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Gonzalez 'looking forward to great ride' with Mets

1B Adrian Gonzalez, whose free agent deal with the Mets became official on Thursday, tweeted about his excitement.

I am extremely excited and ready for the 2018 season. Looking forward to a great ride with my new teammates and coaches with the @Mets
Can't wait for #SpringTraining to start.
I am ready! Are you? pic.twitter.com/biW0hTTR1e - Adrián González (@Adrian_ElTitan) January 18, 2018

The 35-year-old Gonzalez, who was designated for assignment by the Braves after being acquired from the Dodgers earlier this offseason, dealt with a back injury last season while hitting just .