Just Mets digest - week of February 5
Here's a look at a summary of the last week for the Mets as players begin descending upon Port St. Lucie
What’s up with the Mets? 🍎
FRIDAY
Former Mets GM Billy Eppler has been suspended for one year for his improper user of the injured list (Release)
The Mets remain in touch with the agents for JD Martínez, but its unknown how much progress has been made (New York Post)
Edwin Díaz (knee surgery) feels great after throwing his first bullpen session in Port St. Lucie (SNY)
THURSDAY
The Mets announced their 2024 Player Development Staff (Press Release)
Mark Vientos and Francisco Álvarez are among the Mets that have reported to camp early, as has Francisco Lindor (Mets)
WEDNESDAY
David Stearns said that the Mets are “invested” in keeping Pete Alonso with the organization long term (Foul Territory)
The Mets are “as likely as anyone else” to sign DH J.D. Martínez (MLB Network)
TUESDAY
The Mets are among three teams with interest in INF Gio Urshela (MLB Network)
RHP Phil Bickford won his arbitration case against the Mets - he will earn $900,000 in 2024 as opposed to the Mets’ proposal of $815,000 (New York Post)
The Mets officially announced their deal to sign LHP Jake Diekman to a one-year contract. They designated Austin Adams for assignment
MONDAY
OF Brandon Nimmo “would love” if Pete Alonso signed a long-term extension with the Mets (NY Post)
Mark Vientos, if healthy, will likely get the majority of at-bats at the designated hitter position in 2024 if the Mets don’t sign a free agent (SNY)
This week’s stories… ✍️
The bullpen has potential to be great, or to be traded all away… (Baron)
A plea for the Mets to get their City Connect uniforms right… (MacLeod)
Even if the price isn’t quite right, the Mets should bite on another bat… (Baron)
It’s time for the Mets to just sign JD Martínez (MacLeod)
The counterargument to signing JD Martínez (Mears)
Hot Stove 🔥
The Reds gave INF Jonathan India a two-year contract to avoid arbitration (MLB.com)
The Red Sox are talking about a trade with multiple clubs for OF Jarred Duran (New York Post)
The Astros are still looking to add another starting pitcher to their rotation (MLB.com)
A reunion between the Rangers and LHP Jordan Montgomery has become doubtful (Dallas Morning News)
Corey Kluber announced his retirement from baseball (Instagram)