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The Yankees signed Carlos Rodon, the best remaining pitcher on the free agent market. Jon Heyman of MLB Network was first with the news. The deal is reportedly for six years and $162 million.
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The Mets handed out gifts for kids at the Mets’ holiday party. Todd Zeile dressed up as Santa, the recently re-signed Brandon Nimmo was an elf, and Buck Showalter and Daniel Vogelbach were there as well. And of course, Mr. Met.
Vogelbach spoke with Intentional Talk to discuss his charity work in the community.
The Mets signed catcher Omar Narvaez to a one-year deal with a player option for the second year. Michael Mayer has more in a report for MMO.
Gilbert Gómez will be the St. Lucie Mets’ new manager in 2023 after serving as bench coach last season, according to Mayer. Gómez is a former Mets minor leaguer and the brother of MLB insider Hector Gómez.
The Mets also brought back infielder José Peraza on a minor league contract, Jacob Resnick of SNY reported. He appeared in 64 games for New York in 2021.
The Mets are installing new video boards at Citi Field. Tim Healey of Newsday tweeted a picture of what it currently looks like.
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The Cubs signed reliever Brad Boxberger to a one-year deal, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported.
MLB Pipeline released a mock draft of the first round of the 2023 draft.
The Nationals signed Mets legend Erasmo Ramirez to a major league contract, per Heyman.
Adam Frazier signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the Orioles, Heyman reported.
The Reds are reportedly interested in reuniting with Johnny Cueto, Jon Morosi of MLB reported.
The Red Sox designated Jeter Downs for assignment to make room for Masataka Yoshida. The former top prospect was included in the Mookie Betts trade.
Mike Petriello of MLB wrote about who might be most impacted by the new shift rules.
Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami will be posted to MLB after 2025, according to an article in The Mainichi.
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Mathew Brownstein had the chance to speak to legendary Mets catcher Mike Piazza. Stay tuned for an upcoming article!
Sam Neumann assessed Seth Lugo‘s 2022 season.
Michael Mayer wrote about how the Mets’ entire infield might play in the World Baseball Classic.
Andrew Steele-Davis reported on Scott Boras’ comments about the latest on free agent Michael Conforto‘s health.
With the Mets recently signing Jose Quintana, John Sheridan took a look at his early days in the Mets organization.
On This Date in Mets History
Birthdays: Hector Santiago (35), Chris Jones (57), Chris Jelic (59), Tom Gorman (65)
