The Mets are looking for an outfielder, and are currently debating whether to go after the biggest free agent still on the market: Michael Bourn. Bourn, because he had a fantastic season in 2012, will cost the Mets their first-round draft pick if he is signed. Well, maybe. Why is this draft pick so important? …
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The Mets have agreed to terms with free agent starting pitcher Shaun Marcum on a one-year deal, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. The deal is still pending a physical and the dollar amount of the deal is still unknown. Marcum, 31, went 7-4 in 21 starts with the Brewers last year and had a …
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The waiting is over. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports is reporting Scott Hairston has agreed to a two-year deal with the Cubs. Hairston, 32, played surprisingly well in a platoon role, hitting 20 home runs (third on the team) with a career-high OPS of .803. He also hit 25 doubles and batted .263, all in …
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According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, the Mets and Ike Davis have agreed to a one-year deal worth $3.125 million, avoiding arbitration. Yesterday, each side submitted their arbitration offers with Ike Davis asking for $3.7 million and the Mets countering with a $2.825 million offer. Davis is a “Super Two” player, meaning he …
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According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports (two links), Daniel Murphy and Ike Davis have each filed for arbitration and submitted their offers. The Mets submitted their counteroffers for both players as well. Murphy is looking for $3.4 million, while the Mets countered at $2.55 million. MLB Trade Rumors projected Murphy to make about $3 …
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Today was a busy day in terms of Mets rumors, at least by this offseason’s standards. Here are the latest news, notes and rumors: Daniel Murphy, Ike Davis, and Bobby Parnell have all filed for arbitration according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York. MLB Trade Rumors projects Murphy to make $3 million, Ike Davis …
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