Good morning, Mets fans!
According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the New York Mets are assembling their special instructors for Spring Training and want franchise legend David Wright to work closely with prospects Mark Vientos and Brett Baty. Both Vientos and Baty saw major league time last season and are seen as future options at third base. Baty hit .184 with two home runs in 42 plate appearances, while playing 11 games at third base. On the other end, Vientos, saw similar playing time and hit .167 with a home run in 41 plate appearances, primarily as a designated hitter and two games at third base. The Mets hope in working with Wright, both Vientos and Baty can become viable options for the hot corner.
Now onto the morning briefing!
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Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that Raimel Tapia has signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox, as noted by Tapia on his Instagram account.
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1984: After re-acquiring Tom Seaver from the Cincinnati Reds the offseason prior, the Mets left Seaver unprotected in the annual free agent compensation draft. Seaver was taken by the Chicago White Sox and the vacated spot left by Seaver allowed the Mets to insert into the rotation budding superstar Dwight Gooden.
Birthdays: Ali Sanchez (26), Travis Taijeron (34)
