Category: Rumors
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Giancarlo Stanton is out until August – are the Marlins now sellers?
Last night, Giancarlo Stanton was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of the Marlins 7-1 loss to the Dodgers on Friday night in Miami. This morning, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reported Stanton broke the hamate bone in his hand, will have surgery and be out until August. So, if the Marlins had any hope…
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Todd Frazier loves playing in New York, but happy with the Reds
Young, right-handed power hitters are commodities often coveted by clubs but rarely found in either the free agent or trade market. And when they are found, they usually come with a hefty price tag, either in the cost in dollars, talent in trade, or both. Reds third baseman Todd Frazier fills all of the check boxes. He’s still pretty young,…
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Sandy Alderson is exploring trades, willing to overpay for the right player
There’s no question if the Mets intend to remain in contention this season, an acquisition via the external markets will need to be made, and sooner rather than later. Sandy Alderson said on Friday the club continues to explore the trade market in attempt to add to the roster. However, he noted the market is…
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A’s won’t rush into to deal for Ben Zobrist
For the last two months, the Mets have only seen their need for versatility, speed and offense increase, never more apparent than during their recent seven-game losing streak which was snapped on Thursday with a 2-0 win over the Brewers. Sandy Alderson has said on several occasions the ideal player the club would look to…
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Report: Mets, A’s have discussed Ben Zobrist
The Mets offense continues to suffer on a daily basis, but as the Mets continue to shuffle people up and down from the minor leagues and in and out of the lineup, Terry Collins has yet to find any sort of spark as the team’s losses continue to mount. Sandy Alderson has said on several…