The New York Mets have signed JD Martinez as their designated hitter, with owner Steve Cohen taking credit for the move that costs $25 million. Martinez's signing bolsters the Mets' lineup behind star slugger Pete Alonso. The Mets had a late sign with Martinez, prompting discussions about the Yankees potentially doing the same with Jordan Montgomery. Martinez's signing has implications for the Mets' playoff hopes and lineup dynamics, with ex-teammates praising his professionalism and impact on the team. The Angels have also shown interest in Martinez but have not made a sufficient offer yet.
https://t.co/O3hxBDudwN Breaking down why the Mets signed J.D. Martinez.
J.D. Martinez signing gives Mets flexibility, counter to NL wild-card contenders https://t.co/OIQz4GEkx1 https://t.co/B8KftE1pfE
"J.D. is one of those guys that has climbed the mountain before, he's won a World Series" Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo talk about what J.D. Martinez brings to the #Mets https://t.co/fgT4xYYr8c
There's two sides to every deal, and the euphoria in the #Mets clubhouse over the J.D. Martinez signing was understandably a bit muted over in Mark Vientos' corner. https://t.co/fHjO8or8ie
The Mets' J.D. Martinez deal means Mark Vientos' opportunity as the team’s everyday DH passes by, @DPLennon writes https://t.co/FSOz1RCVab
Carlos Mendoza and Mark Vientos talk about Vientos's mentality with the #Mets signing J.D. Martinez https://t.co/QqwPdCDGry
Brandon Nimmo said that Steve Cohen created a group chat with himself, Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso. "It's not like it's been used a lot, but he put us in a chain and told us [about the J.D. Martinez signing]." Nimmo was also present Friday to greet Martinez at Clover Park.
Brandon Nimmo, who didn't travel to Tampa, served as the welcoming committee for J.D. Martinez today at Clover Park. Nimmo said Martinez - who will remain in Port St. Lucie when the Mets head north - was trying to chart a plan to get ready for the season as quickly as possible.
Mark Vientos just homered in his first at-bat since the J.D. Martinez signing. It was his team-leading fifth of spring training. Earlier this month, Vientos said he has "a chip on my shoulder ... I just feel like that's the narrative for me since I've been playing this game." https://t.co/35JPDP58Ce
Mark Vientos just hit his #Mets-leading fifth homer this spring, roughly 16 hours after the team signed J.D. Martinez to take his job.
The Mets Scoop up a New DH https://t.co/sA5lDuaD2f
"They needed one more big bat and JD Martinez certainly is that" @Ken_Rosenthal weighs in on the @Mets new DH ▶️ https://t.co/EnigF7lYBb https://t.co/hmd9Efs5Rp
"He's been doing it for a long time and he's gonna help that clubhouse" @FlavaFraz21 reacts to the news of JD Martinez signing with the @Mets Tap in on #FTLive YouTube ▶️ https://t.co/EnigF7lYBb https://t.co/6OVTgkXtM3
Michael Lorenzen, Ken Rosenthal and Andy Behrens join; JD Martinez to the Mets | Foul Territory https://t.co/39id3bq4nH
JD Martinez may prove to be an expensive signing...not bc of luxury tax hit (much of contract deferred) but bc of the protection in the lineup it will afford #PeteAlonso to hit 50+ dongs in'24, thus elevating his FA price tag! #LFGM
J.D. Martinez has several ex-teammates in the Mets' clubhouse. They were raving this morning about his professionalism. "It's unreal," Jake Diekman said. "He's the smartest hitter ever." Adam Ottavino: "He's just one of the most dedicated hitters you'll ever see to his craft."
Luis Severino on the Mets getting J.D. Martinez: "This lineup is now a lot better, not only with his bat, but with his mind. He's a smart guy. It's a great acquisition."
Column for https://t.co/HXLkX5MaC9, ICYMI: Can one proven RBI guy transform a lineup? JD Martinez's spectacular RISP numbers for career and 2023 make the case he'll have a huge impact filling the void Mets had in their lineup hitting behind Alonso. https://t.co/hfySFth2Eo
The JD Martinez contract is more than affordable. All teams make phone calls. Teams serious about contending make deals. #Marlins #Mets #MLB @ManOn2nd
Within a week of Opening Day, the Mets landed their biggest fish of the offseason, signing J.D. Martinez to bolster their starting lineup. Our @FinkelsteinRyan on how this changes the plan for the Mets this season: https://t.co/FUuRxB2GQq
#Mets add a 33-homer bat to the middle of the lineup https://t.co/SJo26Spkc5 https://t.co/9cSgGqXSYT
Scott Boras’ rough offseason continues with J.D. Martinez’s Mets deal https://t.co/uFWi81gWwB https://t.co/NfRwBBBlqr
Column for https://t.co/HXLkX5MaC9: Some eye-opening numbers, as well as a scout's view, making the case that JD Martinez is an elite run-producer and someone the Mets desperately needed to hit behind Alonso and help make their playoff hopes realistic. https://t.co/hfySFth2Eo
Mets owner Steve Cohen looked for value — and found it — in J.D. Martinez, @DPLennon writes https://t.co/jpiQfkbhHT
Have a column that will be posted soon showing that JD Martinez has been a great clutch hitter throughout his career. Numbers w/RISP are fairly spectacular: more detail in column but he has a .925 OPS and a .935 OPS w/2 outs. Even better last season. Knows how to drive in runs.
Thursday night, the sliding scale between developing for the future and trying to win now finally tipped. How? J.D. Martinez's contract demands reached a point that became palatable to the Mets: https://t.co/7NqK9rAH0Y
Yankees should seriously consider paying the tax and bringing back Jordan Montgomery, says @Joelsherman1 https://t.co/8VeZKYIxa6
Congrats to Driveline Trainee @JDMartinez28 on signing with the @Mets Here's some recent swings of his with his walk out song to match 🔥🙌 https://t.co/newMP4TPQn
Mets finally get proven power bat to hit behind star slugger Pete Alonso. (Credit to Cohen: they are in 110 percent tax bracket so this costs much more) https://t.co/kk9lUTGHwV
If the Angels truly made an offer to JD Martinez, they should be pivoting and signing Brandon Belt to a deal. But I’m not gonna get any hopes up for that; he’ll probably sign a league min deal with Texas or something.
https://t.co/pMwn2gFEU3 The Mets had a late sign with Martinez. Thoughts on if the Yankees should try to do the same with Montgomery.
The Mets have needed a designated hitter for longer than COVID has been around. About time.
Now it would nice if Steve Cohen follows up the JD Martinez signing with Jordan Montgomery.
JD takeaways: 1. Answers who is hitting behind Alonso. 2. Eliminates trying to break in 2 young hitters at once (Baty/Vientos). 3. Compensates somewhat if Marte does not come all the way back. 4. Re-emphasizes to clubhouse the NYM are trying for playoffs in ‘24 https://t.co/7qmOyt1mhI
JD Martinez is excited to play for @NjTank99 this season https://t.co/mAtYDTyZfQ
Mets finally get proven power bat to hit behind star slugger Pete Alonso. (Credit to Cohen: they are in 110 percent tax bracket so this costs $25M) https://t.co/kk9lUTGHwV
https://t.co/K1QNFjBjkp A few days back wrote why Mets’ interest in Martinez was growing and why a signing was possible. https://t.co/WYVuwztX9d
The Mets get their DH!!!! https://t.co/WHn4V1j2Qq https://t.co/qx2unczG4x
“The Angels made an offer to JD Martinez” https://t.co/Vy5mFq6bnY https://t.co/6nprP0oU3e
https://t.co/8wnpTWBcVG. Friday MLB notes: Mets, Angels bids for top DH JD Martinez haven’t yet left to deals plus many more notes
Mets’, Angels’ J.D. Martinez offers aren’t quite there yet https://t.co/uT63uGFA0x https://t.co/igDto6DMar
Zack Short's first home run as a Met (spring training, at least) is a grand slam off RJ Petit, punctuating a 7-run 8th inning.
Jordan Montgomery rumors: Yankees restart talks with free-agent starter after losing Gerrit Cole to injury https://t.co/sdowxntkAa
Jon Heyman on BR Live said he's "not so sure" if the #Angels are done making moves. "I think they are in on JD Martinez. I think they have made an offer. I'm not sure how likely that is though." "They are talking about JD Martinez but have not offered enough up to this point."
Scott Boras* has engaged the Yankees* regarding Jordan Montgomery per Scott Boras* https://t.co/PjjlmiMHeH