Here is the latest buzz and rumors surrounding Mets ace Jacob deGrom's free agency...
Nov. 21, 12:39 p.m.
The Mets are "hopeful that deGrom will choose them," reports SNY's Andy Martino.
Per Martino, retaining deGrom remains a priority for the Mets, who are also exploring alternatives.
Among the potential alternatives are Justin Verlander and Kodai Senga.
As far as the Mets' competition for deGrom, Martino reports that there are four teams that have been linked to him including the Mets.