LAS VEGAS — The market will eventually heat up and player movement will accelerate, but as Day 3 of the winter meetings neared conclusion, the Mets remained in a deep freeze.
And the source of that inactivity might have been none other than the catcher on whom their sights were initially set a year ago, with the lovefest intensifying in recent weeks as the Marlins have shopped J.T. Realmuto.
Until there’s resolution on the All-Star catcher, the Mets could be hamstrung in trying to fill vacancies not only behind the plate, but also in the bullpen and outfield.