Morning Briefing: Miller Time?

Good Morning, folks! The hot stove season is beginning to heat up with rumors coming in strong.

Jon Morosi reported that the Mets have interest in Andrew Miller.

Morosi also reported that the Mets have interest in Yasmani Grandal.

Jon Heyman of Fancred says Jim Riggleman will interview for the bench coach job.

Brodie Van Wagenen will meet with Zack Wheeler‘s agents next week.

BVW says that the qualifying offer will not deter the Mets from signing a free agent. He also wants to add multiple relievers.

Chili Davis is on the Mets list for hitting coach per Andy Martino.

Scott Boras says that Miami Marlins put the MIA in Miami.

Craig Carton, a former WFAN host, was prosecuted on a ponzi scheme.

The Mariners and Rays have a deal in place for Mike Zunino. The Mariners will receive Mallex Smith in return for Mike Zunino. Guillermo Heredia will also be going to Tampa Bay.

The Braves have a strong offer in place for J.T. Realmuto per Craig Mish.

The Nationals want a catcher who can catch 120 games per Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post.

The Phillies are interested in Craig Kimbrel.

Adrian Lorenzo was hired as the Marlins Assistant to Baseball Ops.

Joe D. says the Mets should pursue J.T. Realmuto.

John Sheridan writes about Mitch Hanniger as a trade target.

1967: Mets traded Bob Johnson to the Reds for Art Shamsky.

Birthdays: Edgardo Alfonzo turns 45, Shane Halter turns 49, Jose Offerman turns 50, Ed Kranepool turns 74