The Offseason Thread

[Nasty_Magician]

Yeah..that's unfortunate....but maybe Sandy has something else up his sleeve in the coming days?

I'm wondering, if we were to sign someone like Bauer (or even another starter) Matz probably goes to the bullpen and I could see him potentially have Seth Lugo results back there.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

MLBPA nixes expanded playoffs and DH in the NL....

Union rejects MLB bid for DH in NL, more playoffs

The Major League Baseball Players Association has turned down the latest MLB proposal for the universal designated hitter and an expanded playoff format, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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[Nasty_Magician]

MLBPA nixes expanded playoffs and DH in the NL....

Union rejects MLB bid for DH in NL, more playoffs

The Major League Baseball Players Association has turned down the latest MLB proposal for the universal designated hitter and an expanded playoff format, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Let's hope they're able to rework this before the season. Dom Smith in left and Nimmo in center is just not cutting it defensively.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Let's hope they're able to rework this before the season. Dom Smith in left and Nimmo in center is just not cutting it defensively.

I’m still holding out hope we sign Jackie Bradley Jr. to fill that void so all the other parts will fall into place.

Mets will be better off signing Jackie Bradley Jr. over George Springer

George Springer is now a Toronto Blue Jay, dealing a gut punch to what was supposed to be the perfect New York Mets offseason. When Steve Cohen and his inf...

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Mets in talks with Jackie Bradley Jr. after losing out on George Springer

Jackie Bradley Jr. isn’t George Springer, but he’s available as the best remaining option on the center field free-agent market. The Mets, in search of improved defense at the position, have contin…

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[Nasty_Magician]

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

New GM.....

Mets promote assistant GM Scott to acting GM

The Mets promoted assistant general manager Zack Scott to acting GM on Wednesday, eight days after GM Jared Porter was fired.

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Former GM....

Ex-Mets GM joins Jay-Z's Roc Nation as COO

Former Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen has been hired as the new chief operating officer for Roc Nation Sports.

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*Not sure where the recently fired GM Porter ends up....but hopefully in counseling +/or rehab.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Jays stay busy, get Matz from Mets for prospects

The Blue Jays acquired left-hander Steven Matz from the Mets in exchange for three pitching prospects.

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[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Coming down to the final hour on Bauer....

Bauer to L.A.: 'I can't wait, Dodger fans'

Trevor Bauer has always been one of MLB's most analytical and outspoken players, but strictly in terms of performance, he hardly could have put up a stronger platform season (11 starts, NL-best 1.73 ERA, 100-to-17 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 73 innings) before his first foray into free agency...

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MLB roundtable: Trevor Bauer is the best free agent left on the market; where will he land?

The Mets, Angels and others have been linked to the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner

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[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Book 'em, Noah....

LOL

Noah Syndergaard is starting a book club

Stuck in a book rut? Tired of reading hard sci-fi and have no one to talk about it with? Wish someone would just tell you what to read instead of leaving you slack-jawed in front of the display case at your favorite local indie bookstore? Well, you're in luck because

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LOOK: Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard starts book club with unusual tweet

Thor announced the decision on the social media platform

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[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Yikes......another reason why we can't have nice things.....ughh.

Mets owner off Twitter after stock-fueled threats

Mets owner Steve Cohen is taking a break from Twitter after saying his family received threats this week amid an ongoing stock-trading standoff involving GameStop and a few other struggling companies.

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Hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen leaves Twitter after family receives threats amid GameStop backlash

Steve Cohen said he deactivated his Twitter account after his family received threats this week.

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The Mets Owner Left Twitter After Provoking Reddit Stock Traders

Cohen’s company helped save a hedge fund that heavily shorted GameStop, and his Tweets have apparently prompted threats.

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Between his GM flaming out with a horrifying sexual harassment allegation and becoming one of the noted bad guys attracting attention from ordinary day traders, it’s quite stunning how quickly the honeymoon has ended for Cohen’s Mets ownership.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Can't say I know anything about him.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Can't say I know anything about him.

I guess he's worth a shot. We'll see.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Yikes...Mickey....WTF.

Callaway suspended after report of lewdness

A day after allegations of inappropriate and lewd behavior toward five women in the sports media industry became public, the Angels suspended pitching coach Mickey Callaway on Tuesday, pending an investigation with Major League Baseball. The allegations spanned at least five years and three...

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[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

You better stay in your lane and keep your crap in the PF, @Bogloderp

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Maybe not a bad idea if we can't land Bauer.....

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[Nasty_Magician]

I liked Odorizzi as a pitching option if we signed Springer. If we whiff on Bauer I'll take him but I think you have to lock up Bauer at this point.

Rumor is Mets are at 3 years (which I think is perfect) and Bauer is at 4. Not sure where the Dodgers are at but Bauer may not have a choice.

But, if we're serious about being contenders we'll need to get through the Dodgers at some point. We probably need Bauer to matchup with LAs rotation and God forbid they sign Bauer we're going to have a real tough time matching up.

Also can we please hurry up and approve the DH? I have to wonder if that factored into Springer or why we're so hesitant to sign Jackie Bradley Jr.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Bauer on cusp of decision: Mets vs. Dodgers

The Trevor Bauer sweepstakes could be drawing to a conclusion. The Mets continued to engage in talks with Bauer’s camp on Thursday, according to sources, while the Dodgers remain in the mix to sign the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner. As Bauer news began spreading via social media

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