Good morning, Mets fans!
While there was no baseball being played on Saturday, it was a pivotal day for many teams, as both teams and players had options they decided to use or not.
Along with team and player options, the Washington Nationals held their World Series parade in Washington, D.C.
Latest Mets News
After the Mets did not pick up his team option, Juan Lagares posted a heartfelt thank you to the Mets organization.
Mets hope to retain 2019 hitting coach Chili Davis, who is said to be wanting a multi-year deal.
The Mets did not renew the contract of their 2019 advance scout/replay coordinator Mike Wickham.
Latest NL East News
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, Stephen Strasburg plans to opt out of the last four years of his contract with the Nationals, making him a free agent.
The Nationals picked up their team option for outfielder Adam Eaton and Sean Doolittle, but declined options for Yan Gomes and Ryan Zimmerman.
Nationals closer Sean Doolittle declined his invitation to the White House.
The Marlins chose to decline their team option on infielder Starlin Castro.
Latest MLB News
Mike Petriello of MLB.com analyzed why the White Sox could be a breakout team in 2020.
Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com ranked the top 20 free agents for this offseason.
Latest on MMO
Michelle Ioannou believes that it is time for Mets fans to put their hatred of Carlos Beltran behind them.
Tim Ryder opines that it is time for the Mets to make more moves in order to help their newly tabbed manager.
On This Day
Birthdays: Rick Herrscher (83), Armando Benitez (47)
Transactions:
2008: Abraham Nunez granted free agency.
2008: Jose Santiago granted free agency.
2012: Brad Emaus granted free agency.
2012: Val Pascucci granted free agency.
2016: Kelly Johnson granted free agency.
Let’s go Mets!
