Morning Briefing: Is a Reunion In the Cards?

Good morning Mets fans! On Tuesday, some names that have already been connected to the Mets this offseason were thrown around again, including a few familiar faces.

Latest Mets News

Steven Marcus of Newsday reports the Mets are still interested in bringing back Jay Bruce and Addison Reed. A back end of the bullpen including Reed, Jeurys Familia and AJ Ramos? Sign me up.

Marcus also reported the Mets are still talking to the Pirates about Andrew McCutchen and Josh Harrison.

However, last night in an interview on WFAN, Jon Heyman said acquiring McCutchen is considered a long shot.

Heyman also said that he does not expect the Mets to sign third baseman Mike Moustakas.

The Las Vegas 51s announced their official 2018 field staff, led by manager Tony DeFrancesco. DeFrancesco, a former coach in the Astros minor league system, is the 24th manager in Las Vegas franchise history.

Latest MLB News

In a very touching and emotional piece, Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports tributes Seattle Mariners manager Rich Donnelly, his deceased son Michael, and the entire Donnelly family.

According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Matt Garza is set to undergo surgery for a torn right shoulder labrum.

Gary Phillips of FanRagSports.com, discusses how the Yankees are facing a fairly similar situation in trading Jacoby Ellsbury as the Marlins were with Giancarlo Stanton.

According to Jon Heyman, Nelson Cruz has hired Bryce Dixon of Primo Sports Group to represent him.

The Los Angeles Angeles have signed former Mets catcher Rene Rivera to a one year deal.

Latest NL East News

Jason Wilson of theScore has reported that the Phillies have asked Maikel Franco to stop playing in the Dominican Winter League, and turn his focus towards Spring Training. Franco was suspended two days ago by his Winter League team for partying on a game day.

Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald discusses a potential investor’s thoughts on why Derek Jeter’s plan is flawed and will fail.

Mark Bowman of MLB.com breaks down the Braves young starting rotation, and how they will need to step up in 2018.

On MLB Network this morning, Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton said his knee is responding extremely well and he is feeling good while working his way back from a torn ACL in his left knee.