PORT ST. LUCIE — Pete Alonso indicated upon arriving to camp that he was open to negotiating a brand new take care of the Mets in spring coaching and even throughout the season.
However Mets proprietor Steve Cohen has different concepts about tips on how to proceed with the slugging first baseman.
“We haven’t had any discussions and I believe at this level so far as for Pete it’s greatest for him to go have an amazing yr and never be distracted,” Cohen stated Sunday. “I believe it’s greatest for the ballclub. We all know how to do that. We did it with Edwin [Diaz], we did it with Brandon [Nimmo] after the season. We’ll determine it out after we get there.”
Nimmo reached free company and obtained from the Mets an eight-year contract price $162 million. Diaz bought a five-year contract price $102 million.
Alonso is receiving $20.5 million this season in his remaining arbitration-eligible yr.
With a number of groups receiving decreased TV income as regional sports activities networks take care of the realities of cord-cutting, Cohen was requested if there was any concern concerning the Mets’ relationship with SNY.
“I don’t see any points within the subsequent couple of years,” Cohen stated. “We now have a contract. What I’ll say is the entire TV ecosystem is altering clearly proper in entrance of our eyes and I believe in all probability having a serious impact on why groups are pulling again on spending. I believe we’re in a greater place, however finally all groups are going to should take care of that downside.”
Sean Reid-Foley has handled “arm fatigue” close to his biceps, in line with supervisor Carlos Mendoza, and was shut down from throwing for a brief stretch however has resumed taking part in catch.
The expectation is he’ll start ramping up on Tuesday and return to sport motion by the weekend. The best-hander is a consideration for a spot within the Mets bullpen.
“He’s been getting a number of motion,” Mendoza stated. “I’m glad he stated one thing.”
Jeff McNeil took at-bats on the minor league facet, in line with Mendoza, and is scheduled for his Grapefruit League debut on Tuesday. The second baseman was sidetracked by biceps discomfort earlier in camp.
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