Morning Briefing: OTD Alfonzo Collects Six Hits, Three Homers

Good Morning, folks! Today the Mets take the day off before heading to San Francisco for a three game series.

Yesterday, the Mets won 10-3 thanks to Todd Frazier and solid pitching from Jason Vargas.

According to Mike Puma of the NY Post, the Mets will make it David Wright‘s call to return this year.

Tim Healey of Newsday writes about the Mets strange day.

Andres Gimenez and Michael Paez were named to the FSL’s All-Star team.

Jason Gay of the Wall Street Journal writes about how some think baseball can be fixed.

Kell Mago writes about the Cubs getting Daniel Murphy.

The Astros extended A.J. Hinch.

Albert Pujols underwent knee surgery yesterday.

The Braves got a couple of former Mets. They got Rene Rivera from the Angels and Lucas Duda from the Royals.

Matt Gelb of the Athletic writes about how fans should view this underdog team.

The Dodgers have a claim for Nats reliever, Ryan Madson.

The Marlins want to improve the fan experience.

John Edwards looks to see if Amed Rosario‘s improvements are due to him batting leadoff.

John Sheridan looks at the Mets prospects who have excelled after their promotion.

1999: Edgardo Alfonzo goes 6-for-6 with three homers.

2000: Mets trade Nelson Cruz to the A’s for Jorge Velandia.

2015: Mets trade Miller Diaz and Matt Koch to the Diamondbacks for Addison Reed.

Birthdays: Marlon Byrd turns 41, Jon Adkins turns 41