Where will they go?
Both the New York Mets and New York Yankees have seen some pitchers hit the free agent market this offseason.
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ESPN’s Jeff Passan evaluated the market for some free agent pitchers. He reports that right-hander Chris Bassitt has behind the seens action, as well as the Mets hoping to return him. He calls Taijuan Walker and Jameson Taillon’s “robust” without the qualifying offer. Former Yankees left-hander Andrew Heaney is “high-risk, high-reward” who will likely get a shorter term contract. He signals out Noah Syndergaard as the “other” in this group, calling his market “nascent.”
Jacob deGrom, of course, is a highly sought after free agent starter right now. SNY’s Andy Martino reports that “According to league sources, the Tampa Bay Rays -- true to their policy of practicing due diligence on every big free agent, even if they don’t end up as a match -- have spoken with deGrom’s camp.”
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Martino reports the Rays are the fourth known team to contact deGrom, along with the Mets, Yankees and Texas Rangers. But he also reports that “In addition to Tampa, league sources said that several other teams had talked to deGrom. His market does appear solid.”
Passan reported Wednesday deGrom could sign “within the next week.”
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Bridget Hyland may be reached at bhyland@njadvancemedia.com.
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