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The Mets announced that they have officially released David Wright from their 40-man roster. He will soon join the Mets’ front office as a special advisor to the Chief Operating Officer (Jeff Wilpon) and GM (Brodie Van Wagenen). Here’s to hoping he can convince Van Wagenen that blowing up the farm system is a bad idea.
Jeff Wilpon issued a statement on Wright’s new position.
The Mets’ 40-man roster now stands at 39.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic tweeted out the details of Hector Santiago‘s minor-league pact with the Mets.
Rosenthal also mentions, in his notes column, that teams have expressed interest in Travis d’Arnaud and Tomas Nido.
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Mike Axisa of CBS Sports tried to predict the landing spots for the top remaining free agents.
Rosenthal also reported that the Blake Parker agreed to a 3.2 million dollar deal with the Twins.
The White Sox upgraded their bullpen, signing Kelvin Herrera to a two-year, 18 million dollar deal.
The Orioles inked veteran backstop Carlos Perez to a minor-league contract.
Baseball America interviewed MiLB president Pat O’Connor.
Bob Nightengale of The USA Today hears that the Cardinals have hired scout Chris Bourjos.
Forbes disclosed that MLB teams earned record revenues of 10.3 billion dollars during the 2018 season.
Jim Duquette of MLBNetwork talked to Edwin Jackson about his free-agent journey.
TR Sullivan of MLB.com wonders who could replace Adrian Beltre at the hot corner.
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Rosenthal also believes that the Braves could try Adam Duvall as a third baseman.
The Phillies should have a much-improved defense in 2019 writes Mike Petriello of MLB.com.
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John Flanigan took a look at one of the newest Mets: Keon Broxton
Matt Musico wonders about the Mets’ next move.
Jacob Resnick examines the prospects that the Mets traded away this weekend.
Mets Minors writes about two recently acquired prospects rankings according to FanGraphs.
On This Date in Mets History
2003: Gary Carter was elected into the Hall Of Fame.
Birthdays: Jeff Francoeur (35), Mike Cameron (46), Geremi Gonzalez (44), Chuck Cottier(83), John DeMerit(83)
Let’s Go Mets! 35 days until Pitchers and Catchers Report!
