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At 12:24 P.M. Jeff Passan of ESPN sent out a tweet that floored every baseball fan alive. The San Diego Padres had signed the co-star of the free-agent market, shortstop/third baseman, and greatest fielder alive Manny Machado.
Machado, 26, was handed a record-shattering 10-year, $300 million deal with an opt-out after year five. With Fernando Tatis Jr.steadily moving up the pipeline, the Padres could own the best left-side of baseball in a few years. With Machado, the Padres’ offense should be a force to be reckoned with. Stay Classy, San Diego
Meanwhile, the Mets are ecstatic that Machado didn’t land in the NL East with one Mets official saying: “Now let Harper sign with the Giants and call it a winter.”
Latest Mets News
Peter Alonso was ranked by MLB Pipeline as the No.1 Mets prospect.
The Mets will officially be ending the Dominic Smith outfield experiment.
Anthony Docomo of MLB.com learned that Walker Lockett will start the Mets’ first Spring Training game this Saturday against the Atlanta Braves.
Adieny Hechavarria told Matt Ehalt of The Record that one of the main points why he said with the Mets was the opportunity to play on playoff-level caliber team.
Mike Puma of the New York Post hears that Keith Hernandez isn’t ready for retirement even though his current SNY contract only runs through the 2019 season.
Brodie Van Wagenen switched it up at minor-league camp and focused Tuesday’s workouts on team-building activities instead.
The Mets are also planning to incorporate more team-bonding activities in their spring-training schedule per Tim Healey of Newsday.
Steve Gelbs of SNY saw Eric Hanhold got drilled on the arm by a Robinson Cano comebacker. Thankfully, he escaped only with a minor bruise.
Ken Davidoff of the New York Post explains how big of an impact Adam Guttridge is having behind the scenes.
According to MetsMerizedOnline’s own Jacob Resnick, the Mets also released minor-league pitcher Joshua Payne. Payne pitched 28 games with a 4.39 ERA for the Columbia Fireflies last season.
MetsMerizedOnline’s own Michael Mayer reports that the Mets have signed Cuban backstop Ariel Yera.
Mayer also heard that former Met Tyler Pill has signed a minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers.
Latest MLB News
Wil Myers is very excited to be getting a player of Machado’s ilk.
Delin Betances said he sent a text to congratulate Machado and received an unenthusiastic response back of “Thanks.”
Eric Hosmer wouldn’t mind if his club made a few more bank-breaking moves.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic hears that the White Sox wouldn’t offer the same amount of years and money to Machado.
Mike Francesa is happy that either of New York’s teams didn’t sign Manny Machado.
Coco Crisp will try his hand at announcing as he’ll handle the broadcasting duties for 33 Athletics games next year.
Alex Cora confirmed that Major League Baseball will hold teams to stricter regulation regarding sign stealing.
Joel Sherman of the New York Post ponders how Manny Machado’s free-agent deal will affect Bryce Harper‘s one.
Jessica Camerato announced that she will be MLB.com’s beat reporter for the Red Sox.
Chris Strauss, the founder of the Athletic, looked back on the one-year anniversary on the launch of his revolutionary company.
Latest News in the NL East
Matt Breen of Philly.com writes about the impact that Cesar Hernandez‘s broken foot had on him last season.
Latest on MMO
John Edwards wonders how the Mets defense will shape up.
Jacob Resnick examined MMO’s No.5 prospect David Peterson.
John Flanigan looked at the Mets’ most recent signee: Adeiny Hechavarria
Mike Silva published his latest Talkin’ Mets podcast with Tim Healey of Newsday as a special guest.
John Sheridan noted that the Mets have signed Zack Jones to a minor-league deal.
Ernest Dove snapped away at the Mets’ Spring training camp yesterday.
On this Date in Mets History
1989: The Mets signed Don Aase to a one year, $400,000 deal
2003: The Mets inked Tony Clark.
Birthdays: Shane Spencer(47), Livan Hernandez(45), Phil Lombardi(57)
Let’s Go Mets!!
