Morning Briefing: Mets “Increasing Focus” On Trevor Bauer
Good Morning, Mets fans!
A heartbreaking day in baseball as we at MMO and the entire baseball community mourn the loss of Hank Aaron. He was truly a legend in every sense of the word, and our condolences go out to his family in this difficult time. The news was announced on Friday morning by CBS46.
Latest Mets News
Tim Ryder of MMO reported on Jon Heyman’s comments stating that the Mets have Jackie Bradley Jr. “on their radar.”
SNY has brought back “Behind the Booth Live” where Gary Cohen, Ron Darling, and Keith Hernandez talk about the latest MLB and Mets news.
Latest MLB News
Ken Rosenthal published and updated an article on the Mets’ interest in Trevor Bauer, including additional details about his Twitter behavior.
Abbey Mastracco of Bleacher Report wrote an article on the harassment she has faced as a woman in sports, thus far in her career. Mastracco also informs her readers of why women in sports who are harassed have a hard time reporting it as well as how you can help and support women in sports.
Justin Toscano of The Record reported that Davey Johnson had originally gone to the hospital to received treatment for COVID-19 and has since returned home to recover.
Jon Morossi of MLB Network reported that the Red Sox are in talks with free agent Garrett Richards, as are some other teams.
Jayson Stark of The Athletic reports on the greatest era of shortstops. He looked at the numbers and the results may shock you.
Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported that the Red Sox have agreed to a multi-year deal with Enrique Hernandez. Partick Glynn of MMO reports on Jon Morossi’s news earlier in the day where the Red Sox are making progress on a deal with the IF/OF.
The Chicago Cubs and C Austin Romine have agreed to a one-year deal, pending physicals, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
IF/OF Jurickson Profar has come to an agreement with the San Diego Padres for a three-year deal for $21M, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.
Mike Petriello of MLB wrote an article focusing on the top five teams that could “really use” a centerfielder like Jackie Bradley Jr. on their roster.
Jesse Rogers of ESPN posted an article on Kris Bryant using a specific quote from the third basemen as the headline for the post, “Cubs’ Bryant not having as much fun as before,” Bryant noticed the headline and immediately discredited the quote as it was taken out of context and used to push this other narrative by Rogers amidst the plethora of trade rumors surrounding the All-Star third basemen.
Thomas Leary of Sports Business Journal posted an article with MLBNetwork’s Marc Caiafa recognizing the significance of Hank Aaron‘s passing.
Latest NL East News
Craig Mish of SportsGrid reported that the Miami Marlins have struck a deal with RP Anthony Bass. Anthony Morossi of MLBNetwork reported the details for the contract at two-years with a team option for 2023.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that Ryan Zimmerman will be returning to the Washington Nationals for a one-year $1M deal.
Latest on MMO
Rich Mancuso was fortunate enough to speak with Mets legend Dwight Gooden over lunch in an MMO Exclusive Interview.
James Schapiro wrote an op-ed on the Mets’ need for left-handed relief pitching.
On This Day in Mets History
Happy Birthday Robert Carson (31), and Charlie Greene (49)!
As always, stay happy, healthy, and safe!
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