Category: Rumors
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Mets remain interested in Carlos Gomez, maybe Justin Upton
The Mets are apparently aiming high in their search for offense this summer, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports wrote late last week. So much so they’ve set their sights on Padres OF Justin Upton and Brewers OF Carlos Gomez to help boost their sub-competitive offense. Their interest could be to a point where the Mets and Padres…
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Mets looking at Gerardo Parra, who should be a hot commodity this week
On Monday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post said the Mets would prefer to acquire a left-handed hitting outfielder above anything else, although the team is not going to be picky as they seek to piece together their offense for a run towards October. A player who fits that profile is 28-year-old Brewers OF Gerardo…
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Alex Guerrero could exchange his opt-out for regular playing time elsewhere
The Dodgers have been long rumored to be seeking upgrades to their starting pitching behind co-aces Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke, and Dodgers President Andrew Friedman said in May he’d be willing to deal from his surplus of infielders in order to acquire such an arm. “From where we sit right now, if we can add an…
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Mets could get an ‘average piece’ for the prospects they’ve made available
Once again on Monday, the Mets offense produced no offense short of Matt Harvey’s two-run single in the fourth inning. They went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position, leaving ten men on base in the process. The Mets are seeking upgrades to their meager offense ahead of the July 31 non-waiver deadline, and have reportedly…
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Seven teams have expressed interest in acquiring Ben Zobrist
As the A’s continue to struggle to gain significant ground in the American League West, Ben Zobrist remains a hot commodity on the trade market as the July 31 non-waiver deadline approaches. Last week, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reported the Giants, Mets, Yankees and Nationals had all expressed interest in acquiring Zobrist ahead of the trade deadline,…