Author: Ben Reimer

Morning Briefing: Jean Segura Signs With Marlins

Good morning, Mets fans! Jean Segura has signed with the Miami Marlins on a two-year, $17 million deal, Héctor Gómez of Z101 Digital reports. The Phillies declined their $17 million club option on Segura for 2023, instead paying him a $1 million buyout. Now, it is time for the morning briefing. Latest Mets News Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports that according to Dr. Brandon Erickson,...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Sign Infielder Danny Mendick

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets signed infielder Danny Mendick to a one-year, $1 million contract, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. He hit .289/.343/.443 in 106 plate appearances for the White Sox last year, but was non-tendered. The Mets will have the 29-year-old for four years of control. Now, it is time for the morning briefing. Latest Mets News Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated reports that...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Show Interest, But Correa Signs With Giants

Good morning, Mets fans! Shortly after it was reported by Ken Rosenthal, Dan Hayes and Andy McCullough of the Athletic and our own Michael Mayer that the Mets were interested in signing Carlos Correa, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that SS Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants agreed on a 13-year, $350 million contract. The Giants got their franchise player, but they had to pay a hefty...

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Morning Briefing: Masataka Yoshida Signs With Red Sox

Good morning, Mets fans! Jeff Passan of ESPN reported last night that Masataka Yoshida’s deal with the Boston Red Sox will be for five years, $90 million. Additionally, the posting fee for the Orix Buffaloes will be in the $15 million range, bringing the total price to around $105 million. Yoshida, 29, is an on-base machine who led Nippon Professional Baseball in OPS the last two seasons....

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Morning Briefing: Yankees Working On Large Bid For Judge

Good morning, Mets fans! Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the New York Yankees, whose No. 1 priority this offseason is to retain Aaron Judge, have an offer on the table in the neighborhood of eight years and $300 million and could increase it, depending on how much the San Francisco Giants (the other top bidder for Judge) are willing to offer themselves. Additionally, Chris Cotillo of MassLive...

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