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Yankees acquire OF Allen in trade with Padres
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Thursday, 07 January 2021 14:59
NEW YORK -- Switch-hitting outfielder Greg Allen was acquired by the New York Yankees from the San Diego Padres on Thursday for left-hander James Reeves.The 27-year-old Allen has a .239 average with eight homers and 57 RBI in 557 at-bats and 221 games over four seasons with Cleveland (2017-20) and San Diego (2020). Allen hit .154 with one homer and…
10 ways the Francisco Lindor trade changes MLB
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Thursday, 07 January 2021 15:36
It's hard to concoct a more perfect baseball union in 2021 than Francisco Lindor and Steve Cohen's New York Mets.The team needs a long-term solution at shortstop, someone who plays high-end defense.Check.The Mets need more lineup balance.Done. Lindor's a switch-hitter who hits with power on both sides of the plate.The Mets could use a star fit for the biggest market.Lindor's…
Bianca Smith says she aspires to be MLB skipper
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Thursday, 07 January 2021 12:48
When the Boston Red Sox announced Bianca Smith, 29, as a new minor league coach, the hiring broke barriers, with Smith becoming the first Black woman to coach in professional baseball.But during her introductory press conference on Thursday, she made it known that her coaching aspirations lie at the highest levels of the sport."I don't want to limit myself and…
Mets land Francisco Lindor: Grading the trade, what's next for both teams and more
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Thursday, 07 January 2021 11:58
The New York Mets made their first bold offseason splash since owner Steve Cohen took control of the team in November, acquiring star shortstop Francisco Lindor and veteran starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco from the Cleveland Indians for young infielders Andres Gimenez and Amed Rosario along with two prospects.Who won the deal? How do the Mets stack up with the rest…
Mets acquire Lindor, Carrasco in blockbuster deal
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Thursday, 07 January 2021 10:12
The New York Mets have acquired star shortstop Francisco Lindor and right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco in a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Indians.In return, Cleveland received shortstops Amed Rosario and Andres Gimenez and two minor-league prospects -- right-hander Josh Wolf and outfielder Isaiah Greene.The trade marks the first major move by the Mets since owner Steve Cohen completed his purchase…
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