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The International Free Agent Market
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November 18, 2021
International Free Agent Profile: Seiya Suzuki
The Hiroshima Toyo Carp will be posting five-time All-Star outfielder Seiya Suzuki. Does he make sense for the Mets?
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December 11, 2020
International Free Agent Profile: Sung-bum Na
One of the premier sluggers in the KBO, Sung-bum Na is looking to ply his trade and hit balls very far in the United States.
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December 6, 2020
International Free Agent Profile: Haruki Nishikawa
The speedy, versatile outfielder is looking to play baseball in the United States in 2021.
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November 28, 2020
International Free Agent Profile: Tomoyuki Sugano
Arguably the best pitcher in Japan, Tomo Sugano may be coming to the United States in 2021.
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November 24, 2020
International Free Agent Profile: Kohei Arihara
The controversial 2015 Pacific League Rookie of the Year Award is looking to play baseball in the United States after six up-and-down seasons with the Fighters.
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November 20, 2017
International Free Agent Profile: Kazuhisa Makita
Kazuhisa Makita, bullpen stalwart of the Seibu Lions, will be available this offseason via the posting system.
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November 17, 2017
International Free Agent Profile: Yoshihisa Hirano
Yoshihisa Hirano, the highest-paid pitcher in Orix Buffaloes history, is looking to sign with a Major League Baseball club for the 2018 season.
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November 16, 2017
International Free Agent Profile: Hideaki Wakui
The ace of the Chiba Lotte Marines is a free agent and is looking to play in America in 2018.
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November 13, 2017
International Free Agent Profile: Shohei Otani
One of the best players to hail from Japan will be made available this winter via the posting system.
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July 7, 2016
International Free Agent Profile: Yulieski Gurriel
Considered the best player to have played on the island in this past generation, Yulieski Gurriel is a free agent and is expected to sign with a Major League Baseball team. Would the infielder be a good fit for the Mets?
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December 16, 2015
International Free Agent Profile: Hyun-Soo Kim
South Korean outfielder Hyun-Soo Kim is looking to play baseball in the United States. Known as "The Hitting Machine", Kim has reportedly signed a two-year deal with the Orioles.
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December 13, 2015
International Free Agent Profile: Kenta Maeda
After years of rumors, the Hiroshima Carp ace is being posted. Who is the right-hander that will soon be playing with an MLB club?
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November 28, 2015
International Free Agent Profile: Jae-Gyun Hwang
Posted by the Lotte Giants, does infielder Jae-Gyun Hwang fill any of the Mets' needs, and would he be a worthwhile addition?
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November 20, 2015
International Free Agent Profile: Tony Barnette
The former Arizona Diamondback farmhand made himself a career in Japan and is now looking to return to the United States. Would the reliever be a good fit for the Mets?
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November 17, 2015
International Free Agent Profile: Ah-seop Son
An outfielder with an impressive resume in South Korea, Ah-seop Son was made available to MLB clubs via the posting system. Is Son worth a bid, and what kind of role could he play with the Mets?
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November 17, 2015
International Free Agent Profile: Seung-hwan Oh
Already a record holder in South Korea and Japan, can reliever Seung-hwan Oh have an equally impactful career in the United States, and should it be with the Mets?
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November 13, 2015
International Free Agent Profile: Dae-Ho Lee
Dae-Ho Lee has his eyes set on playing in the United States in 2016. Would the veteran slugger be worth a roster spot on the Mets?
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November 5, 2015
International Free Agent Profile: Byung-Ho Park
The Nexen Heroes have posted Korea's most prolific home run hitter. Should the Mets bid on the right-handed power-hitting first baseman?
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July 15, 2015
A look at Cuban free agent CF Guillermo Heredia
Heredia possesses an excellent glove but a suspect bat. Could the Cuban center fielder be a possible target for the Mets?
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February 23, 2015
International Free Agent Profile: Vladimir Gutierrez
Vladimir Gutierrez Rodriguez, a promising right-handed pitcher, defected from Cuba during the Caribbean Series. Assuming he continues his baseball career, would he be a worthwhile addition to the Mets?
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January 4, 2015
International Free Agent Profile: Yoan López
How interested should the Mets be in Yoan López, a young Cuban pitcher with an exciting fastball?
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December 8, 2014
Cuban free agent Dian Toscano signs with Braves
The Cuban outfielder has been working out in front of various MLB teams over the past few months. How interested should the Mets be?
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December 5, 2014
International Free Agent Profile: Wily Mo Peña
After three years in Japan, the former MLB/MiLB outfielder is a free agent and could be making a return to our shores. Would it make sense for the Mets to be the ones to bring him back?
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November 14, 2014
International Free Agent Profile: Takashi Toritani
The former Hanshin Tiger shortstop is an unrestricted free agent who seems intent on playing baseball in the United States. Would he be a fit for the Mets?
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November 12, 2014
International Free Agent Profile: Chihiro Kaneko
There is a possibility that, for the second year in a row, the reigning Eiji Sawamura Award winner might be posted. Can Chihiro Kaneko thrive in the United States, and if so, should the Mets look into adding the Orix Buffaloes' ace?