July 2018 - New York Mets Wiretap
Noah Syndergaard has been the subject of trade rumors recently, but the right-hander displayed his loyalty to the New York Mets on Instagram this weekend.
Syndergaard has been linked to the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins in trade possibilities.
Under a photo of himself in his Mets' uniform, Syndergaard posted: "My Team, Our Colors, New York's Future."
The Mets continued their busy offseason Sunday, agreeing to a two-year contract with veteran catcher Wilson Ramos, according to multiple reports.
The deal is pending a physical. Once completed, it will be worth a total of $19 million, according to Fancred.
Ramos, who was acquired by the Phillies from the Rays at July's trade deadline, is solid defensively and is a proven commodity offensively with a career .273 batting average and 109 home runs.
The New York Mets have agreed to bring Jeurys Familia back on a three-year, $30 million deal.
The 29-year-old had a 3.13 ERA in 70 relief appearances for the Mets and Oakland Athletics last season.
New York traded the right-hander to Oakland on July 21.
Familia served a 15-game domestic-violence suspension at the start of the 2017 season and missed a large chunk of time because of a blood clot in his right shoulder.
The New York Mets are making a push to acquire J.T. Realmuto from the Miami Marlins.
The Marlins consider the Mets the front-runner to acquire the catcher, according to one source.
However, New York general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said: "I wouldn't want to say we're making significant progress or close to anything."
Chili Davis has been hired as hitting coach of the New York Mets after spending last season in that role with the Chicago Cubs.
Davis was hitting coach for Oakland manager Bob Melvin (2012-14) and Boston manager John Farrell (2015-17) before moving to the Cubs under manager Joe Maddon.
The New York Mets are interested in A.J. Pollock as a target in free agency.
While appearing on MLB Network Radio, new Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said the Mets have been in contact with Pollock's representatives about a possible match.
Pollock, who turned 31 on Wednesday, has been limited to 12, 112 and 113 games over the last three seasons due to injury.
The New York Mets aggressively pursued Edwin Diaz in part to "block" the Philadelphia Phillies from trading for the closer, says Jeff Wilpon.
The Mets acquired Diaz, Robinson Cano and cash considerations from the Seattle Mariners on Monday for Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak and prospects Jarred Kelenic, Justin Dunn and Gerson Bautista.
Wilpon, New York's COO, told reporters the Mets believed if they failed to acquire Diaz, the Phillies would ultimately trade for him.
A blockbuster trade that gained momentum throughout the week has been completed, as the Seattle Mariners have agreed to deal All-Star closer Edwin Diaz and veteran second baseman Robinson Cano to the New York Mets, according to multiple reports.
In return, the Mariners reportedly will receive veteran right fielder Jay Bruce and several prospects -- right-handed pitcher Justin Dunn, a first-rounder in 2016; outfielder Jarred Kelenic, the sixth overall pick in 2018; right-handed reliever Anthony Swarzak and right-handed pitcher Gerson Bautista.