Category: Rumors
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With the Brewers acquiring Jonathan Villar, could they now shop Jean Segura?
On Wednesday, the Brewers announced they acquired SS Jonathan Villar from the Astros in exchanged for right-handed pitching prospect Cy Sneed. Villar will add to the Brewers depth at shortstop along with Jean Segura. But could the Brewers end up shopping Segura now that they have Villar? Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel opines that a trade…
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Mets continuing down path of non-tendering Ruben Tejada
Last week, Mets assistant GM John Ricco said the club would be comfortable heading into the 2016 season with both Ruben Tejada and Wilmer Flores representing their shortstop depth. But that could simply be the club’s public stance on their shortstop situation. Shortly after Ricco’s remarks, Mike Puma of the New York Post said Tejada’s future with…
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Mets expected to make a ‘legitimate bid’ for Daniel Murphy
Last Friday, Daniel Murphy rejected the Mets one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer, which granted the Mets a compensation pick in the 2016 draft if he chooses to sign with another team. But the Mets evidently aren’t planning on letting Murphy go without listening to what they have to say about a long-term offer. According to Adam…
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Joakim Soria is looking for three years in the $27m range
The Mets want to retool their bullpen and create a lockdown formula before getting the ball to Jeurys Familia in the ninth inning. It stands to reason, as in five games in the World Series, the Mets bullpen gave up 24 earned runs in 51 1/3 innings, allowing 47 hits and 17 walks while blowing…
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Mets are ‘very interested’ in signing Ben Zobrist
The Mets continue to search for ways to increase their versatility, improve their contact rate and overall defense in both the outfield and on the middle infield. No player better fits the profile of what the Mets are seeking than Ben Zobrist, as he can play both middle infield positions and the corner outfield positions proficiently.…
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