Morning Briefing: Red Sox Have Reached Out To Jackie Bradley’s Camp

Good Morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported that Cleveland Indians superstar Francisco Lindor is expected to be traded this offseason, and Cleveland wants the Mets to be heavily involved in trade talks. According to Deesha Thosar of The New York Daily News, Mets owner Steve Cohen announced his via Twitter that his introductory press conference will take place on...

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Olney: “Safe Bet” National League Readopts DH in 2021

According to Buster Olney of ESPN (paywall), “unless the MLB and players’ union animus erupts to the point of complete dysfunction” this offseason, it’s a “safe bet” the National League will readopt the designated hitter for the 2021 season. This spring, both MLB and the MLBPA agreed upon the universal DH through 2021. Once the two sides reached a stalemate in...

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Report: Indians Would “Love” for Mets to Inquire on Lindor

Jon Morosi of MLB Network is reporting that Indians star shortstop Francisco Lindor is expected to be traded this offseason, and Cleveland wants the Mets heavily involved. Morosi notes that a trade of the 26-year-old is “unlikely to happen quickly,” as the Mets are only a few days into the beginning of the Steve Cohen era, and the only prominent front-office members currently with...

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Steve Cohen Provides Updates on Seaver Statue, Upcoming Press Conference

Though not yet verified on Twitter (for whatever reason), Mets owner Steve Cohen continues to interact with fans across the platform. On Sunday, Cohen had some helpful updates for those same fans. First, Cohen – in response to a question on the status of Tom Seaver’s statue, expected to be displayed outside of Citi Field – tweeted that he expects said statue to be ready and...

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MMO Crossfire: To Bauer Or Not To Bauer?

Sal Manzo: To Bauer! Well Mets fans, free agency is soon upon us and for the first winter in what feels like a VERY long time, the Amazin’s will most likely be active buyers during this year’s “hot stove.” One area in particular the Mets will undoubtedly look to upgrade in a big way for 2021 is their starting rotation, which brings us to the curious case of right-hander...

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Mets Close Book on Van Wagenen Era (Finally)

When the New York Mets hired MLB super-agent Brodie Van Wagenen as their general manager over the likes of Chaim Bloom or Doug Melvin – or any other qualified candidates, for that matter –  in October 2018, it was naturally met with skepticism. Having represented Mets stalwarts Jacob deGrom, Yoenis Cespedes, Noah Syndergaard, and Brandon Nimmo (among others) as an agent, Van Wagenen...

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