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Good morning, Mets fans!
Jeff Passan of ESPN reported last night that Masataka Yoshida‘s deal with the Boston Red Sox will be for five years, $90 million. Additionally, the posting fee for the Orix Buffaloes will be in the $15 million range, bringing the total price to around $105 million.
Yoshida, 29, is an on-base machine who led Nippon Professional Baseball in OPS the last two seasons. His bat-to-ball skills are absolutely world-class: just 41 strikeouts in 508 plate appearances, with 80 walks. Only Luis Arraez had a lower strikeout rate in MLB last season.
Now, it is time for the morning briefing.
Mets News
Michael Mayer tweeted a picture of the current Citi Field renovation efforts.
The Mets acquired LHP Brooks Raley from Tampa Bay in exchange for minor league LHP Keyshawn Askew.
José Quintana and the Mets agreed to a two-year, $26 million deal.
Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Mets remain involved in Kodai Senga even after signing Quintana.
The Mets sent outfield prospect Jake Mangum to the Marlins to complete their trade for right-handers Jeff Brigham and Elieser Hernandez.
In the Rule 5 Draft, the Mets selected right-handed reliever Zach Greene from the Yankees.
MLB News
Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported early yesterday morning that Aaron Judge signed a nine-year, $360 million contract with the Yankees. Aaron Judge wanted to remain a Yankee so he turned down higher offers elsewhere. The contract is the highest annual average salary among non-pitchers and the third highest overall in MLB history.
Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that closer Kenley Jansen and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $32 million contract.
Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Padres and Xander Bogaerts have agreed on an eleven-year, $280 million deal. Mojo Hill has more on this story.
Pat Hughes recently won the National Baseball Hall of Fame 2023 Frick award for excellence in broadcasting.
Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline highlights that all minor league parks will have netting from foul pole to foul pole to protect fans (unless deemed unnecessary).
Robert Murray of FanSided reports that the Braves have acquired reliever Joe Jimenez from the Tigers for Justyn-Henry Malloy and Jake Higginbotham.
Latest on MMO
Andrew Steele-Davis reports that the Mets are still open to signing Brandon Nimmo and Kodai Senga.
Michael Mayer talks about the Mets potentially bringing back Trevor Williams.
On This Date in Mets History
1977: Jon Matlack was traded to the Texas Rangers as part of four-way deal also involving the Braves and Pirates.
1978: Jerry Koosman was shipped north to the Minnesota Twins for pitcher Greg Field and Jesse Orosco.
Birthdays: Alex Torres (35)
Lets go Mets!
