The Offseason Thread

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Kyle Schwarber.
Thoughts?

Cubs make Schwarber a free agent, tender Bryant

The Cubs non-tendered 2016 World Series hero Kyle Schwarber on Wednesday, making him a free agent after six seasons in Chicago, while tendering contracts to third baseman Kris Bryant, shortstop Javier Baez and catcher Willson Contreras.

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[Nasty_Magician]

Kyle Schwarber.
Thoughts?

Cubs make Schwarber a free agent, tender Bryant

The Cubs non-tendered 2016 World Series hero Kyle Schwarber on Wednesday, making him a free agent after six seasons in Chicago, while tendering contracts to third baseman Kris Bryant, shortstop Javier Baez and catcher Willson Contreras.

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Going to pass as our roster currently stands. We have enough corner outfielders and DH is going to Smith/Alonso. If Smith, Nimmo or someone else are shipped out in a trade I think he's worth a flyer. But I think he's predominantly a DH moving forward.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Going to pass as our roster currently stands. We have enough corner outfielders and DH is going to Smith/Alonso. If Smith, Nimmo or someone else are shipped out in a trade I think he's worth a flyer. But I think he's predominantly a DH moving forward.

Yep. Plus the fact he’s not a right handed hitter, ( we have plenty of LHH already)... and he’s kind of a liability in the OF.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

This n That....

Meulens out as Mets' bench coach for '21

NEW YORK -- Luis Rojas is about to have at least one new member of his coaching staff. Bench coach Hensley Meulens will not return to that position in 2021, a source confirmed, putting the Mets in line to employ their fifth bench coach in the last five seasons. Meulens,

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Inbox: Improving Mets' bullpen, possible DH

So the Mets made their first significant splash of the offseason, signing reliever Trevor May to a two-year deal. It’s the start of what most expect to be a hyperactive offseason for the team under new owner Steve Cohen, and so it naturally begs the question: What’s next? What will

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Cohen, Hefner, fans help draw May to Mets

NEW YORK -- Once the offseason dawned and Trevor May became a free agent for the first time in his career, he rekindled a conversation with one of his most influential pitching coaches from Minnesota, Jeremy Hefner. May peppered his old friend with questions about New York City, knowing Hefner

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[Nasty_Magician]

 

[Nasty_Magician]

4 years is perfect. Francisco Alvarez is 21, by the end of this contract they'll likely be splitting time.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Yes We McCann....

Sources: Mets, catcher McCann finalizing deal

The Mets are finalizing a four-year contract with catcher James McCann, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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LGM!

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Got ourselves a GM. Can't say I know a ton about him but like that they went with a young guy.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

So he's been part of 4 World Series? Gotta like that.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Sandy speaks.....

Mets' Alderson: Timing was key on McCann deal

Timing played a role in the Mets' acquisition last week of James McCann, Sandy Alderson said. The team also spoke with J.T. Realmuto.

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[Nasty_Magician]

I like the idea of him getting reps at third. Defensively he's probably a better fit than Davis.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I like the idea of him getting reps at third. Defensively he's probably a better fit than Davis.

Sounds good to me too.
I have no problem with that.
“Swiss army” type players have always been known as being useful, if not valuable.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets & Thor hammer out a 1 yr deal.

Mets avoid arbitration with righty Syndergaard

The Mets and right-hander Noah Syndergaard agreed to a one-year deal worth $9.7 million to avoid arbitration.

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Merry Xmas, Mets Nation.
Happy New Year.

Be well. Stay safe.

Spring training is only 2 months away.
Can't wait.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Interesting.....

Could Mets be a match for this 2-time All-Star starter?

MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest Mets-related free agent and trade rumors right here.

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[Nasty_Magician]

Bauer apparently looking for 5-6 years (fair) and $36-40 AAV (absolutely not).

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Bauer apparently looking for 5-6 years (fair) and $36-40 AAV (absolutely not).

Seems like he's using the mets for leverage and would rather be a yankee.

Fuck that noise.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets hire Tarasco as first-base coach

NEW YORK -- The Mets took another step toward filling out their coaching staff on Wednesday, hiring New York native Tony Tarasco to become their first-base coach. Tarasco replaces Tony DeFrancesco, whom the Mets reassigned to another position in the organization. Tarasco, 50, has spent the past...

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[Nasty_Magician]

Seems like he's using the mets for leverage and would rather be a yankee.

Fuck that noise.

Word is Angels are now the only true player for him, who knows. For that price it's just too much, even with a wealthy owner.

We're apparently in on the big Japanese pitcher. I'd be good with him, a depth rotation guy and Springer.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Rosario included in deal as well. Absolutely wild. Likely takes us out of Bauer sweepstakes