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The Kansas City Royals announced they have signed catcher Salvador Perez to a four-year contract worth $82 million, which could rise to $93.5 million if the team exercises a fifth-year option. Meanwhile, Metsmerized reported the latest on the Mets’ extension talks.
The Mets will take on the Astros today at 1:05 p.m., and Joey Lucchesi will get the start on the mound as he continues to fight for a spot in the rotation.
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SNY released the latest edition of The Cookie Club with Steve Gelbs, Dominic Smith and J.D. Davis. The main subject of discussion was the many different facial hairstyles that infielder Luis Guillorme can pull off.
Here's more Michael Conforto on extension talks and his desire to stay in New York long-term if possible: pic.twitter.com/MX01y5SaZG
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 21, 2021
Mets right fielder Michael Conforto reiterated he wants to remain with the Mets, but he is trying to remain focused on the upcoming season.
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Former Met Jay Bruce has had a stellar spring training with the Yankees and is making his case for a roster spot in the Bronx, Greg Joyce of the New York Post details.
Josh Lingan of the Smithsonian Magazine chronicles the evolution of the baseball cap.
Still here, still workin pic.twitter.com/te0faypRrT
— Aj Ramos (@theajramos) March 20, 2021
Former Met relief pitcher AJ Ramos is working out as he continues to look for a new team.
Starting pitcher Steven Wright inked a minor league deal with the Pirates, according to a report by Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
Per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Royals demoted their top prospect, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
The Nationals are looking to extend their homegrown superstars Trea Turner and Juan Soto, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.
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Thomas Hall writes an opinion piece on the contract situation surrounding shortstop Francisco Lindor.
Alex Worth recaps the Mets 6-2 win over the Washington Nationals.
Joe D. unveiled the 18 questions for the MMO Community 2021 Mets Predictions Challenge. All answers submitted after 12:00pm EST on March 29th will not be accepted.
Rob Piersall rounds up the latest news regarding the latest contract rumors surrounding Lindor and Conforto.
On This Date in Mets History
1962: The New York Mets and the New York Yankees faced off for the first time ever, in a Spring Training match-up. After some late scoring by the Yanks, the Mets fought right back and Richie Ashburn hit the walk-off single.
Birthdays: Edwin Diaz turns 27, Ike Davis turns 34, Joe Smith turns 37, Juan Uribe turns 42, Jeremy Griffiths turns 43, and Dan Boitano turns 68.
Let’s go Mets!
