Good morning, Mets fans! While Wednesday did not present a lot of news from the baseball world, we did get some updates on interest the remaining free agents are garnering. One of the bigger pieces of news came from Jon Heyman, who said on a Bleacher Report live stream that the Los Angeles Angels are one of the team showing increased interest in Joey Votto. The long-time Reds first baseman is...
Good morning, Mets fans! Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports that Trey Mancini and the Chicago Cubs have come to an agreement on a two-year contract with an opt-out. Mancini had previously been a target for the Mets at the trade deadline and the offseason before the Cubs came and took him off the market. Last season, Mancini was dealt by the Baltimore Orioles to the Houston Astros in a three-team trade...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets’ priority at this stage of free agency continues to be a fourth outfielder and on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the Mets are considering signing Tommy Pham for that role. Heyman also mentioned the possibility of Trey Mancini, Adam Duvall, Jurickson Profar, or Tyler Naquin. It was previously reported on Thursday that the Mets had...
It’s been a historic 2022-2023 Mets and we still haven’t reached the New Year. They have re-signed and added numerous MLB stars and could potentially add Carlos Correa as their third baseman. With all of these signings, including Correa, the Mets are estimated to have a $384 million payroll, and close to $500 million after competitive balance taxes are included. While a normal owner...
Note, this is part one in a short two part series. Article two will be released later today. The New York Mets have been incredibly active so far this off-season, but they still need to add some real power to the middle of their lineup. There was no doubt that the Mets had a few big needs to address heading into this off-season, including pitching, and they made a good start by signing elite...
Trey Mancini Position: First Base/Designated Hitter Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 30 (3/18/1992) 2022 Traditional Stats: 143 G, 587 PA, .239/.319/.391/.710, 18 HR, 63 RBI, 124 H 2022 Advanced Stats: 101 OPS+, 1.3 bWAR, 9.0 BB%, 23.0 K%, 40.5 HardH%, .286 BABIP, .152 ISO Rundown Trey Mancini was never a highly-touted prospect despite the success he has had at the Major League level. In 2013, he was...
The Mets are “slightly” moving in the right field fence for the 2023 season and beyond, according to the NY Post’s Mike Puma. Owner Steve Cohen says they plan on adding a speakeasy club in the new space, featuring living-room-style accommodations with personal TVs, a private bar, and an elevated dining experience among other amenities. But is it purely a fan experience move?...
The trade deadline is beginning to heat up and one of the bigger pieces has finally been dealt. After much speculation Baltimore fans finally know where one of their own is going. Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports that the Baltimore Orioles have traded infielder and designated hitter Trey Mancini to the Houston Astros. Three-team trade! Full deal, according to sources. Houston gets: 1B/OF...
The trade deadline is a little over a week away. Let’s round up the latest Mets trade front news. Juan Soto On Sunday, the New York Post polled a plethora of league executives and asked where Juan Soto could land. The heavy favorite answer was the St. Louis Cardinals. C.J. Cron The Mets looked into Colorado’s C.J. Cron, a right-handed batting first baseman, says SNY. Cron does not...
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...
Good morning, Mets fans! Michael Marino of Fantrax reports that the Mets have spoken to the Baltimore Orioles and expressed interest in first baseman and designated hitter Trey Mancini and pitcher Jorge Lopez. Although doubt looms over the availability for Lopez, it is seen as inevitable that Baltimore moves Mancini before the deadline. Marino also reports that the Mets believe Cubs reliever...
Position: First Base/Outfielder/Designated Hitter Age: 30 (March 30th, 1992) 2022 Stats: 75 G, .281/.357/.428 SLG, .122 OPS+, 1.8 WAR The New York Mets are in a bit of a situation, as the designated hitter role has become a point of weakness. Dominic Smith and J.D. Davis haven’t fit the bill this season, causing the Mets to inquire outside the organization. While players like Josh Bell and...
