ben zobrist
Why Ben Zobrist is the perfect risk for Mets to take
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — All things considered, this would be a good Zob-risk. Sorry. The dense forest of holiday lighting at the Gaylord Opryland has rendered me cheesy. But Ben Zobrist’s...
Mets' offseason hinges on one crucial upcoming decision
One aspect of the job that has changed for Mets officials this offseason is having to convince free agents the team can win. “We’re a very attractive place for people...
Mets now just waiting for an answer from Ben Zobrist
Ben Zobrist received a grand tour of New York earlier this week, leaving the Mets waiting for an answer. The free-agent utilityman had a day-long visit with club officials Wednesday,...
Ben Zobrist or bust for Mets with unofficial deadline looming
The fate and tenor of the Mets’ offseason figures to be settled at the Winter Meetings next week —fittingly, right in Ben Zobrist’s neck of the woods. Zobrist, the Mets’...
The 5 dominoes to fall before Yankees, Mets burst into action
Thanksgiving week prompts a natural question to ask of baseball fans, particularly those here in New York: Getting impatient yet? An unusual flurry of trades around the industry has only...
Why Yankees may be stuck with Ackley and Refsnyder at second
Dustin Ackley and Rob Refsnyder might not fit the description of a championship-winning platoon at second base for the 2016 Yankees. Nevertheless, the replacement options don’t overwhelm, either for the...
Mets begin Zobrist push with Murphy on back burner
The Mets' interest in Ben Zobrist continues to grow more interesting by the day, and they are not closing the door completely on Daniel Murphy yet. On Tuesday the Mets...
Mets reach out to Ben Zobrist -- but Yankees likely scared off
Ben Zobrist will have his share of suitors this offseason — including the Mets — but early indications are the Yankees will not be among them. According to industry sources,...
Mets could move on from Ruben Tejada amid Ben Zobrist pursuit
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- The Mets arrived at the General Managers' meetings in no rush to make deals and departed Thursday in much the same manner. After 3 1/2 days...
3 free agents who'd prove Mets are willing to spend wisely
BOCA RATON, Fla. – In what he described as a “fun fact” to highlight the sport's improved competitive balance, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred noted the World Series pitted a small-market...
Cespedes to Giants? Price to Cubs? Free agent predictions explained
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- I revealed my Top 30 free agents this weekend, with predictions of where each player will sign. It’s an annual feature I enjoy doing, and the feedback...
Ben Zobrist's baby name bodes poorly for Yankees, Mets
A salute to a magical season or a signal of where he'll wind up? That's the question following free agent Ben Zobrist after he helped carry the Royals to a...
Gardner? Kimbrel? The trades to watch for with new era Yankees
Yankees fans of years past could be excused for confusing the start of free agency with the holiday season. Which surprise might wind up under the tree? Just two years...
Zobrist? Fowler? Evaluating Mets' likely letdown wish list
The Mets’ holiday shopping list includes an outfield bat and at least one middle infielder, but what team brass wants and is willing to spend might be two separate entities....
Predicting where MLB's top 30 free agents will land
It’s time for The Post’s annual Top 30 free-agent rankings and predictions. Why 30? Because there are 30 teams. The rankings are compiled via a mix of statistical analysis and...
Daniel Murphy has 7 days to decide if he wants Mets' $15.8M
If Daniel Murphy departs through free agency, at least the Mets will receive a nice parting gift. On Friday, the Mets extended a qualifying offer to the veteran second baseman,...
Big trade? Minor signings? The many paths to Mets contention
If there were a baseball overlord — work with me here — who told Mets upper management before the World Series they would not win, but in exchange they could...
Mets' hopes depend on pouncing on Royals' mystery weakness
This now becomes the crucial part of the action movie, when your protagonists must not only pick themselves off the ground and find new resolve but also find vulnerabilities in...
Speculating the paydays for 5 key World Series free agents
When the Royals obtained Johnny Cueto in late July, they were trying to seize a moment. They were the defending AL champs and had the best record in their league....
Ben Zobrist's music star wife: Stay at Series if I go into labor
https://instagram.com/p/9POx2kqSni/?taken-by=juliannazobrist Ben Zobrist's very pregnant wife has just one request for the daddy-to-be: Play ball. Julianna, who wed the Royals second baseman in 2005 after four years of dating and...