Category: Rumors
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Mets ‘in the mix’ for Gerardo Parra, maybe Carlos Gomez
With the Mets having secured Juan Uribe, Kelly Johnson and Tyler Clippard ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, the Mets are continuing their search for an outfielder to add to their equation. People in the Mets organization have liked Brewers OF Gerardo Parra for a number of seasons. With his pending free agency, the Brewers have…
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After acquiring three new players, the Mets may not be done dealing
The Mets announced they’ve acquired RHP Tyler Clippard and cash in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Casey Meisner. This is after they sent two pitching prospects to the Braves in exchange for Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson on Friday. And apparently, the Mets may not be done shopping ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. The Mets are optimistic they…
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Mets inquired about Andrelton Simmoms, but price was too high
The Mets need to fill their void at shortstop has been well documented over the years, as they’ve featured a revolving door of sub par players at the position for the last 3 1/2 seasons. Sandy Alderson has said he is seeking to make, “big moves” ahead of Friday’s non-waiver trade deadline, and one of…
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Mets may be shifting focus to late inning bullpen help
The Mets have already been active ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, acquiring Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson from the Braves late Thursday. But while they’ve reportedly been connected to some big bats who may or may not be available, and Sandy Alderson said the Mets are looking to make, “big moves,” such moves could…
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Mets scouting Jay Bruce ‘heavily’
On Saturday, Sandy Alderson said the club was looking to make, “big moves” ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. Among those the Mets appear to be looking at is Reds OF Jay Bruce, according to multiple reports. So much so, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com says the Mets are, “scouting him heavily.” Both Andy Martino and…