The New York Mets spent big this Black Friday, signing some top free agents in the market. While many others are still negotiating deals, the Mets spent $124.5 million in a single day.
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Although the deals haven’t been made official yet, the Mets players have already started welcoming the new team members. From infielders to outfielders, here are the free agents who will play for the Mets next season.
Starling Marte, Canha, and Eduardo are out of reach for other teams now
The New York Mets signed contracts with infielder Eduardo Escobar, and outfielders Starling Marte and Mark Canha. According to MLB insider, Jon Heyman, the Mets have spent $124.5M, stealing the free agents from top franchises like New York Yankees.
The most money was spent on former Oakland Athletics star Starling Marte. Starling and Mets have signed a four-year contract for $78 million. Mark Canha has been given a two-year contract with a one-year extension clause for $26.5 million. As for Eduardo Escobar, he was brought home on a two-year, $20 million contract.
The #Mets have a Black Friday to remember: They sign free agent CF Starling Marte to a 4-year, $78 million contract per @JonHeyman, after signing Eduardo Escobar and Mark Canha earlier in the day. Total expenditures: $124.5 million.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) November 27, 2021
Mets player, Taijuan Walker, was thrilled to have Escobar on the team. Confirming the deal, he tweeted, ”Man I couldn’t be more excited to have my boy Escobar with us. Hands down one of the best teammates I’ve ever had. Mets fans are going to love him! Welcome my friend.”
Man I couldn’t be more excited to have my boy Escobar with us. Hands down one of the best teammates I’ve ever had. Mets fans are going to love him!
Welcome my friend @escobardelapica— Taijuan Walker (@tai_walker) November 26, 2021
The Mets still have some other players on their radar for next season, and it looks like they want to take the first benches in the bidding war. However, a former New York Mets star is upset with the team.
Marcus Stroman rants about not being a priority
New York Mets spent a lot of money on Friday, and the fans were excited to see the new additions. However, they also want the Mets to re-sign their former star, baseball pitcher, Marcus Stroman.
Sad for the fans, Marcus revealed that his former team is not keen on re-signing him. Marcus tweeted, ”I would love to be back on the squad next year. I’ve proven that I can pitch in NY…others usually crumble under that New York pressure. However, I know a source who says the front office rather the other pitchers on the market. I’m going to dominate wherever I end up!”
Mets’ new general manager, Billy Eppler, will not stop here, with more spending definitely on the horizon as the Mets strengthen their team for the 2022 season. Who do you think the Mets will target next?
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