Your Thursday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
There are quite a few pluses for the Mets if they were to sign Pete Alonso, but unfortunately there are some minuses as well.
The Angels could be interested in signing Alonso.
The Mets have done a good job adding to the team, but they still need to strengthen the bullpen before next season.
Around the National League East
The Braves are reportedly interested in signing reliever Carlos Estévez.
The Phillies traded left-hander Tyler Gilbert to the White Sox in exchange for minor league right-hander Aaron Combs.
The Good Phight shared some of their favorite books that they read last year.
The Nationals have a third base dilemma, writes Federal Baseball.
Around Major League Baseball
The Mariners and Orioles both had an opportunity to improve their team this offseason, but they both failed to capitalize on the free agent market.
Now that the calendar has flipped to 2025, there are seven storylines that could play out early in the year.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Steve Sypa kicked off our countdown of Amazin’ Avenue’s top 25 prospects for 2025 with prospect Edward Lantigua.
This Date in Mets History
Happy birthday, David Cone!