Good morning Mets fans! Today is the Rule 5 Draft and the last day of the Winter Meetings.
Latest Mets News
The Mets signed reliever Anthony Swarzak to a two-year, $14 million contract yesterday.
The Mets also met with Jay Bruce yesterday and while they did not make any formal offer, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that they remain very interested in a reunion.
Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Mets have been “curious, if not aggressive” in trying to sign Todd Frazier. Sherman also reports that teams might be looking at him to play a different position.
Terry Francona told Steve Gelbs of SNY that Mickey Callaway is “going to be a star.”
Latest MLB News
The St. Louis Cardinals acquired Marcell Ozuna from the Miami Marlins in exchange for pitchers Sandy Alcantara, Zac Gallen, and Daniel Castano along with outfielder Magneuris Sierra.
Jon Heyman of the FanRag Sports Network also that several teams have made offers for Manny Machado.
The Oakland Athletics, in turn, are close to acquiring Stephen Piscotty from the Cardinals according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Ian Kinsler was traded to the to the Los Angeles Angels. The Mets were known to be very interested in acquiring him.
Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that the Marlins have no plans to trade Christian Yelich.
The Mariners signed Juan Nicasio to a two-year deal.
Jake McGee re-signed with the Colorado Rockies on a three-year deal.
Latest NL East News
Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post has the latest on extension talks between the Nationals and Bryce Harper.
The Miami Marlins released Edinson Volquez to clear room on their 40-man roster. He is going to make $13 million this season regardless.
The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has Dale Murphy‘s thoughts on whether he should be in the Hall of Fame.
Matt Breen of Philly.com talks about the Phillies confidence level in Maikel Franco.
Latest on MMO
Jacob Resneck writes about six players the Mets should target in today’s Rule 5 Draft.
This Day in Mets History
1995: The Mets signed Lance Johnson.
2001: The Mets traded David Justice to the Oakland Athletics for Mark Guthrie and Tyler Yates.
2011: The Mets signed Jon Rauch.
2013: The Mets signed the iconic Bartolo Colon.
Birthdays: Shaun Marcum turns 36.
