Category: Rumors
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Mets looking to make “big moves,” – nothing is close
The Mets have long needed to inject new, major league talent to the roster. On Friday night, the Mets closed the deal on a trade which brought them Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson in exchange for two minor league pitching prospects. But apparently, they are not done shopping this summer. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reported earlier the…
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The Mets and Padres are at an impasse on Justin Upton
The Mets, still searching for offense despite acquiring Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson on Friday, have spoke recently to the Padres about outfielder Justin Upton, but are at an impasse. San Diego appears ready to become sellers as the trade deadline vastly approaches and while Upton will be just a rental as he is a free agent at the…
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Dodgers inform Yasiel Puig they won’t trade him, but will they?
Yasiel Puig is an electrifying player, capable of controlling a game with both his offense and defense at any given moment. He has had a rough season in 2015 thanks in large measure to a hamstring injury which kept him out of action at the beginning of the season. But he’s essentially a five-tool phenom with…
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Are the Mets shopping Zack Wheeler?
On Thursday, Sandy Alderson said he was not considering trading any of the young starting pitching in their starting rotation currently. That would presumably include Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom, Steven Matz, and Noah Syndergaard. Zack Wheeler is not among the current pitchers in the rotation – he is recovering from Tommy John Surgery and is expected to return…
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Mets tried hard to get Gerardo Parra, but talks broke down
People within the Mets organization have always liked Brewers OF Gerardo Parra, a former Gold Glove Award winner who is having an outstanding season at the plate. And, they were reportedly interested in acquiring him ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. Apparently, talks were serious into late last night with the Brewers to bring…
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