Good morning, Mets fans! Do you think the Mets will nab a free agent starter? The posting window for Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai closes on Friday, MLB Trade Rumors reminds us, which could make the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day busier than usual. Not just because teams may be vying to sign the 27-year-old who pitched to a 1.92 ERA and led the Japan Pacific League in...
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...
During a recent television interview in Japan, recently-posted free agent RHP Tatsuya Imai made three things clear about his desire to play in MLB, and slight indication to where he may sign. Note: The original interview was done in Japanese and has since been translated. The most notable part of the interview was Imai’s take on the Dodgers when asked if he’s rather join the team or...
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...
Shohei Ohtani. Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Roki Sasaki. This isn’t just a list of Dodgers players, but recent marquee Japanese players who came over after playing in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Before these players, there was never a real overseas class of players from Japan who might be posted during the offseason, until now. Munetaka Murakami, Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto headline a...
