Category: Rumors
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Mets have checked in on Ryan Raburn
On Tuesday, Terry Collins said he would like the Mets to procure a left-handed complement to Juan Lagares in center field, and also some right-handed depth for the roster as well. One of the right-handed bats the Mets are connected to, according to the Bergen Record’s Matt Ehalt, is free agent Ryan Raburn. Rayburn, 34, hasn’t been…
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Mets would prefer to sign Yoenis Cespedes to a short-term deal
Late in the 2015 season, the Mets and Yoenis Cespedes re-negotiated the part in the star outfielder’s contract to eliminate the clause stating his current team had five days following the World Series to retain him, otherwise he would have to be released, thus disqualifying that team from signing him until the following May 15. Certainly, that…
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Mets won’t rule out a full-time replacement for Juan Lagares
More and more, it seems the Mets will enter the 2016 season without the services of Yoenis Cespedes, as assistant GM John Ricco has said it is unlikely the club brings him back under the terms the free agent is seeking. So the Mets have continued to explore ways to utilize Juan Lagares while increasing their overall production…
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Bartolo Colon likely returning to the Mets
After reportedly trading Jon Niese to the Pirates for Neil Walker, the Mets have a sudden need for a temporary fifth starter in their rotation, at least until Zack Wheeler returns from the disabled list next June or July. That option could be an old friend to the Mets. The Mets are now pursuing a re-union with Bartolo Colon to…
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Mets finalizing a deal for Asdrubal Cabrera
The Mets may be taking another step in an attempt to shore up their middle infield depth, as they’re close to agreeing to a deal for Asdrubal Cabrera, according to SB Nation’s Chris Cotillo. Cotillo says the deal is for two years plus a third year club option, and it guarantees Cabrera $18.5 million, according to Adam…
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