Category: Denard Span
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Mets are no longer attending Denard Span’s workout in early January
Denard Span will reportedly workout for interested teams in early January, and the Mets were originally going to be one of those teams, Scott Boras – Span’s agent – told Ken Davidoff of the New York Post on Friday. But the Mets signed Alejandro De Aza to a one-year contract before Christmas and is expected to be Juan Lagares’ platoon partner…
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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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Denard Span will workout for interested teams in early January, including the Mets
Both Terry Collins and Mets officials have said they remain in the market for a left-handed complement to Juan Lagares in center field. But the market for free agent outfielders has only started to become defined, thanks to Jason Heyward signing his long-term deal with the Cubs late last week. The Mets have been linked to both Denard Span…
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Mets won’t rule out a full-time replacement for Juan Lagares
More and more, it seems the Mets will enter the 2016 season without the services of Yoenis Cespedes, as assistant GM John Ricco has said it is unlikely the club brings him back under the terms the free agent is seeking. So the Mets have continued to explore ways to utilize Juan Lagares while increasing their overall production…
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Mets have checked in on Denard Span, but reluctant to offer more than a 2 year deal
The Mets are looking for a left-handed hitting outfielder to complement Juan Lagares in center field in 2016, and have reportedly shown interest in free agent OF Denard Span. Span is a catalyst for the top of the lineup. He doesn’t draw a lot of walks, but he makes contact, has first-to-third speed, and when he’s…