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Why Mariners-Rays deal should bust open the trade floodgates
The moons aligned. With Robinson Cano suspended without pay for half a season, Seattle suddenly had $12 million freed up. Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto trades more than any GM, and...
Why these ancient outfielders are sneaky fantasy baseball fliers
Everyone loves rookies. Everyone loves shiny new toys. And ever since that fateful, spring day in 2001, when Cardinals manager Tony La Russa opted to stick with a complete unknown named...
Breaking down Mets-Giants: Who has edge at each position?
The Giants snuck into the postseason after a dreadful second half. Meanwhile, the Mets were surging over the final six weeks to snatch an improbable playoff berth. One of the...
Cespedes to Nats? 10 teams lurking for MLB's prized sluggers
The day after Christmas, I went into one of the biggest department stores in New York City, and prices had been so slashed – marked down multiple times in many...
Mets fill center field platoon with Alejandro De Aza
To the naked eye, Alejandro De Aza meets the most minimal of requirements for the Mets in their attempt to bolster center field: He hits right-handed pitching. Never mind that...
Mets checking in on familiar OF as Lagares replacement
The Mets like what they have seen of Denard Span throughout the years, but they want to see more before asking him to help defend the National League championship. The...
Mets will use Cuddyer dollars to double down on 2015 formula
The Cubs continued to bulk up. Michael Cuddyer retired. Add it up and the Mets were provided reason and resources to respond with a big strike. Yet, that is not...
What's next for Mets after infield makeover?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Mets aren't finished yet. Before departing the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center on Thursday at the conclusion of the Winter Meetings, assistant general manager John...
Jon Niese's passive-aggressive parting shot at Mets
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jon Niese, who was never shy about displaying emotion when his defense betrayed him with the Mets, offered what could be construed as a parting shot to...
Colon, forgotten prospect among Mets' rotation options
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jon Niese’s departure to the Pirates could signal Bartolo Colon’s return. The Mets continue to have dialogue with representatives for the 42-year-old right-hander, whom team officials consider...