Your Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
Andrew Tredinnick examined what the Mets’ recent signings mean with respect to a potential reunion with Pete Alonso.
Joe Pantorno views the club’s three-year offer to Alonso as ‘more than fair’.
Thomas Harrigan identified the best fits for the nine best remaining free agents and still views the Mets as the most ideal fit for Alonso.
Despite that, Toronto could still be a fit for Alonso.
In his final year of eligibility, Billy Wagner is hoping to get the call to Cooperstown. Carlos Beltran is also in the mix.
The Baseball Hall of Fame will announce its newest members tonight at 6:00 p.m. Here is how Newsday’s eight baseball staffers voted this year.
Around the National League East
Ex-Met Chasen Shreven signed a minor league deal with the Braves. The deal includes an invite to spring training and is worth $1.3 million if he makes it to the majors.
Evan Macy provided five thoughts about the 2025 Phillies, including whether anyone can beat the Dodgers and whether the Mets are a threat.
Around Major League Baseball
Here’s how the voting looks going into Tuesday’s Baseball Hall of Fame announcement.
Anthony Santander, another potential Met target, has come off the board, signing a five-year deal with the Blue Jays. The deal is expected to be worth $92.5 million with an opt out after the third year. Toronto can void the opt out and make it a six-year deal worth $110 million.
The Blue Jays missed out on Rōki Sasaki, but Bo Bichette, Daulton Varsho & Chad Green made the trip to Toronto to try and woo him to their team.
Ex-Met Joey Lucchesi signed a minor league deal with the Giants. The deal includes an invite to spring training and is worth $1.5 million if he makes it to the majors.
Another former Met, Alex Young, has signed with the Reds on a minor league deal.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
David Capobianco previewed Mark Vientos’ 2025 season, which will see the youngster try to build upon his impressive 2024 campaign.
Christian Romo reviewed Harrison Bader’s 2024 campaign, which was likely his lone season in Flushing.
Lukas Vlahos graded the team’s signing of Jesse Winker.
Jeremy Rodriguez landed on the 12th spot on Amazin’ Avenue’s list of Top 25 Mets Prospects for the 2025 season.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets landed John Main and Jorge Julio from the Orioles in exchange for Chris Benson on this date in 2006.