PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets were expected to speak in person with Jacob deGrom’s representatives Thursday in a possible first step toward the pitcher receiving a long-term contract from the club.
DeGrom’s lead agent, Jeff Berry, was in town, according to sources, and planned to meet with deGrom and speak with general manager Brodie Van Wagenen and possibly team COO Jeff Wilpon.
Berry, who lives about three hours away in the Tampa area, had dinner with another CAA client, Tim Tebow, on Wednesday.
DeGrom is in the process of getting acquainted with Berry, a source indicated.