Morning Briefing: Mets Reportedly Have About $10 Million Left to Spend
Good morning, Mets fans!
Steve Cohen may not be done yet.
During a broadcast of Mets Hot Stove on SNY, Andy Martino said the Mets have about $10 million left to spend.
“What the priority is within that is the relief pitching, they will bolster the bullpen before spring training or early on in spring training, while the offseason business is still going on,” Martino said.
Making additions to the lineup is less than a priority, he added. Martino noted with the number the Mets are aiming for, it would be difficult to sign the likes of J.D. Martinez or Justin Turner. However, he did say that Cohen “is always willing to stretch for the right opportunity.”
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