Good morning Mets fans! Wednesday was a particularly quiet day around Major League baseball. Of course, the Mets have still not added any additional bullpen pieces to their roster, which was their biggest weakness in 2019.
Dellin Betances is arguably the best available reliever left on the market, but the Mets are currently balking at adding the former Yankee. Betances is said to be seeking a one year deal worth around $10 million, which the Mets can certainly afford after they restructured Yoenis Cespedes deal to get under the luxury tax by about $20 million.
Hopefully the amazins’ add a top reliever to stabilize the bullpen in the coming weeks, but Brodie Van Wagenen continues to be coy after stating that the team does not necessarily need to enhance this area (no way he actually believes this).
Now, let’s take a look at what else went on around the league yesterday!
Latest Mets News
MLB.com draws up a possible trade scenario where the Mets get Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor in exchange for Amed Rosario, J.D. Davis, Brett Baty, and David Peterson.
Per Mike Mayer of MMO, Phil Regan is currently serving as the pitching coach for the Dominican League team that has Mets youngsters Daniel Zamora and Tyler Bashlor, which will hopefully help with their development.
Chris Mazza is also on the squad, although he was recently designated for assignment by the Mets.
No surprise here, but Jacob deGrom led the Mets with a 31.5 fWAR throughout this decade, as Mayer tweeted.
Latest MLB News
As Joel Sherman of The New York Post reported, Yankees new $324 million ace Gerrit Cole says he “didn’t see anything illegal” going on while spending the previous two seasons with the Astros, who are under fire for their alleged electronic sign stealing scandal.
The Milwaukee Brewers signed infielder Eric Sogard to a one year deal with a club option for 2021, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Seattle Mariners great Felix Hernandez is said to be receiving some interest from several teams as he continues to evaluate his opportunities for the 2020 season, as Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported.
Baseball America presents their full prospect lists for every team in 2020.
According to FanGraphs, the three batter minimum rule will not matter much once it is implemented.
MLB.com has posted an opportunity to serve as an analytics intern this upcoming summer for anyone who is interested follow the link!
Latest NL East News
The Miami Marlins agreed to a minor league deal that includes an invite to spring training with veteran outfielder Matt Kemp, per Bill Plunkett of The Southern California News Group.
The Nationals signed reliever Fernando Abad to a minor league deal, per Rosenthal.
Latest MMO News
Check out Tim Ryder’s free agent profile of free agent reliever Steve Cishek, who could be an underrated option for the Mets this off-season.
John Sheridan looks at three potential defensive backup catchers the Mets could add this winter.
Josh Finklestein compiled a list of the top 15 games played by the boys from Queens in this decade.
On This Day in Mets History
The Mets signed closer Frank Francisco on this date back in 2011.
