Morning Briefing: Lindor, Carrasco Excited To Join Mets – metsmerizedonline.com

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Good Morning, Mets fans!

Shortstop Francisco Lindor expressed his excitement on becoming a Met via his Instagram.

Pitcher Carlos Carrasco shared a heartfelt message to Mets fans via the Mets’ Twitter page.

By acquiring Lindor, the Mets now have the best player in New York, writes Mike Lupica of the New York Daily News.

The Red Sox have engaged in trade talks with numerous teams about outfielder Andrew Benintendi.

The Padres are attempting to extend star infielder Fernando Tatis Jr. to a deal reportedly upwards of ten years and $320 million.

Former Red Sox outfielder Rusney Castillo will be playing baseball in Japan after signing with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon.

The Nationals have signed ex-Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber to a one-year deal reportedly worth $10 million.

The Phillies have traded RHP Carson Ragsdale to the Giants for RHP Sam Coonrod.

Thomas Hall discusses the potential battle of third base between J.D. Davis and Luis Guillorme.

Mojo Hill believes the Mets won their blockbuster trade with the Indians by addressing multiple areas that needed improvement.

2006: The Mets signed pitcher Mike Pelfrey to a four-year deal.

Birthdays: Kevin Baez (54), Jim Lindeman (59), Mario Diaz (59), Kelvin Torve (61)

Let’s go Mets!