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Today marks the second day of the 2017-18 offseason. Baseball fans are still buzzing about the World Series — Game 7 was the best-watched baseball game since the 2002 World Series Game 7 between the Angels and the Giants.
Latest Mets News
Ruben Amaro Jr., former General Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, is the new Mets first base coach. He had been first base coach for the Red Sox the past two seasons.
Tom Goodwin has left the Mets to serve as the Red Sox’ first base coach and outfield instructor.
MLB Trade Rumors predicts that the Mets will sign free agent third baseman Todd Frazier this offseason.
After getting passed up for both the the Mets’ and Nationals’ manager positions, Kevin Long left the Mets and was named hitting coach for the Washington Nationals, joining former Met Daniel Murphy. That stings.
Assistant hitting coach Pat Roessler has been promoted to hitting coach to replace Long.
Latest NL East and MLB News
Outfielder Justin Upton has signed a five-year, $106 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports that the Nationals are “optimistic” that second baseman Daniel Murphy will be ready for Opening Day.
Latest on MMO
Dilip Sridhar takes an in-depth look at free agent starting pitcher Yu Darvish. Should the Mets pursue him this offseason?
Sue Kolinsky talks about the Astros’ amazing World Series win.
Michael Mayer brilliantly summarized the most important dates you need to know as we head into this offseason.
Mathew Brownstein conducts an exclusive interview with Cleveland Indians Minor League Pitching Coordinator Ruben Niebla.
Joe D talks about Carlos Beltran and his attaining that elusive World Series ring.
This day in Mets history
Birthdays: Armando Benitez (45), Rick Herrscher (81)
