to their pursuit of Giancarlo Stanton. Pavlovic also states that the Giants anticpate Stanton to decide whether or not to waive his no-trade clause by...

Talkin’ Mets: Dominic Smith Debate and More with Kevin Kernan

Kevin Kernan, America’s Most Beloved Sportswriter, of the NY Post joins me. Kevin “brings the heat” as he talks about the new-wave managers hired by the local teams, a case for the Mets being bullish on Dominic Smith and where he predicts Japanese sensation Shohei Ohtani will sign. Kevin also talks about Carlos Beltran as a future manager and whether he believes the former Met...

Morning Briefing: As Expected, The Dark Knight Returns

Good morning Mets fans! The free agent market got a little larger yesterday after the non-tender deadline last night. Latest Mets News  The Mets tendered contracts to all of their players yesterday before the 8 p.m. deadline. Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that the Mets are open to the idea of giving Jay Bruce a three-year deal. However, he is still looking for a five-year deal at the...

Morning Briefing: Hot Stove Getting Warmer

Good morning Mets fans! The MLB non-tender deadline is tonight at 8 p.m. and will likely add some more players to free agency. The Mets have nine arbitration eligible players and all are expected to be tendered a contract. Latest Mets News  Jon Heyman on the Fan Rag Sports Network reports that the Mets are looking at five potential trade candidates at second base. He also reports in the same...

Morning Briefing: Syndergaard Throwing Heat

Latest Mets News  Noah Syndergaard made a tweet poking fun at President Trump’s remarks regarding Time magazine’s Person of the Year. Latest MLB News  The Detroit Tigers have avoided arbitration with left-handed reliever Blaine Hardy. Ken Davidoff of the New York Post writes that as part of a pitch to Shohei Ohtani, teams must fill out a quiz. George A. King III of the New York Post...

Morning Briefing: Back to Work Looking For Deals

Hopefully all of you enjoyed your Thanksgivings. Today, you can get stuff from up to 50-75% off in some stores. Unfortunately, Scott Boras and other agents do not follow the same policy on their players. Latest Mets News Mike Puma of the NY Post writes that the Mets are showing significant interest in Bryan Shaw and like Joe Smith, Addison Reed, and Mike Minor. All have some connection to the...

Recent Mets Rumors: Real Or Marketing Tactic?

Earlier reports about the Mets (in)ability to spend have gone by the wayside with Sandy Alderson getting annoyed with the questions.  In its place, we have Sandy playing the role of Omar Minaya with the Mets being linked to key players this free agency: The Mets want Carlos Santana because he’s a “difference maker.” They have interest in Lorenzo Cain who could solve their OF...

Morning Briefing: Wright Inducted Into AFL Hall of Fame

On Wednesday night, New York Mets third baseman David Wright was inducted into the Arizona Fall League Hall of Fame. He was part of the 2017 class that also included Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer and Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout. Wright played for the Peoria Saguaros in 2003 and joins former Mets players Mike Piazza and Shawn Green in the AFL Hall of Fame. Also on...

Morning Briefing: The Offseason Brews

Good morning Mets fans! Nothing extremely significant occurred on Saturday, but every day that passes by in the offseason brings us closer to big trades, signings, and transactions. Latest Mets News Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes that the Mets might be a fit in a trade for Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis. Latest MLB News  The New York Times reports that Shohei Otani has...

Morning Briefing: Another Sad Day in Baseball

Unfortunately, another death in the baseball community happened yesterday as Boston Red Sox 17-year-old catching prospect Daniel Flores died due to complications from cancer. Our condolences go out to his friends, family and the Red Sox organization. Latest MLB News  According to Jerry Crasnick, J.D. Martinez will be seeking a deal around $200 million for his next contract. Crasnick also...

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