General manager Billy Eppler wouldn’t directly address Carlos Correa or the fizzled negotiations, but indicated he’s satisfied with the Mets’ lineup.
over Flushing Bay, leaving the Mets’ lineup without a big winter splash. But general manager Billy Eppler doesn’t necessarily share his boss’ view that another hitter was needed this offseason.the Mets significantly reduced the guaranteed portion of their offerOn a Zoom call Tuesday with reporters, Eppler wouldn’t directly address Correa or the fizzled negotiations, but indicated he’s satisfied with the lineup.
Mets general manager Billy Eppler says he’s confident in the Mets’ lineup, even without Carlos Correa.The lineup will return Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil and Starling Marte, among others, giving the Mets the same nucleus as last season when they won 101 games and finished fifth in MLB in scoring, but didn’t advance beyond the wild-card round of the playoffs.
Eppler indicated he’s still interested in adding an outfielder this offseason. Free agents available include Adam Duvall, Jurickson Profar and Tommy Pham.
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