Category: Rumors
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Mets remain uninterested in dealing from their top shelf starting pitching
Last Friday, Sandy Alderson insisted he’d be willing to overpay to acquire offense on the trade market, under the right circumstances. “Personally? Am I prepared to overpay? I’m prepared to overpay,” He explained last Friday. “But there has to be something to overpay for.” Certainly the latter is true. And certainly, the term, “overpay” can…
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No serious discussions with the Dodgers or Cubs have taken place for Jon Niese
Several teams, including the Cubs and Dodgers, are searching for starting pitching to gear up for the pennant race this summer. As such, the Cubs have discussed the possibility of acquiring Mets LHP Jon Niese, FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reported this past weekend. However, Rosenthal opines if the Mets want to move Niese and acquire anything of significance…
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Report: Mets unimpressed with Aramis Ramirez
The Mets have been reportedly shown interest in acquiring Brewers 3B Aramis Ramirez in recent weeks. The Mets had previously been weighing an opportunity to acquire the veteran third baseman, Marc Carig of Newsday wrote in early June. However, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York said at the time it was unlikely the Mets would…
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Cafardo: Mets still match up best with the Rockies for a Troy Tulowitzki deal
The Mets have all but announced their new and permanent middle infield configuration will be Ruben Tejada at shortstop and Wilmer Flores at second base. In fact, Terry Collins featured this infield configuration during the second game of Sunday’s doubleheader. But if history suggests anything, Tejada will eventually become overexposed playing everyday, especially at a premium position…
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Report: Dodgers, Cubs have discussed the possibility of acquiring Jon Niese
With the Mets still needing at least one infielder and the Cubs continuing to search for starting pitching, the two teams continue matchup well for a potential deal at some point. As such, the Cubs have discussed the possibility of acquiring Mets LHP Jon Niese, reports FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal. However, Rosenthal believes the Cubs would probably…
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