Category: Rumors
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Mets could be interested in Cuban SS Alfredo Rodriguez
The Mets could be once again delving into the international free agent market pool in the near future. Jim Bowden of ESPN and MLB Network Radio expects both the Mets and the Padres to pursue 21-year-old Cuban SS Alfredo Rodriguez, who recently departed for the United States in search for an MLB deal. Rodriguez is classified…
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Source: Mets trade Kirk Nieuwenhuis to the Angels for cash considerations
Last week, the Mets designated OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis for assignment. The Mets had ten days to trade, release, waive or outright Nieuwenhuis to the minor leagues, although Nieuwenhuis had to be traded within seven days of being designated. It would appear the Mets have found a new home for Nieuwenhuis. A source has indicated Nieuwenhuis has been…
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Mets still hoping to trade Kirk Nieuwenhuis, but time is running out…
Last Tuesday, the Mets designated OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis for assignment. The Mets had ten days to trade, release outright or waive the player from the time of the assignment. However, a player can only be waived within the first seven days of the assignment. Last week, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York said the Mets were…
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Casey McGehee DFA’d by Giants, could soon be a free agent
On Sunday, the Giants announced they’ve designated 3B Casey McGehee for assignment. McGehee is owed $4.8 million, making him very likely he will clear waivers. Giants GM Bobby Evans told reporters he hopes McGehee will accept a minor league assignment should he clear waivers, although he would forfeit the remaining $3.5 million left on his…
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Mets attempting to trade Kirk Nieuwenhuis
Earlier this week, the Mets designated OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis for assignment. On Saturday, assistant GM John Ricco said in Pittsburgh the club is attempting to trade Nieuwenhuis before they place him on waivers, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York. Presumably, that means the Mets will end up letting go of Nieuwenhuis if they can’t…
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