Good morning Mets fans! Despite rumors swirling, we still wait for the first major free agent signing of 2018.
Latest Mets News
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced at the State of the State address last night that the Syracuse Chiefs’ name will be changed to the Syracuse Mets in 2019.
Joel Sherman of the New York Post gets creative in figuring out ways the Mets can solve their budget problems.
Chris Landers of MLB.com goes behind the scenes for a Noah Syndergaard workout.
Latest MLB News
Former Met Dillon Gee has signed a deal with the Chunichi Dragons in Japan. Gee’s contract is estimated to pay him $1.06 million for 2018 plus incentives.
Jon Paul Morosi of MLB.com reports that the Atlanta Braves have interest in Miami Marlins sluggers J.T. Realmuto and Christian Yelich.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Kansas City Royals have offered Eric Hosmer a seven-year, $147 million contract.
Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune says the San Diego Padres offer to Eric Hosmer is seven years as well, but is less than $140 million.
Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle hears that the Pirates might be trying to coordinate deals with Gerrit Cole, Andrew McCutchen, and Josh Harrison, who the Mets have shown interest in, so they get the right mix of players in return.
Schulman also hears the Milwaukie Brewers are still interested in trading Domingo Santana and Keon Broxton.
The Oakland Athletics are offering free tickets to fans in honor of the 50th year anniversary of the Oakland Coliseum. Sports Illustrated has the details.
Mark Feinsand of MLB.com writes that the Baltimore Orioles are “unmoved” by offers for Manny Machado.
Latest NL East News
Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post gets thoughts from Nationals new pitching coach, Derek Lilliquist.
Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports that the Miami Marlins might shift Christian Yelich to left field next year if he is not traded.
Mark Bowman of MLB.com writes that the Atlanta Braves are considering internal and free agent options at third base.
Bob Nightengale has the details on Will Middlebrooks contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Latest on MMO
Rob Piersall talks about Andrew Cashner as an option in his Shopping at the Dollar Store piece.
Piersall also discusses the potential of a bounce-back year for Hansel Robles.
Lastly, he writes about six outfielders the Mets should look at for depth.
Carl Aridas reflects on the Bobby Bonilla release and salary deferral deal.
This Day in Mets History
1977: The Mets sign Jeff Reardon.
2006: The Mets acquire Duaner Sanchez and Steve Schmoll from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Jae Seo and Tim Hamulack.
2013: The Mets sign Omar Quintanilla.
Birthdays: Paul Gibson turns 58 and Daryl Boston turns 55.
