Category: Rumors
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Mets have checked in on Denard Span, but reluctant to offer more than a 2 year deal
The Mets are looking for a left-handed hitting outfielder to complement Juan Lagares in center field in 2016, and have reportedly shown interest in free agent OF Denard Span. Span is a catalyst for the top of the lineup. He doesn’t draw a lot of walks, but he makes contact, has first-to-third speed, and when he’s…
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Mets re-signing Kelly Johnson is, ‘very possible’
The Mets have a need to create versatile depth on their roster, specifically on the infield as they have a third baseman with a chronic back condition, two shortstops who will be coming off broken bones in their legs, and a prospect as a second baseman, as things stand today. One player who fits the…
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Ben Zobrist deciding between Mets and Cubs
The Mets and Nationals have been viewed as finalists to land Ben Zobrist in free agency this winter, and he is said to be mulling a decision which could come in the next couple of days. The Giants and Dodgers have reportedly been in the mix to sign Zobrist as well. But he Mets seem optimistic they…
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Mets open to dealing Jon Niese, and teams may be interested
Assistant GM John Ricco has said they are not actively shopping Jon Niese this winter, but would be open to dealing him under the right circumstances. It’s a sensible approach, as Niese currently stands to be the club’s fifth starter and serve as a placeholder until Zack Wheeler is ready to be activated, which is expected to…
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Market updates: Is Ben Zobrist holding things up at the Winter Meetings?
Transactional wise, it was a mostly quiet first day at the Winter Meetings at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Some at the meetings feel Ben Zobrist is holding up both the infield and outfield markets, since he plays into both thanks to his ability to play two corner outfield positions as well as all…
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