Morning Briefing: Nimmo Waived NTC After Talk With deGrom
Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets and Rangers dropped a bombshell on Tuesday, swapping Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien with the Mets sending $5 million to Texas. Nimmo is owed $101 million over the next five years, while Semien will make $72 million over three.
Per Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets asked Nimmo on Friday to waive his no-trade clause, and after a day of thinking, including a talk with Jacob deGrom, he agreed.
Brandon Nimmo. Photo by Ed Delany of Metsmerized
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On This Date in Mets History
1997: The Mets re-sign John Olerud to a two-year deal worth $8 million. He went on to have a breakout 1998 season, hitting .354 and receiving MVP votes.
2005: New York acquires slugging first baseman Carlos Delgado in exchange for Mike Jacobs, future reliever Yusmeiro Petit and an additional prospect.
Born on This Date: Bob Friend (1930), Jason Jacome (1970).
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