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According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, Tomoyuki Sungano’s January 7 signing deadline is approaching and the Mets are still in pursuit of signing him.
Metsmerized‘s own Christopher Soto reported that the Estrellas confirmed that Robinson Cano was activated for Sunday’s LIDOM playoffs.
Cano then homered twice in his first game with the Dominican Winter League, per Cespedes Family BBQ.
Jonas Schwartz, an SNY studio regular since 2007, will be let go as of Dec. 31 when his contract expires, according to Phil Mushnick of New York Post Sports.
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Dennis Lin of The Athletic reported that the San Diego Padres are finalizing a trade to acquire former Cy Young winner Blake Snell from the Tampa Bay Rays for prospects.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro passed away in his sleep on Saturday night after a long battle with cancer.
Soto of Metsmerized also reported that Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. was activated for Sunday’s LIDOM playoffs.
Morosi of MLB Network reported that the Blue Jays, Padres, Giants and Red Sox are still showing interest in Tomoyuki Sungano.
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Matthew Brownstein spoke to sidearmer Trevor Hildenberger in an exclusive interview for MMO.
Rob Piersall discusses the career of the last remaining active player from the 2006 Mets team, Oliver Perez.
Matt Musico believes that Marcus Stroman is valuable because he is constantly evolving.
On This Day in Mets History
Birthdays: Benny Agbayani turns 49, Ray Knight turns 68
1967: Johnny Murphy became the Mets’ third-ever general manager, taking over the position vacated by Bing Devine.
2001: The Mets acquired first baseman Mo Vaughn for 13-year veteran right-hander Kevin Appier and cash.
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