Your Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
The Mets held an introductory presser to re-introduce us to Sean Manaea, who called the return ‘a perfect fit’.
Manaea is ready to build off his 2024 as he return to Queens.
Manaea is excited to lay down long-term routes in New York.
Manaea was partly swayed due to the team’s family-friendly environment, something that also appealed to Juan Soto.
Add Manaea’s name to the list of people who want Pete Alonso back with the Mets.
One of Manaea’s projects this offseason is refining his changeup.
Steve Adams explored the market for Alonso on a short-term deal.
We still don’t know which team will sign Rōki Sasaki, but it won’t be the Mets.
Nick Castellanos thinks Jose Iglesias should have been the unanimous MVP of the National League last season.
Laura Albanese wrote about how some New York athletes spent their first big paycheck.
Steve Cohen’s Point72 is returning between $3B and $5B to investors after posting large profits.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies will be the Bathtub Donkeys during a couple of games this season.
Around the National League East
The Braves almost signed Jeff Hoffman but nixed the deal after a failed physical.
Everyone is talking about these Bryce Harper videos where he brews coffee and bakes banana bread.
Around Major League Baseball
The Dodgers and Angels have joined a 12-team effort following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
These seven available free agents are better than you think.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Wednesday’s International Draft.
A few other teams found out they won’t be signing Sasak i, including the Rangers, the Giants, and the Yankees.
The Blue Jays, who met with Sasaki last week, are still in on Sasaki. In addition, the Dodgers and Padres remain alive for the pitcher.
San Diego also met with Sasaki recently.
The Sasaki Market is so crazy that it has clubs rethinking prospect deals and seeking trades.
Dom Smith is back in New York, signing a minor league deal with the Yankees.
Justin Verlander, who recently signed with the Giants, wants to prove he still has it.
The Mariners finally made a signing this offseason, inking Donoval Solano to a one-year, $3.5 million deal.
The Cubs signed Colin Rea to a one-year deal and DFA’ed Michael Arias.
Former Astros pitcher Tyler Ivey is attempting a major league comeback.
Steve Gilbert shared the story of Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen and the annual trip he takes with his sons to honor his late wife Nicole.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Christian Romo profiled free agent Alex Verdugo and wondered if he would fit into a crowded Mets’ outfield.
Eli Serrano III came in at Number 17 on Amazin’ Avenue’s list Top 25 Prospect in the Mets’ farm system.
This Date in Mets History
Happy 41st Birthday to Big Pelf (unironically one of my favorite Mets growing up).