Metsblog · Dec 8, 2015
Latest on Ben Zobrist: Decision expected by Thursday
Free-agent Ben Zobrist is Sandy Alderson's top target this offseason, Mets assistant GM John Ricco told reporters Sunday at the MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville.
Most Recent Update
Zobrist remains on track to sign before the end of this week's MLB Winter Meetings, a source familiar with process told FoxSports.com's John Morosi (Dec. 8, 1:37 pm). And, at least one Mets official was optimistic this morning that he would eventually choose the Mets, according to ESPN NY's Adam Rubin (Dec. 8. 11:38 am).
Previous Updates & Reaction
The Dodgers are no longer pursuing Zobrist, who they reportedly met with last week, according to SBNation's Chris Cotillo (Dec. 8, 11:56 am).