Meet the Mets
Newest Met Freddy Peralta is already in camp and said he will not pitch for the Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
Nolan McLean also reported early and is looking forward to his first big league camp.
Spring training officially starts next week and Anthony DiComo wrote an handy guide for everything fans need to know when it gets under way.
The Pirates are reportedly interested in acquiring Brett Baty or Mark Vientos but no trade involving either player is imminent.
Seven Mets
prospects made Baseball Prospectus’s top 101 Prospect list.
Around the National League East
The Braves released their non-roster invitee list made up of both prospects and veterans hoping to make the team out of camp.
Jim Bowden gave the Marlins a solid grade after the moves president of baseball operations Peter Bendix made this offseason.
Despite being the reigning division champions, the Phillies will have a tough battle on their hands this season with the other teams in the divison improving over the winter.
Around Major League Baseball
The Tigers reportedly signed free agent Framber Valdez to a three-year deal worth $115 million.
Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal had his arbitration hearing and the ruling is expected shortly.
Former Tiger hero Mickey Lolich passed away at the age of 85.
The Red Sox signed infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa to a one-year, $6 million contract.
The fight over control of the Padres between the widow of late owner Peter Seidler and his brothers appears to be over but the club could still end up being sold.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Brian Salvatore previewed Christian Scott’s season.
Nolan McLean is Steve Sypa’s number one prospect in the Mets system.
This Date in Mets History
On this date in 1903 the team’s first owner, Joan Payson, was born.
