Category: Rumors
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Mets feel it’s unwise to trade for Justin Upton right now
The Mets have been said to be aiming high in their pursuit for an outfield upgrade ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Among those the club has expressed interest in is 27-year-old Padres OF Justin Upton to fill their need, according to multiple reports. That interest, according to…
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Report: ‘No chance’ the Mets will get Ben Zobrist
The Mets have reportedly shown interest in acquiring Ben Zobrist from the floundering A’s, and that interest has been to the point the club is willing to, “overpay” to acquire the super-utility and soon-to-be free agent, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. He checks all the boxes for them. He could start at two positions…
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Mets still interested in Gerardo Parra, showing interest in Will Venable
The Mets are continuing to search for ways to upgrade their production in the outfield, especially as uncertainty mounts over Michael Cuddyer and the bone bruise in his knee. The Mets have reportedly shown some level of interest in Justin Upton, Carlos Gomez, Gerardo Parra and Ben Zobrist to fill this need, although the Mets prefer to acquire a…
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Mets reluctant to absorb the remainder of Ben Zobrist’s contract
The Mets have expressed interest in acquiring super-utility player Ben Zobrist from the A’s, so much so that Joel Sherman of the New York Post has said Sandy Alderson is willing to, “overpay” in trade to acquire the soon-to-be free agent. The Mets were previously discussing a deal for Zobrist which would’ve involved Rafael Montero, but…
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Tigers are making Yoenis Cespedes available, who once again fits the Mets needs
Another name may be thrown in the ring of outfielders that could help the Mets by the July 31st trade deadline as the Tigers, currently 46-46 and 9.5 games out of first place in the AL Central, are reportedly ready to become sellers. While Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski has said that the team has yet…
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