Meet the Mets
Part of Edwin Díaz’s decision to go with the Dodgers was the Mets’ refusal to meet some of his contract demands.
And now, after the historic collapse and the losses of Díaz and Alonso, David Stearns is taking the chance to remake the Mets.
The Mets are reportedly very interested in free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
Clay Holmes will be Santa Claus at the Mets holiday party this year, with Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat, and Jonah Tong serving as his elves.
John Harper offered his advice to the Mets:
don’t play the offseason slow.
Around the National League East
Kyle Schwarber’s offensive renaissance came with the help of a hitting guru who pushed him to greatness.
The Nationals signed left handed pitcher Foster Griffin to a one year contract worth $5.5 million.
Ron Darling is a bit bullish on a potential Braves bounceback this upcoming season.
The Braves signed infielder Aaron Schunk to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training.
Around Major League Baseball
The Rangers officially signed left handed pitcher Tyler Alexander to a one year contract.
Reliever Chris Martin also signed a one year contract with the Texas Rangers.
The Twins executed a partial team sale to clear team finances and may pave the way to a future team sale.
Japanese collegiate pitcher Genei Sato is planning to forgo the NPB draft and is instead going to transfer to an American college and enter the MLB draft.
Adrian Houser signed a two year, $22 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, with an option for a third year.
The Giants also signed right handed pitcher Jason Foley to a one year contract.
Chris Marinak, once considered a potential future MLB commissioner candidate, has departed his job with the league office.
Left handed reliever Caleb Ferguson has agreed to a contract with the Cincinnati Reds.
Yu Darvish has said his future is unsure after his third elbow surgery, with three years remaining on his extension with the Padres.
The Angels signed reliever Jordan Romano to a one year, $2 million contract.
The Angels added a second reliever yesterday, signing Drew Pomeranz to a one year contract worth $4 million.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Lukas Vlahos graded the Mets signing of Jorge Polanco.
This Date in Mets History
Bob Ojeda, the ace of the Mets’ 1986 World Series winning team, was born on this day 67 years ago.
