Good morning, Mets fans!
As the 2023 Winter Meetings begin on Monday, trade rumors continue to spiral. In one of the latest reports from Hector Gomez of De Banica, according to sources, the Toronto Blue Jays have intensified their talks with the San Diego Padres for superstar Juan Soto.
They have now emerged as the favorite landing spot for Soto. Also mentioned in the report, the Yankees and Padres negotiations have stalled due to the prospects package that the Padres are asking for in exchange for Soto.
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Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, right-handed pitcher Andre Scrubb has agreed to terms on a minor league deal with the Mets. Scrubb pitched in the Astros’ bullpen from 2020-2021, and was hurt in 2022. He has recently been throwing mid-90’s in the Puerto Rican Winter League.
Per Roberty Murray of FanSided, according to sources familiar with the situation, free-agent relief pitcher, Joe Kelly and the Los Angeles Dodgers are “very close” to an agreement and all indications are that a deal will get done.
According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Baltimore Orioles are showing interest in right-handed relief pitcher, Robert Stephenson. They are looking for an impact arm in Felix Bautista’s absence.
Michael Mayer breaks down the schedule of events during the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings.
Ricky Keeler talks about why experience pitching in New York could help Luis Severino with the Mets.
Colby Morris discusses potentially cheaper options at relievers.
Michael Mayer breaks down MMO’s minor league player of the year: Jett Williams.
Evan Mazza discusses the Mets’ signing of Andre Scrubb to a minor league deal.
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