Morning Briefing: Syndergaard Wants to Stay Long-Term

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In Matt Ehalt’s story that’s available on NorthJersey.com, Noah Syndergaard expressed interest in staying with the Mets long-term.

The Mets made their minor-league contract of Adeiny Hechavarria official. Ken Davidoff of The New York Post hears that Hech will make three million dollars if he lands on the major-league team. He also has incentives available based on the number of days that he stays on the MLB roster.

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com wrote about Dilson Herrera‘s triumphant return to Mets Spring Training.

Keona Gardner of TCPalm published an exclusive that revealed the Mets will likely stay in St. Lucie county through 2042.

Baseball America looked at every NL East team’s roster under the pretense that was made out of all homegrown players.

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports Keith Hernandez finally arrived at Port St.Lucie after undergoing back surgery.

Yankees’ pitcher Luis Severino took an unintentional jab at Mets’ ace Jacob deGrom about wanting for a long-term extension. He later went back on his comments, but not before many Mets fans gave him a piece of their mind.

Former Mets prospect Anthony Dimino announced his retirement on Instagram. We wish Dimino nothing but the best in his post-playing career.

MiLB.com ranked the Mets minor-league pitching as the 26th best.

Latest News in the MLB

Derek Dietrich, whose hobbies include juggling machetes and flaming torches, signed a minor-league contract with the Reds.

MLBPA executive director Tony Clark didn’t appreciate commissioner Rob Manfred’s comments supporting the owners over their lack of spending this offseason.

The Cubs came under fire for quite a few controversies yesterday. First, owner Tom Ricketts had to answer questions regarding racist emails that his father allegedly sent.

Later in the day, Ricketts was pressed about his statement that the Cubs have run out of money to spend this offseason. It’s safe to say many Cubs fans aren’t happy with their owner refusing to spend money. #Relatable.

Tom Werner, the Red Sox chairman, confirmed that Craig Kimbrel will not return to the team for the 2019 season.

Clayton Kershaw won’t give a second thought to the pitch clock that’ll be in use during Spring Training.

Longtime skipper Bruce Bochy announced that he will step down after the 2019 season, Bochy, 63, led the Giants to three World Series championships and is the second-winningest manager in Giants history.

The Brewers are attempting to slot Mike Moustakas at the keystone for the 2019 season.

Red Sox owner John Henry is disappointed that he did not re-sign Jon Lester to a long-term contract extension before the 2014 season.

The Rockies plan to displace Charlie Blackmon from center field to so they can play Ian Desmond there.

Latest News in the NL East

Nationals closer Sean Doolittle isn’t a fan of New Era, who creates the official hat of the MLB, and their plan to fire 200 union jobs so they can hire cheaper workers.

MLB Network debates if the addition of Bryce Harper would give the Phillies the most dangerous starting 8 in the NL East.

Giancarlo Stanton ripped the Marlins for not trying to contend when he was on the team.