Mets Junkies

  • Mets claim Bullpen Depth

    With the Mets losing a few relievers over the last month or so, it was obviously no secret that the Mets needed some help in the pen. So the Mets claimed Edwin Uceta from the Pittsburgh Pirates. While there’s nothing wildly impressive about him, he does at least average a strikeout per inning. The Dominican…

    Gem Tablak

  • Mets Injury Update: Starling Marte

    New York Mets right fielder Starling Marte is scheduled for a session of live on-field batting practice, says Andy Martino of SNY. This is obviously a great sign, and we suspect more news to come, shortly. As far as the front office and coaches are concerned, they are aware of Marte’s spring schedule, as well…

    Gem Tablak

  • Mets Acquire José Quintana

    Left handed starter José Quintana has reached an agreement with the New York Mets and will join the middle of the team’s rotation. The deal will be for the span of two season and will cost Steven Cohen and the Mets a total of $26M. Not too shabby, considering that Quintana is coming off of…

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  • Adonis Medina is heading to Korea

    Former New York Mets reliever Adonis Medina will sign a contract to join the Kia Tigers or the KBO (Korean Baseball Organization). Medina, who was acquired for cash from the Pittsburgh Pirates, had an abysmal 2022 season as the reliever pitched to a 6.08 ERA throughout the span of 23.2 innings in 14 games. A…

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  • Mets sign Starling Marte

    The New York Mets have made another big addition today as they’ve agreed to terms with outfielder Starling Marte on a four-year pact worth $78M. The news comes from MLB Insider, Jon Heyman. In 2021, Marte hit .310 while getting on base at a .383 clip and slugging a respectable .458 with the Miami Marlins…

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  • Free Agent Target: Starling Marte

    Many fans have had their eyes on Marte since the Pittsburgh Pirates had the star centerfielder on the trading block. Eventually, the Pirates would end up sending the right-handed slugger to Arizona. Now a couple of seasons later, Marte is a Free Agent and could find himself in Flushing, Queens before the start of the…

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