The Texas Rangers might not be done plucking beloved New York Mets stars out of Queens.
It began Friday when it was announced they had signed Jacob deGrom to a five-year, $185 million contract, ending any aspirations that the ace would remain a career Met.
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And now, ESPN’s Buster Olney reports that the Rangers are not done shopping in New York: As the Rangers look to build around Jacob deGrom, they could explore a deal with the Mets for James McCann, a veteran catcher widely known to be available. McCann is owed $24 million over the next two years, and the Mets could shed at least some of that salary.
There were high hopes for McCann when he signed a four-year, $40 million deal with the Mets in 2020, but the 32-year-old fizzled and hit just .220 with a .610 OPS in his 182 games.
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The catcher has also spent a large chunk of time hurt. He sidelined for most of May and June for surgery on his wrist, and then placed on the injured list again in July with a left oblique strain.
In addition, catcher Francisco Alvarez, MLB Pipeline’s top-ranked prospect, made his big-league debut with the Mets in September.
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Bridget Hyland may be reached at bhyland@njadvancemedia.com.