Category: Rumors
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Cubs, Mariners and Brewers have been scouting Binghamton Mets
To this point in the season, the Mets have remained idle on the trade front despite obvious needs on the front line and continuing to fade towards irrelevancy in the standings. But recently, scouts from both the Mariners and Brewers have been watching the Binghamton Mets, reports the New York Post. In addition, scouts from…
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The Braves/Diamondbacks deal on Saturday night could be problematic for the Mets
Late Saturday night, the Braves announced they acquired RHP Bronson Arroyo and RHP Touki Toussant for INF Phil Gosselin. Toussant was the 16th overall pick in the 2014 first-year player draft. Arroyo is recovering from 2014 Tommy John Surgery, and could return in the second half. Toussant, 19, is clearly a building block towards Atlanta’s plan for 2017,…
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Industry perception: Mets unwilling to add to payroll in a deal
Despite their week-long uptick in offensive production, the industry-wide perception is the Mets need to augment their roster and boost their offense for a run to the postseason this summer. Sandy Alderson has said the club is looking externally to improve the offense, and recently said the club may be willing to acquire a static…
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Mets want to get an infielder, not very interested in Ben Zobrist
Over the last several weeks, Sandy Alderson has said on several occasions the club is interested in acquiring an infielder in an effort to boost their inconsistent and often sagging offense. Alderson has said the preference is to acquire someone who is versatile and able to shift from third base once David Wright is ready…
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Mets would consider acquiring a player who only plays third base
The Mets had been reportedly seeking a versatile player in trade who can play third base now, but could shift off that position and start elsewhere should David Wright return from the disabled list. However, as time goes on with no clear path to success for Wright’s back injury, it’s becoming more and more apparent the injury…
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