Morning Briefing: Free Agency Has Been Quiet, Too Quiet...

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Good morning, and Happy New Year, Mets fans!

Latest MLB News

While the Blue Jays have been “in talks” with almost every free agent this offseason, their most recent conversation has been with Trevor Bauer who revealed in a video that he planned to speak with their pitching and high-performance coach.

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported that the New York Yankees have signed outfielder Socrates Brito to a minor league contract which includes an invitation to Spring Training.

Former Mets outfielder Aaron Altherr has been re-signed by the NC Dinos according to Steve Adams of MLBTR. Additionally, the KBO team has also signed RHP Drew Rucinski.

Susan Slusser, the longtime Athletics beat writer, is going to be transferring to a new beat with the San Francisco Giants, according to her post on Twitter Friday afternoon.

Latest NL East News

Craig Mish of SportsGrid reported that the Miami Marlins have signed LHP Ross Detwiler to a one-year MLB deal. Detwiler played for the White Sox during the 2020 season.

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MMO writers shared their New Year’s Resolutions for the New York Mets to accomplish in 2021. Some writers named individual players and one writer mentioned a specific group of Mets.