Author: Rich MacLeod
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Mets lose Kirk Nieuwenhuis to the Brewers on waivers
After an up-and-down 2015 season that saw him struggle with the Mets, get traded to the Angels only to return to New York and contribute down the stretch, Kirk Nieuwenhuis is headed to the Brewers on a waiver claim. It was a roller coaster season for Nieuwenhuis, as the Mets versatile outfielder went just 3-for-38 with 17 […]
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Mets have three outfielders on their radar, Span a ‘perfect fit’
While the Mets opening in center field is unlikely to be filled until after the new year, that doesn’t mean they’re not currently weighing a multitude of different options. In addition to having interest in Denard Span, the Mets are also looking at Will Venable and Alejandro De Aza as left-handed outfield options, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN. For […]
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Ben Zobrist at point of making decision; Mets, Nationals favorites
Another day, another story as the Ben Zobrist sweepstakes continues. After visiting with the Mets earlier this week in Connecticut and reportedly scheduled to visit with the Nationals at some point over the Winter Meetings, Zobrist met with the Giants on Sunday, according to FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal, as well as the Dodgers, tweets Jon Heyman of […]
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Mets still eyeing outfield, relief markets
While the Mets offseason has been centered around free agent infielder Ben Zobrist up until this point, that doesn’t mean the team isn’t eying other options at other positions. According to Newsday’s Marc Carig, the Mets are still looking into the outfield market, and specifically at players such as Denard Span and Gerardo Parra.