The Mets continue to pursue free agent outfielder George Springer despite reported heavy interest from the Toronto Blue Jays, according to industry sources.
Springer is one of the Mets’ top targets this offseason, if not the top target, and remains heavily in the mix.
Meanwhile, sources outside the organization see the Mets’ interest in free agent catcher James McCann as potentially serious. At the moment, the Mets are after McCann more than J.T. Realmuto.
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With Sandy Alderson running baseball operations, the Mets are not waiting until they hire a general manager to conduct offseason business. Alderson and his lieutenants are busy talking to agents and other teams.
Of course, free agent pitcher Trevor Bauer is also on the Mets' radar, although there are mixed indications in the industry regarding how serious the mutual interest is.
It is worth remembering that free agency is a fluid process. If Springer chooses another team, the Mets could pivot to be more aggressive on another front. But this is the state of the team’s pursuits as of this moment.