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Late Monday night, Ken Rosenthal and Dan Hayes of The Athletic reported that the Twins are accelerating their talks with Carlos Correa. The report comes on the 19th day since Correa and the Mets agreed to a 12-year, $315 million contract, though the article states that the Mets aren’t out of the running for the star infielder. According to sources, the Twins have been in contact with Scott Boras to keep their team in the running in the event that the deal with the Mets falls apart. Minnesota previously offered Correa a 10-year, $285 million contract before he agreed to a 13-year contract with the Giants in early December.
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Mets TV play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen was named New York Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Cohen was previously nominated for the Ford C. Frick Award.
Former MLB catcher J.P. Arencibia will serve as the bench for Triple-A Syracuse this season. Arencibia last played in the majors in 2015 and has served as a studio analyst for the Marlins.
The Mets have signed speedy outfielder Tim Locastro to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. Locastro spent 2022 in the Yankees’ organization, splitting time between Triple-A and the majors.
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Jayson Stark of The Athletic reports that MLB has reinstated former Braves general manager John Coppolella after he was banned from the sport for life in 2017. Coppolella served as the team’s GM from 2015-17 but was suspended for illegally negotiating with multiple international free agents.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced that Marlins righty Sandy Alcantara will receive a key to the city today. Alcantara became the first Marlins pitcher to win a Cy Young award this season, and Suarez said he wants to recognize that accomplishment.
The Giants have signed righty Luke Jackson to a two-year contract. The 31-year-old played a key role for the Braves when they won the World Series in 2021, but missed all of 2022 after undergoing Tommy John Surgery.
The Phillies acquired right-hander Yunior Marté from the Giants in exchange for southpaw Erik Miller. Marté appeared in 39 games for San Francisco in 2022, turning in a 5.44 ERA and a 1.438 WHIP in 48 innings.
The Nashville Stars, who are seen as the favorites to be MLB’s next expansion team, have added Don Mattingly to their fold. Mattingly is expected to serve as a baseball advisor to the group led by Dave Stewart.
The Angels have signed outfielder Brett Phillips to a one-year contract. Phillips split time between the Rays and Orioles in 2022, playing in 83 games and posting a solid 6 DRS.
The Tigers have agreed to a minor-league contract with southpaw Chasen Shreve. The 32-year-old struggled to a 6.49 ERA in 25 appearances for the Mets in 2022, though he was effective as recently as 2021. He can make up to two million dollars if he makes the majors.
The Blue Jays are signing first baseman Brandon Belt, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Belt was drafted by the Giants back in 2009 and he played in 12 seasons for San Francisco, but injuries limited him to just 76 games in 2022, in which he posted a disappointing .676 OPS.
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Nate Mendelson explains why the Mets made the right move by bringing back Edwin Díaz and Adam Ottavino.
On This Date in Mets History
2006: The Mets agree to a four-year contract worth $5.25 million with first-round pick Mike Pelfrey. The towering righty was selected 11th overall in the 2005 draft out of Wichita State.
2018: Just a few months after trading him away, the Mets sign Jay Bruce to a three-year, $39 million contract. Bruce hit a career-high 36 homers in 2017, 29 of which were with the Mets.
2019: The Mets sign infielder Jed Lowrie to a two-year contract worth $20 million. Lowrie is coming off a year in which he made his first All-Star Game and received MVP votes.
Birthdays: Mario Díaz (61), Kevin Baez (56)
