Category: Tyler Clippard
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Five right-handed relievers who could fill the Mets need in the bullpen
In their bullpen, the Mets have Jeurys Familia, Addison Reed, Erik Goeddel, Hansel Robles, Sean Gilmartin, Jerry Blevins, Jenrry Mejia, Josh Edgin, Carlos Torres, and Logan Verrett under control this winter, with Familia, Torres and Edgin going to arbitration for the first time. They’ve also signed Buddy Carlyle and Jim Henderson to minor league deals, giving them some extra depth from the right…
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Mets, Tyler Clippard don’t see eye-to-eye in contract length
It seemed so far fetched 2-3 months ago the Mets would be interested in retaining Tyler Clippard after acquiring him for pitching prospect Casey Meisner last summer. But indeed, the Mets have expressed interest in bringing Clippard back to fill their need on the right side of the bullpen in 2016. And Clippard – who enjoyed…
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Mets would consider a reunion with Tyler Clippard
The Mets acquired RHP Tyler Clippard from the A’s ahead of the July 31 non-waiver deadline in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Casey Meisner. But the Mets acquired Clippard knowing it was very possible he could leave as a free agent after the season, becoming nothing more than a rental in exchange for a quality…
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The Mets have some needs in the bullpen, but will need to be creative to find upgrades
–Originally posted November 9, 2015– Aside from being tasked with upgrading the team’s speed, defense, and swing-and-miss offense, one of the trouble points for the Mets which ultimately became exposed in the postseason, and specifically in the World Series, is their bullpen. In five games in the World Series, the Mets bullpen gave up 24…
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Mets may be shifting focus to late inning bullpen help
The Mets have already been active ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, acquiring Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson from the Braves late Thursday. But while they’ve reportedly been connected to some big bats who may or may not be available, and Sandy Alderson said the Mets are looking to make, “big moves,” such moves could…
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