Shin-Soo Choo resisted offers to re-sign with the Indians and insists that he isn't thinking about his pending free agency as he enjoys his time with the Reds.
"A lot of people ask me: 'Do you want to stay in Cincinnati? What do you want?'" Choo said.
"That's too far away. We're not at the end of the season; we're not at the end of the first half yet. I know why I'm here. Cincinnati gave up two good players, and they want to win a World Series. That's what I want, too. I've never played in the playoffs. I have a good opportunity to play with a good team."
Via Tyler Kepner/New York Times
Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, Free Agent Rumor
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The New York Mets have signed David Aardsma to a minor league contract.
Aardsma will report to Triple-A Las Vegas.
He was with the Marlins on a minor league deal but exercised his opt-out clause in mid-May.
Via Zack Links/MLB Trade Rumors
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According to a team insider, it's important for the New York Mets to avoid an extra year of arbitration eligibility for pitching prospect Zack Wheeler.
In March, an executive with another club estimated a team would need to wait until June 15 to call up a prospect in order to delay arbitration eligibility by a year.
The Mets, internally, right now estimate the imprecise date a little sooner -- from the final days of May to as late as June 10.
Via Adam Rubin/ESPN
New York Mets, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor
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Rick Ankiel has agreed to sign with the New York Mets, according to a source.
It is being reported that Ankiel could join the club as early as Monday night.
Ankiel was designated for assignment by the Houston Astros last week.
Via Adam Rubin/ESPN (via Twitter)
New York Mets, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor
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St. Louis Cardinals rookie Shelby Miller retired the final 27 batters on Friday night against the Colorado Rockies after allowing a single to begin the game.
He's just the fifth pitcher since 1961 to accomplish the feat.
New York Mets right-hander Matt Harvey has received most of the attention as the game's best rookie hurler, but Miller has comparable numbers.
Miller: 5-2, 1.58 ERA, 45.2 IP, 29 H, 3 HR, 11 BB, 51 SO, .179 AVG
Harvey: 4-0, 1.44 ERA, 56.1 IP, 27 H, 3 HR, 14 BB, 62 SO, .142 AVG
Via David Schoenfield/ESPN
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Mets May 2013 Archive
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David Schoenfield/ESPN | May 10, 2013
Matt Harvey has posted a 1.28 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 4-0 mark through seven starts.
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Associated Press | May 8, 2013
Matt Harvey struck out a career-high 12 and was pulled when the game went to extra innings.
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Adam Rubin/ESPN | May 6, 2013
Zack Wheeler has turned in back-to-back strong outings for Triple-A Las Vegas.
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Mike Puma/New York Post | May 4, 2013
Asked if he intends to keep Terry Collins as manager for the entire season, Sandy Alderson responded: "Absolutely."
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John Harper/New York Daily News | May 1, 2013
Struggling to adjust to pitching in the dry, thin air and high altitude, Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler hasn't performed well with Triple-A Las Vegas.