Travis d'Arnaud

Earlier this week during Spring Training, Mets manager Terry Collins reportedly told new catching prospect Travis D'Arnaud that he doesn't want him blocking home plate when there's a play at the plate. As a baseball fan, are you okay with this advice, or do you think it's pansy baseball...

Now that R.A. Dickey has agreed to a contract extension with the suddenly stellar Blue Jays, the trade is complete. The New York Mets have traded the reigning Cy Young award winner and platoon catchers Mike Nickeas and Josh Thole for catching prospect Travis d'Arnaud, single-A pitcher Noah Syndergaard, Wuilmer Becerra and journeyman John Buck.