Good morning, Mets fans!
Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that there is currently a wide gap in contract negotiations between the Mets and Pete Alonso, but that doesn’t mean a deal is possible. The team could explore other options at first and third base, such as keeping Mark Vientos at first base and giving younger players like Brett Batty or Ronnie Mauricio a chance at third base. Alonso remains a fan favorite, but his season has been a bit of a downturn and the power hitter’s diminishing value could work against him in negotiations.
Now it’s time for the morning briefing!
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In his column, Heyman highlighted that the Mets agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract with Sean Manaea. Manaea previously turned down a $67 million offer from the Athletics, but his friend Luis Severino accepted the same deal. His market was limited to some extent by the draft pick compensation that came with the qualifying offer.
Jay Horwitz, Mets franchise historian and vice president of alumni relations, reflected on Jack DiLauro’s recent loss to the 1969 Mets. Teammate Ron Swoboda expressed sadness at DiLauro’s passing. DiLauro, a versatile left-handed pitcher who was a starter and reliever, was the fifth member of the Miracle Mets to die this year, joining Buddy Harrelson, Jerry Groat, Jim McAndrew and Ed Kranepool.
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Another piece of information from the New York Post’s MLB Notes section, Heyman said, is that Gleyber Torres turned down a potential move to the Washington Nationals because he wasn’t interested in playing third base. Shared. The New York Yankees are prioritizing left-handed bullpen pitchers, with Andrew Chafin and Tim Hill among their top targets.
Just Baseball’s Arum Leighton reports that the Colorado Rockies and pitcher Diego Castillo have agreed to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training. Castillo, 30, has pitched primarily in Triple-A the past two seasons, posting a 3.20 ERA and 35 saves in 278 1/3 IP innings.
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Japanese pitcher Aki Sasaki has met with the Yankees, Mets, Chicago Cubs, and Texas Rangers, but the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are considered the favorites to win. It was reported. The Dodgers are the favorites due to the performance of their Japanese players, but Manager Sasaki’s praise for Yu Darvish is boosting the Padres’ chances. One source said the Dodgers’ odds were “better than 50/50, but not 100 percent.”
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Matthias Altmann-Kurosaki examines the Mets’ latest 40-man roster. He also discusses Steamer’s projections for the team’s pitching rotation heading into the 2025 season.
This Day in Mets History
2001: The Mets trade Kevin Appiah to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Mo Vaughn, who hit 29 home runs in the final two seasons of his career, including one against the Atlanta Braves at Shea Stadium. This included an impressive 505-foot shot at .
1988: Gary Cohen is hired as the Mets’ radio announcer. Cohen will replace Gary Thorne in the broadcast booth with Bob Murphy.
Born on this day: Addison Reed (1988), Rick Porcello (1988), David Arsma (1981), Jeff D’Amico (1975), Raul Gonzalez (1973), Bobby Krause (1937)
