Category: Gerardo Parra
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Mets and Brewers will not be making a trade ahead of the deadline
After the deal which would have sent Carlos Gomez from the Brewers to the Mets fell threw, Brewers GM Doug Melvin said the two clubs will not be making a deal ahead of Friday’s non-waiver trade deadline, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. That means, the Mets and Brewers are unlikely to make a deal for another…
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Mets still targeting a big bat ahead of the trade deadline
Sandy Alderson said on Tuesday at Citi Field his front office is continuing to speak with other clubs about trades to bring offense to the roster. The Mets are still aiming high in their search, as Jon Heyman of CBS Sports says they, “have their sights clearly on a big bat.” The list of players…
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Mets ‘in the mix’ for Gerardo Parra, maybe Carlos Gomez
With the Mets having secured Juan Uribe, Kelly Johnson and Tyler Clippard ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, the Mets are continuing their search for an outfielder to add to their equation. People in the Mets organization have liked Brewers OF Gerardo Parra for a number of seasons. With his pending free agency, the Brewers have…
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Mets looking to make “big moves,” – nothing is close
The Mets have long needed to inject new, major league talent to the roster. On Friday night, the Mets closed the deal on a trade which brought them Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson in exchange for two minor league pitching prospects. But apparently, they are not done shopping this summer. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reported earlier the…
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Mets tried hard to get Gerardo Parra, but talks broke down
People within the Mets organization have always liked Brewers OF Gerardo Parra, a former Gold Glove Award winner who is having an outstanding season at the plate. And, they were reportedly interested in acquiring him ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. Apparently, talks were serious into late last night with the Brewers to bring…