Morning Briefing: Mets Agree to Deal With Tomás Nido

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Good morning, Mets fans!

According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets signed Tommy Pham to a one-year, six million dollar deal. The Mets have not confirmed the deal yet, as there still needs to be a physical. If confirmed, Pham will serve as the Mets’ fourth outfielder. Chris Bello has more on the story.

Additionally, Tomás Nido and the New York Mets are in agreement on a two-year, $3.7 million contract, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. The deal, which covers Nido’s remaining arbitration years, pays $1.6 million in 2023 and $2.1 million in 2024.

Now, it is time for the morning briefing.

Latest Mets News

The Mets added four more people to their franchise Hall of Fame yesterday. The new members include Al Leiter, Howard Johnson, and broadcasters Gary Cohen and Howie Rose. Ross Bentley has more on the story.

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Mets are interested in Andrew Chafin and Zack Britton.

Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that Keith Hernandez’s contract talks with SNY have been on hold (they were initially scheduled to resume last week). However, talks are expected again soon. The two sides were a distance apart on contract terms following an initial offer to Hernandez before the holidays.

Ronny Mauricio finished his Dominican Winter League MVP campaign by scoring the winning run in the title-clincher for Licey. Jacob Resnick of MLB Pipeline has video below.

Ronny Mauricio caps his Dominican Winter League MVP campaign by scoring the winning run in the title-clincher for Licey.

Electric stuff. pic.twitter.com/tGBa3boKBo

— Jacob Resnick (@Jacob_Resnick) January 19, 2023

Latest MLB News

Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports that Ashley Stephenson is joining the Blue Jays organization this year as a minor-league coach in Vancouver after a decorated career playing for Canada’s women’s national baseball team.

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Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors reports that veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a minor league deal. He’ll earn a $3MM salary if he makes the big league roster.