Good Morning, Mets fans! New Mets general manager, Jared Porter met with the media on Monday.
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New Mets GM Jared Porter addressed the media for the first time on Monday.
Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Mets are among five teams who are known to be interested in signing Liam Hendriks. The other four teams include the Dodgers, Astros, Blue Jays, and White Sox.
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The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they have re-signed relief pitcher Greg Holland on a one-year, $2.75 million contract. He also has $1.5 million available in performance bonuses.
The Boston Red Sox announced on Monday that they have signed outfielder Hunter Renfroe to a one-year contract for the 2021 season.
Per Bobby Nightengale of The Enquirer, former Reds (and Mets) pitcher Matt Bowman, who had Tommy John surgery in September, signed a two-year minor league contract with the Yankees. He will make $900,000 if he’s in the big leagues in 2021 or 2022.
Per Efrain Zavarce and Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post, Luis Avilan has signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals with an invite to Major League Spring Training.
The Cleveland Indians announced on Monday that they are changing the name of their organization in 2021.
Per Dennis Lin of The Athletic, former Mets relief pitcher Jacob Rhame and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite. The right-handed pitcher leans on a mid-90’s, with a high-spin fastball.
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Matt Musico makes three observations from the Mets agreeing to terms with James McCann.
Michael Mayer discusses the Mets interest in Liam Hendriks.
MMO staff had a roundtable discussion in which they reacted to the Mets new general manager Jared Porter.
The Pleasant Good Evening Podcast was joined by Mets relief pitching prospect Josh Hejka.
Tim Ryder discusses Jared Porter’s introductory press conference.
Patrick Glynn discusses Jared Porter highlighting player development and analytics as needing upgrades.
Tim Ryder discusses Sandy Alderson’s statement that the Mets talked with JT Realmuto, but are excited about McCann.
On This Day in Mets History
1967: The Mets obtain Tommy Agee, the 1966 Rookie of the Year, and utility infielder Al Weis from the White Sox in exchange for Buddy Booker, Tommy Davis, Jack Fisher, and Billy Wynne. New York’s newest additions would both play a pivotal role in the team’s 1969 World Championship season.
2004: After offering a four-year deal worth approximately $53 million, the Mets announced the club had come to terms with Pedro Martinez (16-9, 3.90 ERA). The former Red Sox ace, who posted a 117-37 record in seven seasons with Boston, criticizes his former team for not being more aggressive in retaining his services.
Birthdays: Scott Copeland (33), Mo Vaughn (53)
Let’s go Mets!
