Category: Rumors
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Darren O’Day seeking four years, up to $36 million in free agency
The Mets are searching for ways to fortify their bullpen and strengthen the bridge to Jeurys Familia in the ninth inning. One reliever the Mets have expressed interest in for this role, according to Marc Carig of Newsday, is former Met RHP Darren O’Day. But according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, O’Day – the top free agent…
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Report: Mets interested in Ben Zobrist and Gerardo Parra
As the offseason slowly treks forward, the Mets have two particular areas where they need to upgrade: center field and second base. With Yoenis Cespedes who manned center for most of the second half after the Mets acquired him at the July 31st trade deadline and Daniel Murphy–the team’s second baseman for the last few seasons–both likely…
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Mets aren’t actively shopping Zack Wheeler, but would entertain moving him
In relatively short order, the Mets could be realizing their long awaited dream of having Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Steven Matz, and Zack Wheeler pitching in their starting rotation with no limits. Assuming nobody else gets hurt – and that of course can never be ruled out with pitchers – that day could come sometime in…
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Mets have formally discussed Ben Zobrist with his agent
The Mets plan for this offseason surrounds creating versatility at a number of positions, specifically in 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. He can also play first…
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Mets have expressed interest in acquiring Jackie Bradley Jr.
Last week, Mets assistant GM John Ricco said the club had no intention to replace Juan Lagares in centerfield, and would instead like to find a left-handed complement to Lagares to form a potential platoon. Such names as Denard Span and Gerardo Parra fit what the Mets are looking for on the free agent market, but the Mets need to…
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