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The biggest news of Saturday was Dansby Swanson signing a deal with the Chicago Cubs.  The contract is for seven years and $177 million. The Braves now have a glaring hole in their infield. Meanwhile, the Cubs continue their rebuild.

Latest Mets News

The New York Mets officially announced their signing of right-handed pitcher Kodai Senga to a five-year contract.

Per Mike Puma of The New York Post, Kodai Senga’s introductory press conference will be Monday at 11:00 A.M. ET.

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According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Michael Brantley, Michael Conforto, and Jurickson Profar are among players that the Houston Astros are considering.

David Kaplan of ESPN1000 first reported that Dansby Swanson was expected to finalize a deal with the Cubs. The report was released as the deal was close to being finalized. Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports then elaborated saying the deal is worth $177 million over seven years and includes a full no-trade clause.

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, designated hitter J.D. Martinez and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in an agreement on a one-year, $10-million contract.

Per Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Austin Hedges is in agreement with the Pittsburgh Pirates via a one-year, $5-million deal. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com confirmed the deal.

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and MLB on FOX, The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of multiple teams who are in the mix for free-agent right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo.

Latest on MMO

Andrew Steele-Davis discussed the latest free agency rumors as of December 16th in a rumor roundup.

Jack Markowski talked about how the Mets have a chance to own the best rotation in baseball.

Brian Wright explained how Billy Wagner was the Mets’ third best free agent signing of all time.

Prior to agreeing on a deal with the Dodgers, Andrew Steele-Davis broke down how J.D. Martinez could have solved the Mets’ power problem.

Patrick Glynn described Dansby Swanson’s deal with the Cubs.

Andrew Steele-Davis recapped Steve Cohen’s statement of keeping a promise to Mets’ fans no matter the cost.

Andrew Steele-Davis broke down J.D. Martinez’s deal with the Dodgers.

Andrew Steele-Davis discussed the Mets’ official announcement of their signing of Kodai Senga.

On this Date in Mets History

1992: Mets sign Joe Orsulak to a three-year deal worth $2.4 million total.

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