Good morning Mets Fans and happy Monday! The 2018 Winter Meetings officially began yesterday in Las Vegas, but the action should begin to pick up today. Be sure to stick with MMO for the latest Mets rumors and reports!
Latest Mets News
The Mets solidified their 2019 coaching staff by naming Chili Davis their new hitting coach, Chuck Hernandez the new bullpen coach, and promoting Luis Rojas to the role of quality control coach.
The Mets also made another front office addition yesterday, poaching Zach Weber from the Brewers as they add to their Public Relations department.
According to Jon Heyman of FanCred sports, the Mets do not want to move Amed Rosario in any deal for J.T. Realmuto, and will not package Conforto and Nimmo.
The Mets are among 6-to-8 teams that have shown interest in reliever David Robertson, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.
Latest MLB News
The Las Vegas 51s re-branded as the Las Vegas Aviators as they prepare to open up their new ballpark.
Bob Nightengale of MLB.com has reported that multiple teams have inquired about the Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber, but they have told every team no.
According to the Associated Press, ESPN plans to announce it will move up the starting time of Sunday night games, with first pitch planned for shortly after 7 p.m.
According to Jon Morosi, the Padres and Yankees have stayed in contact on a possible Sonny Gray trade.
Latest NL East News
Former Marlins manager Mike Redmond interviewed for the Orioles managerial vacancy, according to Ken Rosenthal.
Rosenthal also reported other names that have interviewed for the job, and former Mets third base coach Chip Hale is among them.
Latest on MMO
Dilip Sridhar looks at the fit Joakim Soria has with the Mets.
Mojo Hill looks at the case for trading Amed Rosario for J.T. Realmuto.
Marc Epstine looks at the Mets new method of adding by subtracting on the latest installation of Fan Shot.
Today in Mets History
Birthdays: Mel Rojas turns 52, Dan Wheeler turns 41, Victor Diaz turns 37, Ted Martinez turns 71, Doug Henry turns 55.
1984: The Mets traded for Gary Carter from the Expos. 2000: Mike Hampton left the Mets to sign with the Rockies, resulting in the Mets being given a compensatory pick, which they used on David Wright. In 2013, the Mets signed Curtis Granderson to a 4 year $60 Million deal. In 2015, the Mets sign Asdrubal Cabrera to a three year deal.
