Category: Rumors
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Mets not ruling out the acquisition of an outfielder this summer
On Wednesday, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reported the Mets are unlikely to acquire an outfielder in trade this summer, instead focusing their efforts on strengthening their infield. However, a source told Marc Carig of Newsday that isn’t necessarily the case, as acquiring an outfielder, “still remains very much in play.” According to Carig,…
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Mets not expected to pursue an outfielder in trade this month
The offensive production in the Mets outfield has been, well, downright offensive in 2015. But despite an outfield that ranks 28th with a .666 OPS, the Mets will be hoping for improved production from Curtis Granderson, Michael Cuddyer, and Juan Lagares down the stretch of the season, as Adam Rubin of ESPN New York is reporting…
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Rockies claim they’re not interested in trading Troy Tulowitzki this summer
With the Mets shifting Wilmer Flores to second base and Daniel Murphy to third base, the club is once again left with a gaping hole at the most important position on the infield: shortstop. Sure, Ruben Tejada has solidified the position defensively, but if history is any indication, he will eventually become overexposed playing everyday, if it hasn’t happened already…
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Up to five teams – including the Mets – are interested in acquiring Ben Zobrist
Ben Zobrist continues to be a name that pops up among rumors involving the Mets, and for good reason. He checks all the boxes for them. He could start at two positions on the infield right now for the Mets, arguably three. He could also arguably start in two outfield positions. He is a solid hitter…
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Is Josh Reddick a fit for the Mets?
As we’ve reached the All-Star break, the Mets sit at 47-42–two games back of the Nationals for first place in the NL East and one game back of the Cubs for the second Wild Card spot. It’s rather incredible to think about where the Mets are right now in the standings considering what’s gone on…