Morning Briefing: Familia Says Mets Have Best Pen in Baseball

Good morning Mets fans! Unfortunately, news has not changed since the leak emerged on Tuesday that the Mets ownership deal, which would have Wall Street Billionaire Steve Cohen take over 80% stake of the team, was on “life support.”

On a brighter note, NY Post Wall Street business reporter Thorton McEnery who broke the story, believes the deal is not dead yet as he spoke on the matter during a guest spot on WFAN’s afternoon drive show.

As we continue to await further developments regarding this deal, let’s look at what else went on around the league on Wednesday!

Latest Mets News

“Cohen is still willing to restore negotiations, but only if they are under his terms and possibly only if those discussions involve immediate control as majority owner, according to a source,” per last night’s story by Deesha Thosar of The NY Daily News.

David Faber of CNBC appeared on WFAN Sports radio Wednesday and did not show much optimism towards the potential salvation of the Steve Cohen ownership deal.

Mike Vaccaro of The NY Post says the Wilpons overplayed their own hand by requesting the five-year transition period to remain in power during this time frame.

Jeurys Familia says the Mets have the best bullpen in baseball, per SNY.

Yoenis Cespedes has officially joined his teammates in Port St. Lucie with Spring Training on the horizon.

J.D. Davis speaks after receiving the Thurman Munson award on Tuesday night.

The Mets celebrated national girls and women in sports day on Wednesday.

Latest MLB News

The Yankees will be without starting pitcher James Paxton for the next 3-4 months after underwent lumbar surgery to remove a cyst.

Baseball’s all-time hits leader Pete Rose who is serving a lifetime ban for illegal gambling on games, cites the Astros cheating scandal and has sent his reinstatement letter to commissioner Rob Manfred and Major League Baseball.

Stephanie Apstein of Sports Illustrated believes Red Sox ownership insulted the fans by trading away their superstar outfielder Mookie Betts to the Dodgers.

Dan Plesac of MLB Network believes the warm Los Angeles weather will pay dividends for starting pitcher David Price, who was included in the blockbuster deal for Betts.

The Colorado Rockies are bringing back pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez on a minor league deal. Jimenez began his career with the Rockies in 2006 and has not appeared in the big leagues since 2017.