Yuli Gurriel. Photo credits: USA Today
Good morning, Mets’ fans.
It was a quiet day in terms of news in the baseball-world Saturday. The most notable was National League East foe, the Miami Marlins, ‘moving toward a deal’ with former Astro Yuli Gurriel. Though, no deal has been made official.
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Trent McMaster on Saturday announced that he accepted a position with the Mets’ coaching staff as a performance coaching.
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Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, right-handed pitcher Tyler Cyr has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cyr pitched last season for the Oakand Athletics.
The Milwaukee Brewers announced the passing of former third baseman, general managr, and 2014 Wall of Honor inductee Sal Bando.
According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com and MLB Network, Yuli Gurriel appears to be moving toward a deal with the Miami Marlins.
Per David O’Brien of The Athletic, Brian Snitker made it clear that Vaughn Grissom will not be playing left field during spring training. Snitker said he will be competing for the job at shortstop.
According to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe, Trevor Story said he intends on playing in 2023. “Yeah, oh yeah. In my mind, yeah,” he said in an interview with the media on Saturday.
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Andrew Steele-Davis discussed Brett Baty being ‘all-in’ on helping the Mets win in 2023.
Andrew Steele-Davis broke down what the realistic expectations are for Tommy Pham in 2023.
Scott Engel talked about how some Mets’ players may fair next season from a fantasy baseball perspective.
Andrew Steele-Davis discussed the Mets’ need to be more aggressive at the trade deadline.
On This Date in Mets History
1996: The Mets obtained Bernard Gilkey from the St. Louis Cardinals for pitchers Eric Ludwick, Erik Hiljus, and Yudith Ozorio.
Birthdays: Wayne Kirby (59)
