Good morning, Mets fans! General managers from all 30 MLB teams will convene in San Diego on Monday for the annual GM meetings. This generally kicks off the free agency period.
Of course, this will be New York Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen’s first league-wide conference from the other side of the desk, after making the jump from being a CAA baseball agent to joining an MLB front office.
Latest Mets News
David Lennon of Newsday examines the beginning of free agency and how the Mets might approach the offseason.
Mike Puma of the New York Post lists some of new Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen’s potential options.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com is reporting that John Ricco, J.P. Ricciardi, and Omar Minaya will all be “working alongside” Van Wagenen in San Diego this week.
Latest MLB News
The Cubs are weighing their options when it comes to shortstop Addison Russell, writes Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.
The Dallas Morning News mulled over the Rangers’ upcoming offseason, specifically speculating on what to do about right fielder Nomar Mazara and infielder Jurickson Profar.
MASN is reporting that the Orioles are shopping outfielder Mark Trumbo (set to make $13.5 million in 2018, partial no-trade clause), in addition to underachieving first-baseman, Chris Davis.
Latest NL East News
Dayn Perry of CBS Sports believes that adding Bryce Harper and Manny Machado to the Phillies would make them instant World Series contenders.
Joe Frisaro of MLB.com digs into what’s on the Marlins’ plate heading into the GM meetings.
Mark Bowman of MLB.com says that even though the Braves didn’t extend Nick Markakis a qualifying offer, they “haven’t ruled out the possibility of re-signing” the 34-year-old Glen Cove native.
Latest on MMO
Rich Coutinho opines that Peter Alonso‘s right-handed power will help even out the Mets’ batting order.
Marshall Field takes a look at when the Mets named Willie Randolph manager, 14 years ago on Sunday.
John Sheridan examines potential Mets trade target, Cleveland backstop Yan Gomes.
Mike Silva released another edition of Talkin’ Mets, where he discussed the offseason in great detail. His take on J.T. Realmuto is spot on!
This Date in Mets History
1982 – The Mets released 1976 NL Cy Young Award winner (San Diego) Randy Jones after repeated bouts with arm injuries after coming over from the Padres.
2009 – Carlos Delgado‘s tenure as a Met came to an end after spending four seasons with the team, slashing .267/.351/.506 with 104 home runs, 339 runs batted in, 99 doubles, and a 121 OPS+.
Birthdays
Jose Santiago turns 48.
