Category: Kirk Nieuwenhuis
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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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Source: Mets trade Kirk Nieuwenhuis to the Angels for cash considerations
Last week, the Mets designated OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis for assignment. The Mets had ten days to trade, release, waive or outright Nieuwenhuis to the minor leagues, although Nieuwenhuis had to be traded within seven days of being designated. It would appear the Mets have found a new home for Nieuwenhuis. A source has indicated Nieuwenhuis has been…
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Mets still hoping to trade Kirk Nieuwenhuis, but time is running out…
Last Tuesday, the Mets designated OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis for assignment. The Mets had ten days to trade, release outright or waive the player from the time of the assignment. However, a player can only be waived within the first seven days of the assignment. Last week, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York said the Mets were…
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Mets attempting to trade Kirk Nieuwenhuis
Earlier this week, the Mets designated OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis for assignment. On Saturday, assistant GM John Ricco said in Pittsburgh the club is attempting to trade Nieuwenhuis before they place him on waivers, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York. Presumably, that means the Mets will end up letting go of Nieuwenhuis if they can’t…
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