Good morning Mets fans! The off-season keeps moving, but the Mets continue to just want no part of it….
Latest Mets News
The Mets announced that they officially extended GM Sandy Alderson.
Former Mets General Manager Steve Phillips defended Fred and Jeff Wilpon in a Twitter rant Wednesday morning.
Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes that he expects the Mets to spend $10-$15 million more this off-season. Man this number just keeps getting lower.
Jay Bruce‘s agent went on KNBR 680’s Gary Radnich Show yesterday and said that given the choice, Bruce would like to play in San Francisco.
Jon Heyman of the FanRag Sports Network reports that the Colorado Rockies are talking to Addison Reed.
Latest MLB News
The San Francisco Giants acquired Evan Longoria from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Denard Span, Christian Arroyo, Matt Krook, and Stephen Woods.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Milwaukie Brewers are close to an agreement to sign Jhoulys Chacin.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Cleveland Indians have signed Yonder Alonso. Ken Rosenthal adds that it will a two-year deal worth $16 million with a third-year option.
Rosenthal also reports that the New York Yankees talks for Gerrit Cole have cooled since the Winter Meetings.
Zach Britton will undergo surgery today to repair a ruptured Achilles. The injury is expected to sideline him for six months.
Latest NL East News
The Washington Nationals signed Matt Adams to a one-year deal worth $4 million.
The Miami Marlins agreed to a deal with Jacob Turner, according to Jon Heyman.
The Atlanta Braves acquired Preston Tucker from the Houston Astros for a player-to-be-named-later or cash. They designated Luke Jackson to make room for Tucker on the 40-man roster.
David Murphy of Philly.com writes that the Phillies will now turn their attention to starting pitching after signing Carlos Santana.
Latest on MMO
Rob Piersall believes there are six better first base options than Adrian Gonzalez. However, one of those options came off the board yesterday.
Joe D. examines the Mets financial situation and expresses his resentment towards the current regime.
This Day in Mets History
2005: The Mets signed Chad Bradford.
2009: The Mets signed future Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey to a minor-league contract with an invite to Spring Training.
Birthdays: Dave Kingman turns 69, Roger McDowell turns 57, LaTroy Hawkins turns 45, Buddy Carlyle turns 40, Dicky Gonzalez turns 39, Royce Ring turns 37, Philip Humber turns 35, Taylor Teagarden turns 34, and John Mayberry Jr. turns 34.
