Category: Rumors
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Report: Colby Rasmus to accept Astros $15.8 million qualifying offer
The landscape for left-handed hitting free agent outfielders will become a little thinner for the Mets, and in historic fashion. Colby Rasmus will accept the Astros one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer and return to the Astros in 2016, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. Rasmus will become the first player to ever accept a…
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Mets may not be bringing back Ruben Tejada
On a day where the Mets have been rumored to show interest in Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons, there’s news about one of their own shortstops, as well. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, it’s no “slam dunk” that shortstop Ruben Tejada will be tendered a contract this offseason and that the team could very…
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Mets plan to speak with agents for Ben Zobrist soon
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…
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Update: Angels acquire Andrelton Simmons from the Braves
Update: The Mets can cross another shortstop off their offseason wish list as the Braves have traded Andrelton Simmons to the Angels according to a report from MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez. After asking the Mets for one of Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom, the Braves will get back Erick Aybar, Sean Newcomb, Chris Ellis and $3M in cash from the Angels, per…
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Mets interested in Joakim Soria, other free agent relievers
In their bullpen, the Mets have Jeurys Familia, Addison Reed, Erik Goeddel, Hansel Robles, Sean Gilmartin, Carlos Torres, and Logan Verrett under control this winter, with Familia, Torres and Edgin going to arbitration for the first time. But one of the Mets goals this winter is to retool their bullpen and create a lockdown formula before getting the ball to Jeurys…
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