The Mets might spend more money than expected, per the Daily News, and have at least gotten Mike Moustakas into the conversation. They’ve also talked to the Pirates about Andrew McCutchen again.
Dominic Smith’s hard-hit rate suggests he was wildly unlucky at the plate during his first stint in the majors.
New pitching coach Dave Eiland is getting positive reports from Mets starters about his newly instituted offseason throwing program.
Former Mets starter Dillon Gee is headed to Japan. The 32-year-old righty will pitch for the Chunichi Dragons in 2018.