Morning Briefing: More Lockout Silence As Football Prevails

Good morning, Mets fans!

On a day dominated by the NFL playoffs, little happened in the baseball world. Today’s morning briefing is highlighted by some minor news and updates. 

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Matt Klentak, who worked as the GM of the Philadelphia Phillies for more than five years, has been hired by the Brewers as a special assistant in the front office. Klentak was still working with Philadelphia as a strategy and development officer, but now has another opportunity in a prominent role elsewhere.  

A piece featured on MLB Trade Rumors written by Darragh McDonald highlights a potential trade candidate when the lockout ends– the Mets’ own J.D. Davis.

Bartolo Colon shared a quote about his son, who seems to be following in the footsteps of his father’s former teammate, Matt Harvey, when it comes to pitching form. 

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James Villani wrote about Tyler Anderson, a former Pirate who is a free agent this offseason. In his free agent profile, Villani discusses why the left-hander could be a fit for the Mets. 

In the newest installment of his weekly offseason recap, Patrick Glynn discusses the team’s fully loaded coaching staff and more. 

On This Date in Mets History

Birthdays: Mike Glavine (49), Neil Allen (64)

Let’s go Mets!

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