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Mets Offseason Update: Checking in the rest of the NL East
The New York Mets have officially joined the San Diego Padres as the most fascinating and improved teams of the offseason. The Steve Cohen-era Mets got off to a hot start with the retention of former All-Star Marcus Stroman. They also added key pieces in catcher James McCann and reliever Trevor May. New York Mets […] Mets Offseason Update: Checking in the rest of the NL East - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community
New York Post Jan 13, 2021
Solution to Mets’ outfield puzzle being held hostage by DH fight: Sherman
The Mets have steadily addressed their checklist this offseason even while paralysis has overtaken most other clubs. They wanted to fortify the rotation, bullpen and catching while improving depth and defense. They have chipped away with Marcus Stroman accepting the qualifying offer and by obtaining Carlos Carrasco, Trevor May and James McCann. And they wanted...
Amazin Avenue Jan 8, 2021
An updated look at the Mets’ rotation
Photo by Jason Miller/ The acquisition of Carlos Carrasco is a huge boost to a rotation that may still yet need another arm. It was very clear heading into the offseason that starting pitching was one of the Mets’ biggest needs for 2021. The loss of Zack Wheeler to free agency, Noah Syndergaard’s Tommy John surgery, and Marcus Stroman opting out of the 2020 season left giant voids in the Mets rotation, which Rick Porcello and Michael Wacha could not adequately fill. As a result, starting pitching was a major source of liability for the Mets last season; the rotation...
New York Post Jan 7, 2021
Carlos Carrasco hardly a throw-in to Mets’ Francisco Lindor deal
Carlos Carrasco would be a headliner in most trades, but coupled with Francisco Lindor, he was simply the other guy Cleveland dealt to the Mets on Thursday. The veteran right-hander solves a rotation need for the Mets, joining Jacob deGrom and Marcus Stroman to give the team a solid 1-2-3 punch. David Peterson, Seth Lugo...
Jays Journal Jan 7, 2021
Marcus Stroman calls out Blue Jays for shying away on Lindor/Carrasco
It looks like the Blue Jays won’t be trading for Francisco Lindor after all, and former Jay Marcuus Stroman had a few words to say about it. On Thursday, the Mets acquired SS Francisco Lindor and SP Carlos Carrasco for two shortstops in Amed Rosario and Andres Gimenez to go along with a couple more […] Marcus Stroman calls out Blue Jays for shying away on Lindor/Carrasco - Jays Journal - Jays Journal - Toronto Blue Jays News, Rumors and Fan Community
Rising Apple Jan 7, 2021
Francisco Lindor trade: Mets clear winners in blockbuster deal with Indians
The New York Mets made a blockbuster trade to acquire Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco We have a New York Mets blockbuster deal! The Steve Cohen era got off to a hot start when the team resigned former All-Star Marcus Stroman and added several complementary pieces. However, the hammer officially dropped when news broke that […] Francisco Lindor trade: Mets clear winners in blockbuster deal with Indians - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community
New York Post Jan 7, 2021
Marcus Stroman reacts to Francisco Lindor trade on Twitter: ‘You’re a legend’
One Met couldn’t wait to celebrate the Mets trading for Francisco Lindor. Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman made it known how he felt about the blockbuster, tweeting at new owner Steve Cohen not long after the trade was announced. “You’re a legend @StevenCohen2!” Stroman tweeted at the Mets’ new owner. Stroman has spent time this offseason...
Amazin Avenue Jan 2, 2021
Mets Morning News for January 2, 2021
Photo by Jim McIsaac/ Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links. Meet the Mets Marcus Stroman is aiming to add a couple new weapons to his pitching arsenal in 2021. The Mets could potentially be one of the leading contenders for DJ LeMahieu. Around the National League East The Good Phight argued against the notion that the Phillies need to tear everything down and rebuild. The Nationals have a few reasons to believe that 2021 will be better than 2020. The Marlins are on the verge of making an addition to their pitching staff, as they...
Rising Apple Jan 2, 2021
Mets: Will signing Trevor Bauer get in the way of other extensions?
Trevor Bauer could get the biggest contract of the offseason. If it’s the New York Mets that sign him, will it get in the way of extensions for players like Marcus Stroman and Noah Syndergaard? Trevor Bauer is going to make a lot of money this offseason. The New York Mets are one of those […] Mets: Will signing Trevor Bauer get in the way of other extensions? - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community
