Good Morning folks and happy Monday! Yesterday was another slow day in baseball, as the offseason hot stove is yet to heat up.
Tonight, MLB will announce the winner of the 2018 National League and American League Rookie of the Year awards.
Latest Mets News
Tim Healey of Newsday writes about Jacob deGrom quitting his summer team because he was asked to pitch. Something tells me that whomever convinced him to pitch made the right decision.
Baseball America writes up Mark Vientos‘ early success. Subscription is required for the full piece but the gist is: his exit velocity ranks as one of the best in minors among all teenagers.
The Jets and Giants are really bad so here is your reminder that we are only about 90 or so days until pitchers and catchers.
Latest MLB News
Lance McCullers tells Jake Kaplan of the Athletic that he decided to pitch through his UCL injury because he knew it would not get worse.
With the Seattle Mariners looking to sell this offseason, the Astros have shown interest in LHP James Paxton.
Latest NL East News
The Braves have their eyes on Michael Brantley and Wilson Ramos per Mark Bowman of MLB.com.
The Good Phight considers some trades for the Phillies.
Latest on MMO
Read up on the latest hot stove news from our own Jack Hendon.
Josh Finkelstein examines the utility infielder market.
This Day in Mets History
Birthdays: Aaron Heilman turns 40, Gary Thurman turns 54, Al Schmelz turns 75.
