Category: Ben Zobrist
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Ben Zobrist visited the Mets on Wednesday
It’s been no secret over the first month or so of the 2015-2016 MLB offseason that the Mets are hot for free agent infielder Ben Zobrist, as it’s recently been reported that he was their No. 1 target. While he has yet to make a decision, things on that front appear to be progressing as Zobrist […]
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Mets are focused on Ben Zobrist, but have considered Dexter Fowler for the outfield
The Mets are searching for a left-handed complement to Juan Lagares in centerfield, and have been linked to Denard Span as a possible fit, according to multiple reports. But the Mets are not limiting their search to one player, as Buster Olney of ESPN says the Mets are looking at Dexter Fowler as a possibility to fill that need […]
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Ben Zobrist or bust for the Mets?
Is it Ben Zobrist or bust for the Mets? In a report for the New York Post, Ken Davidoff says if the Mets fail to sign the free agent super-utility player, the Mets don’t appear likely to sign a free agent of equal or greater caliber this winter to fill the need, such as Ian Desmond, Asdrubal […]
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Ben Zobrist wants, and is likely to sign a four-year contract this winter – Mets no. 1 target
The Mets continue to target Ben Zobrist in free agency as they search for ways to increase their versatility, improve their contact rate and overall defense in both the outfield and on the middle infield. Zobrist can play both middle infield positions and the corner outfield positions proficiently. He can also play first and third base and centerfield […]
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Mets, Nationals to be ‘high bidders’ for Ben Zobrist, Cardinals now interested
Over the first few weeks of the offseason, the Mets have shown clear interest in free agent second baseman Ben Zobrist–but they’re not the only ones. According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the division rival Washington Nationals also interested in Zobrist’s services, as they are in need of a left-handed hitting infielder and outfielder–both roles […]