trade deadline
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The Mets trade deadline is complete, and it’s headlined by the acquisition of infield prospect Jefferson Rojas from the Cubs. To get the highly touted Rojas, the Mets gave up pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor. Both Holmes and Taylor were good Mets, but it didn’t make sense to finish out the season on…
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The Mets have avoided being swept at the hands of the Dodgers. The two losses were caused by defensive lapses, including errors and passed balls. Juan Soto getting injured also didn’t help, as he will miss up to two months. Their lone win was powered by the long ball, two three-run home runs. The biggest…
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The trade deadline has passed and the Mets added pitching depth and a solid hitter, in Jesse Winker. The depth was mostly in the bullpen. Most pitchers are decent and have been consistent. The retooling of the bullpen makes sense because the bullpen all season has been in flux. Pitchers have been overused and or…
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