Category: Rumors
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Mets could circle back on Yoenis Cespedes before the deadline
With the deal which would have brought Carlos Gomez falling through late Wednesday, the Mets still find themselves in need of acquiring an outfielder with just over 24 hours to go before the non-waiver trade deadline passes. Previously, the Mets were uninterested in Yoenis Cespedes, Mike Puma of the New York Post reported on Wednesday. According to Martino,…
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Report: Deal for Carlos Gomez fell through possibly because of finances
Last night, the Mets and Brewers reportedly agreed to a trade which would’ve sent Carlos Gomez to the Mets in exchange for Zack Wheeler and Wilmer Flores. However, late last night, Sandy Alderson said there was no deal in place and it would not transpire. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Brewers had concerns over Wheeler’s medicals,…
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Tigers planning to ‘reboot’ and will listen to offers for Yoenis Cespedes
The Tigers are 49-52 and in fourth place in the American League Central, 12 1/2 games behind the Royals for first place. But while they’re only four games out of the second wild card in the American League, the Detroit’s front office is giving in and preparing to, “reboot,” reports Jayson Stark of ESPN. According to…
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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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Mets, Rockies had trade talks on Troy Tulowitzki
Late Monday, the Rockies traded Troy Tulowitzki to the Blue Jays for Jose Reyes and minor league pitching prospects. But apparently, the Blue Jays were not alone in their pursuit of the star shortstop. The Mets interesting Tulowitzki has been fairly well chronicled over the last year, and apparently that interest was alive and well before…