The Mets once again managed to stay in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Major League Baseball proposed eliminating 42 minor league teams, which immediately angered the communities potentially impacted, baseball fans, and even Congress. The Red Sox continue searching for a permanent manager to replace Alex Cora after he was swept up in the fallout from Houston. The on again off again trade of Mookie Betts to the Dodgers showed how far Boston has fallen while searching for financial flexibility. Houston is out to prove they can win without stealing signs, while the rest of baseball is out for revenge. Pitchers and Catchers report to Spring Training, the journey to October begins.Įxpectations are high in the Bronx after signing Gerrit Cole. After an off season of scandal, on again off again blockbuster trades, gigantic free agent signings, possible Minor League Baseball contraction, and the Mets being the Mets it is time to return to the diamond.
