Simon Juan on the left

Good morning, Mets fans!

Saturday marks the official opening of the international free agent signing window. Per Baseball America, the Mets are reported to be signing three outfielders in Simon Juan, Willy Fañas, and Dangelo Sarmiento.

There is a lot of hype surrounding Juan and Fañas, who are both going to get home hearty paychecks. Michael Mayer of MMO posted a clip of Fañas showing off his bat-flipping skills.

Latest MLB News

Jim Allen of Jballallen.com wrote on the Japanese 2022 Hall of Fame Class, which featured Masahiro Yamamoto and Shingo Takatsu.

Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported that longtime radio voice of the Marlins Dave Van Horne is retiring.

Nathan Ruiz of the Baltimore Sun posted a photo of the renderings of the new dimensions for the home of the Orioles, Camden Yards.

Melky Cabrera announced his retirement on his Instagram story. MLB insider Héctor Gómez posted his career accolades.

Travis Sawchik of The Score posted on how the MLB minimum salary is being overlooked amongst labor discussions.

Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported that Las Vegas will be the host of a Spring Training series between the Diamondbacks and the Rockies on March 18-19.

Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post reported that Nationals pitcher Seth Romero was arrested for a DWI.

Latest on MMO

On this weeks edition of Five For Friday, Rob Friedland wrote on five extra reasons to love Keith Hernandez.

Rich Sparago wrote all the information that is known about the labor negotiations.

Josh Flanigan wrote a free agent profile on lefty reliever Andrew Chafin.

An MMO Roundtable was written on what number the Mets should retire next.

On This Date in Mets History

2020: Newly hired Carlos Beltran was named in the Astros cheating scandal, which led to the front office having to decide what to do with the manager.

Let’s go Mets!