Good morning Mets fans! Another big domino from the ever-lasting offseason dropped yesterday.

Latest Mets News 

James Wagner of the New York Times has the details on Yoenis Cespedes‘ new training regimen that he hopes will keep him healthy in 2018.

Wilmer Flores will be taking reps in the outfield during Spring Training.

Jose Reyes wants to be a positive influence on Amed Rosario in 2018, as detailed in this article.

Bob Nightengale of USA Today has the salary breakdown for Jason Vargas‘ deal.

The Cincinnati Reds signed former Mets minor leaguer, Ben Rowen, to a minor league deal themselves.

P.J. Conlon announced at Spring Training that he will be converting into a reliever this season.

Latest MLB News 

The Boston Red Sox agreed to a five-year deal with J.D. Martinez that is worth $110 million.

MLB announced various rule changes, but among the most notable was the limitation of mound visits without a pitching change to six per game.

Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reports that the Arizona Diamondbacks have signed Jarrod Dyson to a two-year contract. Jon Heyman added that the deal is worth $7.5 million.

Alex Presley signs a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles.

Jon Heyman of FanRag also reports that the Orioles are set to bring Chris Tillman back.

Kevin Kiermaier expressed his displeasure with the Tampa Bay Rays recent moves.

Latest NL East News 

Jerry Crasnick reports that the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a deal with Peter Moylan.

Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post reports that the Nationals have signed Joaquin Benoit to a one-year deal.

Latest on MMO

Mike Silva has a new episode of the Talkin’ Mets Podcast.

Mojo Hill debates what the team should expect from Amed Rosario in 2018.

Carl Aridas writes about the thing Steven Matz needs to find success.

Tim Ryder wonders who will step in and take the set-up role for the team this season.

This Day in Mets History

1969: Gil Hodges dons his #14 for the first time just five months after suffering a heart attack.

Birthdays: Phil Lombardi turns 55, Shane Spencer turns 46, and Livan Hernandez turns 43.