Mets could introduce Buck Showalter on Tuesday, new scoreboards, and is a division rival in on Michael Conforto?

The Marlins have shown interest in Michael Conforto this winter

Buck Showalter - image courtesy of Derral Chen

What’s Up with the Mets? 💭

• The Mets are expected to hold a press conference on Tuesday to introduce Buck Showalter (New York Post)

• Showalter and the Mets brass have already begun exploring options for the coaching staff (New York Post)

• Samsung and the Mets will partner to install new ribbon scoreboards around the stadium for the 2022 season, and a new, larger scoreboard in center field for the 2023 season (team release)

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Here’s a look at the scoreboards which will be installed at Citi Field by 2023:

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Hot Stove 🔥

• MLB and the MLBPA are not expected to discuss core economic issues for a new collective bargaining agreement until January (Athletic)

• The league and union have met since the lockout began, recently discussing issues around PED violations, scheduling, the joint domestic violence agreement, and more (ESPN)

• The Marlins have had discussions with Scott Boras regarding Michael Conforto (Man on Second Baseball)

• Freddy Galvis is close to signing with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (Yahoo Japan)

• The A’s are narrowing their search for a new manager on Mark Kotsay (MLB Network)

• After settling on language in his new contract, Justin Verlander’s deal with the Astros is now official (ESPN)

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