Meet the MetsDevin Williams chose to return to New York, despite his shortcomings last season. That says a lot about him, writes Laura Albanese of Newsday.Central to both the Mets’ and Yankees’ offseason is evaluating the markets of Pete Alonso and Cody Bellinger without qualifying offers attached, writes Joel Sherman of The New York Post. “I don’t think length is out there for Alonso,” said one AL official.Anthony DiComo of MLB.com gave us a Mets primer for the Winter Meetings, which begin today.Around the National League EastThe Nationals traded lefty reliever José Ferrer to the Mariners in exchange for catcher Harry Ford and right-handed pitcher Isaac Lyon.Mark Bowman of MLB.com outlined what to expect from the Braves this week at the Winter Meetings.Brian Murphy of MLB.com goes through the options for the Phillies if Kyle Schwarber leaves Philadelphia in free agency. Around Major League BaseballMLB.com reviewed each team’s biggest need ahead of the Winter Meetings. The Cubs are interested in veteran right-hander Zac Gallen.Yesterday at Amazin’ AvenueBrian Salvatore reviewed 2025 trade deadline acquisition Gregory Soto’s season. This Date in Mets HistoryOn this date in 1984, the Mets traded Walt Terrell to the Detroit Tigers in return for infielder Howard Johnson.