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Good morning Mets fans!
We received great news yesterday as Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York arenas can now host fans at 10% capacity as of February 23.
Let’s take a look at what happened around Amazins’ and the MLB on Wednesday.
Latest news from Mets
Mets acquired field prospect Khalil Lee in a three-team exchange that saw the Boston Red Sox send outfielder Andrew Benintendi for the Kansas Royals, for ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Like MLB Insider Jon Heyman reported later, Josh Winckowski one of the pitchers that Mets recently acquired in the Steven Matz trade, is the player they are sending to the Red Sox.
Like Joel Sherman of The New York Post noted later, Mets will also send a player to be named later in the exchange.
The Mets remained in contact with the free agent to relieve lefties Justin wilson, per Pat Ragazzo of Metsmerized.
Like Mike Mayer reported last night, things are looking up for the Mets in the trading market as they are looking for an upgrade in third base and their rotation.
According Mike Puma of The New York Post, an obstacle that the Mets had in business negotiations with the Cubs and Reds was that both teams asked for the second potential customer Francisco Alvarez.
The Mets opened its mass vaccination site at Citi Field on Wednesday, photos from the Steve Gelbs of SNY.
Newly hired field player Albert almoraThe company’s business is worth 1.25 million, plus an additional $ 100,000 each for 200, 250 and 300 plate appearances, for MLB Insider Jon Heyman.
In order to make room for Almora on the list of 40 men, the Mets appointed the launcher Corey Oswalt for task, tweet from Mayer.
According Andy Martino of SNY, rival teams say the Mets have tried to move Jeurys Familia and Dellin Betances in this off season.
First baseman / outfielder Dominic Smith was ranked No. 67 in List of the top 100 in the MLB network after a successful campaign in 2020.
The Athletic’s Tim Britton analyzes the Mets squad projection for the 2021 season.
Latest MLB News
According to Randy Miller of NJ Advance Media, there were no negotiations between the Yankees and the outfielder with a free agent. Brett Gardner about a meeting.
Closest free agent David RobertsonThe University of Alabama showcase is scheduled for today, by Hey dude.
The Oakland Athletics signed Jed Lowrie to a secondary league agreement, for Robert Murray from Fansided.
According Baseball America, the secondary baseball league spent its merchandise revenue and borrowed $ 500,000, and the owners were not satisfied.
Boston Red Sox invited the best potential customers Triston Homes, Jeter Downs and Jarren Duran spring training, for example MLB Insider Chris Cotillo.
Latest news from NL East
Philadelphia Phillies signed substitute pitcher Brandon Kintzler to a $ 3 million deal with $ 1 million in incentives, tweet from Hey dude.
Adam DuvallThe Miami Marlins contract is for one year, $ 5 million, for Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
Latest in MMO
Rob Piersall spoke to ex-Met Chasen Bradford, who is trying to get an MLB team this spring.
Jacob deGrom is the favorite of the Draft Kings to win the Cy Young this season with +500 odds, Ryan Finkelstein story.
The Mets are interested in pitchers Jake Arrieta and James Paxton – Thomas Hall discussed whether the Mets should shoot Arrieta.
On this date in the history of the Mets
1987: Ray Knight signed a two-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
Birthdays: Tom Veryzer (68), Steve Springer (60), Brian Daubach (49)
Come on Mets!
