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Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas told Rob Bradford of WEEI.com that he’s open to discussing a long-term contract with the team. While no such talks between Casas and the Red Sox have happened yet, the 23-year-old spoke highly of Boston and said he’d like to remain there the rest of his life. Casas played in 27 games for the Red Sox in 2022 and had an impressive 20% walk rate in 95 plate appearances.
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The Mariners have signed first baseman Mike Ford to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training, according to his MLB.com transactions log. Ford split time between the Mariners, Braves, Giants, and Angels in 2022, hitting a cumulative .206/.302/.313 with three homers in 149 plate appearances.
Right-handed pitcher Matt Bowman has re-signed with the Yankees on a minor-league contract, according to his MLB.com transactions log. A former 13th-round pick by the Mets, Bowman hasn’t thrown a pitch at any level since 2019, having undergone Tommy John surgery in 2020.
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On This Date in Mets History
1975: Mets broadcaster Ralph Kiner is elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame by just one vote. Kiner hit 369 homers in his 10-year career and spent over 50 years working in the Mets’ broadcast booth following his playing days.
Birthdays: Charlie Greene (52), Robert Carson (34)
