Is it possible a contending team claimed him, simply to block him from a team they are competing against. Maybe someone blocked him so the mets didn't get to claim him, and offered absolutely nothing because they had no interest. Worse case scenario, the claiming team would have "had" to take...
I'm not sure who exactly we signed with the extra pools of international money (i've heard Baez for one), but I think most people would absolutely take Viz and Baez for La Stella. Especially since we have a glut of middle infield prospects and obviously have a desire to keep the elite arms as...
Assuming we don't give up anything good prospect-wise for Cahill at 6 million, it's a great low-risk move. Hart will most likely cut either Wandy or Stults, you are only paying Cahill a net 4 million this year. Therefore I think Cahill at a net 4 million with a chance at returning to his...