Morning Briefing: Heyman Predicts Bauer To Bay Area

Good Morning, Mets fans!

Let’s check out some news and notes surrounding the Amazins’ and the rest of MLB on Wednesday!

Latest Mets News

The Mets signed 11 players to minor league contracts yesterday including Mallex Smith, Jose Peraza, and Arody Vizcaíno, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

Set to be released on April 27th, 2021, The New York Post’s Mike Puma previewed the cover of his upcoming novel If These Walls Could Talk documenting his years on the Mets’ beat from the press box, dugout, and clubhouse.

Sad news from yesterday: the New York Mets lost former pitcher (1975-1977) Rick Baldwin at the age of 67 due to Covid-19 complications, tweet from Mets Rewind.

Latest MLB News

According to his agent Rachel Luba, Trevor Bauer rejected the Cincinnati Reds’ qualifying offer, but is willing to speak with them about a long term deal. According to Bauer, he is open to listening to any of the remaining 29 teams in the league, as well.

MLB Insider Jon Heyman predicts Bauer will sign with the San Francisco Giants on a five-year deal, worth $150 million.

The Milwaukee Brewers announced their coaching staff for the 2021 season, per club announcement.

Baseball Prospectus believes teams should start hiring sleep directors to help players and staff develop healthier resting habits.

Latest on MMO

AM New York Sports editor Joe Pantoro joined Tim Ryder on the Simply Amazin podcast to give his reaction regarding the Steve Cohen ownership deal, SNY, and the possibility of the Mets trading for Francisco Lindor.

Ryan Finkelstein looks at some contracts the Mets could target this offseason.

Thomas Hall thinks reliever Jacob Barnes could be a low risk, high reward signing for the Mets.

Tatiana Snedeker breaks down Edwin Diaz‘s report card.