Sources: The Mets have shown interest in free-agent first baseman Ty France as they look to bolster the position. France joins Alec Bohm as one of the 1B’s drawing the teams attention.
"If there was one glaring takeaway from this week, it's that nearly everybody in the game expects Skubal to sign with the Mets.
'I don't know who else is really even in the conversation,' an NL executive said."
One thing was clear from the GM meetings after speaking with several MLB people , that the Mets are casting a wide net in their search for pitching, in addition to meeting with Skubal. And the sense was they will try and sign or trade for MULTIPLE SP, not just one. Also, adding a RHH bat is a need but a lesser priority.
"We'll just wait until the process comes out to figure out if he ends up with the Dodgers or the Dodgers."
@JimBowdenGM says there are a couple of unnamed teams in the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes, but does it really matter?
Mets have checked in with Brooks Raley, according to a person familiar with the situation. Other teams interested, but makes sense to explore for New York given they need to rebuild and his success there.
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"We have four out of the six teams involved. We do believe there are two other teams that are not known."
@JonHeyman gives an update on the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes
From the GM Meetings, the latest on the Dodgers' pursuit of Tarik Skubal –– and why they seem to be in wait-and-see mode for now
"You kind of have to let things play out to understand what it looks like."
Story @capostsports:
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It may not be David Stearns M.O. to go to the top of the market for pitching, but the Mets have to get Tarik Skubal.
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