The trade deadline is only nine days away. With August 2nd rapidly approaching, the rumor mill is in full force. Earlier today, two different reports surrounding the Mets and possible additions came to the forefront. Specifically regarding Josh Bell, Trey Mancini, and J.D. Martinez. Per Pat Ragazzo and Michael Marino of FanNation, the Mets are one of several teams that have made a trade offer...
Late in spring training, as teams sort out their roster decisions, players become available either by being released or exercising options they may have run their contracts. With just a couple of days remaining in spring training 2021, here are some players who have recently become available and may fit with the Mets. Relief Pitcher, Steve Cishek Cishek, a right-hander, was released by the...
Good Morning, Mets fans! Let’s take a look at what went on with the Amazins’ and the rest of MLB on Wednesday! Latest Mets News The Mets have looked at center fielder Albert Almora, as Andy Martino of SNY reported. Mets team president Sandy Alderson joined Jon Heyman’s Big Time Baseball Podcast and said the team is still engaged with George Springer, Dominic Smith is not going...
Good morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News An article by TheRealDeal.com details the Wilpons’ latest business venture: offering real-estate expertise to other sports franchises. Latest MLB News The Orioles signed former top prospect Kohl Stewart to a minor-league deal. In order to clear room on the 25-man roster for Cesar Hernandez, the Indians DFA’d backstop Eric Haase, according to...
Fantastic news came out on Christmas Eve that the Mets signed four-time All-Star RHP Dellin Betances. So, are the Mets going to add more players to the bullpen? Right now, it doesn’t appear likely. While the Mets might be wise to add another bullpen piece, their current roster isn’t flexible. The issue stems from Brad Brach, Justin Wilson, Jeurys Familia, and Michael Wacha being on major...
Steve Cishek Position: RP Bats/Throws: Right/Right Age: 33 (June 18, 1986) Traditional 2019 Stats: 2.95 ERA, 57 K, 29 BB, 1.20 WHIP over 70 appearances (64 IP) Advanced Stats: 151 ERA+, 4.54 FIP, 4.95 xFIP, 8.02 K/9, 4.08 BB/9, 0.98 HR/9, 25.3% soft-hit rate, 27.0% hard-hit rate, 0.2 fWAR, 1.8bWAR A soft-tossing — by today’s standards — right-hander with the funkiest of sidearm...
The New York Mets have what feels like a herculean task in front of them. They have to figure out how to fix one of the worst bullpens in baseball on an incredibly tight budget. They’re only about $13 million away from the luxury tax threshold. For argument’s sake, let’s say that the Mets will be able to spend all of that $13 million. They also have to address their fifth...
