The blockbuster trade New York Mets fans have been waiting for has been finalized, as the team officially reported Francsico Lindor and Carlos Carrasco are heading to Queens. The deal will send shortstops Amed Rosario and Andrés Giménez, RHP Josh Wolf (second-round pick in 2019), and OF Isaiah Greene (second-round compensation pick and the Mets’ …
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Jason Varitek has tested positive for COVID-19, according to his wife, Catherine. “Just when we thought we were doing everything right Covid found a way in,” Catherine wrote on Twitter. “Jason has tested positive w[ith] Covid-19. He’s doing well for the most part, and is self isolating.” Varitek’s wife pleaded with her followers to “wear …
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The free agent market has been slow this winter, as expected, but Scott Boras spoke to reporters today and he (as always) had some things to say about his clients. One of those clients is Jackie Bradley Jr.–the former Red Sox center fielder. “He’s received a lot of attention. We expect something very grand for …
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There is no official word yet, but it is likely MLB will be returning to its old ways and will get rid of the designated hitter (DH) in the National League. And that is not necessarily a good thing if you’re the New York Mets. Now I’ll be the first to say I was initially …
The New York Mets and free agent catcher James McCann have come to terms on a four-year deal that will land the 30-year-old in Queens, per MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. The deal is worth more than $40 million. McCann hit .289/.360/.536 with a 144 OPS+, seven home runs, and 15 RBI in 31 games …
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As offseason rumors continue to circulate and connect George Springer to the New York Mets, it’s important to note a center fielder has been one of the team’s top needs for years. Instead of Brandon Nimmo traipsing out there, free agency leads to some stronger options both offensively and defensively for New York in 2021 …
The New York Mets bolstered its bullpen this offseason after signing right-hand reliever Trevor May. In a press conference with the media this week, fans got a first look at who is going to be joining the ball club. May expressed his excitement to join the “buzz” in Queens, especially with new owner Steve Cohen …
It has been reported that the Red Sox, Orioles, and Astros are interested in signing outfielder Yasiel Puig in free agency. Puig could be an upside signing and Boston should have the upper hand. Baltimore would seem like the worst case scenario for Puig, as they aren’t close to contending and without fans in the …
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The Chicago Cubs seem to be entering a rebuilding/re-tooling phase after Theo Epstein stepped down as the President of Baseball Operations last week. Two players from their core group, Javier Baez and Kris Bryant, hit free agency after the 2021 season and Jon Lester is currently a free agent.
The 2021 MLB Hall of Fame ballot has been announced and many Baseball legends are crossing their fingers that they get that Legendary phone call in January when the inductees are announced. If you didn’t know every ballot member gets 10 years on the ballot and after that, it’s over and those players will no longer get a chance at baseball immortality.
