Category: Justin Upton
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5 free agent outfielders for the Mets to consider this winter
–Originally posted November 7, 2015– The Mets have several needs to fill ahead of the 2016 season, and Sandy Alderson has already said he wants to address such needs and not depend so heavily on their starting pitching for a chunk of the season, as was the case in 2015. Alderson has said the offense needs…
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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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The Mets and Padres are at an impasse on Justin Upton
The Mets, still searching for offense despite acquiring Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson on Friday, have spoke recently to the Padres about outfielder Justin Upton, but are at an impasse. San Diego appears ready to become sellers as the trade deadline vastly approaches and while Upton will be just a rental as he is a free agent at the…
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Mets feel it’s unwise to trade for Justin Upton right now
The Mets have been said to be aiming high in their pursuit for an outfield upgrade ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Among those the club has expressed interest in is 27-year-old Padres OF Justin Upton to fill their need, according to multiple reports. That interest, according to…
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Mets remain interested in Carlos Gomez, maybe Justin Upton
The Mets are apparently aiming high in their search for offense this summer, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports wrote late last week. So much so they’ve set their sights on Padres OF Justin Upton and Brewers OF Carlos Gomez to help boost their sub-competitive offense. Their interest could be to a point where the Mets and Padres…