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Richard Heaton

Joined: Sep 13, 2016

Richard Heaton spent his whole life as a fan of baseball and the Mets and has been writing about sports for more than a decade. He also has degrees in both Sports Management and Journalism, and is working towards his Journalism Masters.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 16: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on April 16, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

New York Mets: Pete Alonso has power to steal strikeouts from Jacob deGrom

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 17: Tyler Glasnow #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches in the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 17, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays: Is Tyler Glasnow an early Cy Young candidate?

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WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 07: Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets in the dugout after the first inning of a spring training game against the Washington Nationals at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 7, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

New York Mets: Could Jacob deGrom win MVP this year?

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 15: Cody Bellinger #35 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs to third base in the second inning of Game 3 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers: Cody Bellinger is unstoppable again

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CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 02: Josh Hader #71 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches in the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 2, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Brewers: Josh Hader could be even better this season

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 8: Luke Voit #45 of the New York Yankees takes the field prior to Game 3 of the ALDS against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on Monday, October 8, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Yankees: Start collecting Luke Voit cards while you can

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PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 23: Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Mets in action against the Atlanta Braves during the Grapefruit League spring training game at First Data Field on February 23, 2019 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Mets: Robinson Cano breaks five-year drought on Opening Day

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July 07 2014: Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) greets Baltimore Orioles third base Manny Machado (13) before a MLB game at Nationals Park, in Washington D.C. (Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon SMI/Corbis via Getty Images)

Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, and the 10 biggest contracts ever

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - SEPTEMBER 25: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals looks on during a game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Bryce Harper signs 13-year deal with Philadelphia Phillies

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DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 29: Colorado Rockies first baseman Mark Reynolds #12 hits a two-run home run scoring Trevor Story against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Coors Field September 29, 2017. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: What Nolan Arenado extension means for Trevor Story

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Mikolas, 30, is enjoying a breakout season with the Cards: 13-3 with a 2.94 ERA. Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images.

St. Louis Cardinals Miles Mikolas gets four year extension

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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals plays right field during the game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on September 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Bryce Harper Should Sign a One-Year Deal

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Denver, CO - OCTOBER 07: Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black visits the mound during the Milwaukee Brewers vs Colorado Rockies National League Division series game 3 at Coors Field on October 7, 2018 in Denver, CO. (Photo by Kyle Emery/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: Why Caesars 82 win prediction is wrong

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27 May 2001: Billy Wagner of the Houston Astros in action during a game versus the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Astros: Billy Wagner is the poor man’s Mariano Rivera

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 22: Robinson Cano #22 of the Seattle Mariners watches his three-run home run shot against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 22, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

New York Mets could use Robinson Cano money to pay Corey Kluber

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HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 05: Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) delivers the pitch in the first inning of game 1 of the ALDS between the Houston Astros and the Cleveland Indians on October 05, 2018, at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX. (Photo by Juan DeLeon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Mets must trade for Indians ace Corey Kluber

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