Mets Morning News: Mets agree to a Re-Pete performance

Meet the Mets

The Mets and Pete Alonso finally agreed to a new contract that is worth $54 million over two years with an opt-out after the 2025 season.

With the Polar Bear back in Queens, what will the lineup potentially look like this season?

With Alonso’s return, the Mets are projected to have the second-highest payroll in the league behind only the Dodgers.

Baseball America ranked the team’s farm system as 12th in the league, a drop from the previous year.

Where does the Mets’ pitching staff stand as spring training is about to begin?

J.D. Martinez plans to play pickleball professionally once he retires from baseball.

The Rumble Ponies and the Syracuse Mets announced their coaching staff for the upcoming season.

Both Dylan Covey and Luis De Los Santos cleared waivers and were outrighted to Triple-A after they were previously designated for assignment.

Around the National League East

The Braves signed relief pitcher Tyler LaPorte to a minor league contract from the Frontier League.

With their rotation decimated by trades and injuries, the Marlins are looking to add veteran arms to their staff.

The Nationals are hoping some non-roster invitees will vie for a roster spot as spring training progresses.

Around Major League Baseball

The Twins are reportedly signing old friend Harrison Bader to a one-year deal.

The Angels will be staying in Anaheim for at least another seven years after extending their lease for Angel Stadium.

The Astros are planning to retire Billy Wagner’s number after he is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Houston is re-signing outfielder Ben Gamel to a one-year deal.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

Steve Sypa wrote about other intriguing prospects in the Mets’ system outside of our top twenty-five.

This Date in Mets History

On this date in 1998, the Mets acquired Al Leiter from the Marlins in exchange for A.J. Burnett, Jesus Sanchez, and outfielder Robert Stratton.

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