John From Albany – Mets Breakfast Links 6/27/2020

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Chris Woodward, it is the one year anniversary of a bad Mets loss in Philly and the resulting Mike Francesa rant, and we get more details about MLB's health protocols. 

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Mets Links:

Faith and Fear in Flushing looked at one of the Great Mets for All Seasons, Mookie Wilson.

Amazing Avenue: How the Mets’ bullpen looks going into 2020 season. “Roster Resource over at FanGraphs projects a ‘pen of Edwin Diaz, Dellin Betances, Seth Lugo, Justin Wilson, Jeurys Familia, Brad Brach, Robert Gsellman, Daniel Zamora, Paul Sewald, Corey Oswalt, and Walker Lockett.”

Rising Apple: Mets prospects are key to keeping Marcus Stroman, Noah Syndergaard. Writer Tim Boyle feels that rookies may free up salary to keep them: “Right now, the Mets farm system has some arms on the rise. David Peterson is the closest to big league action with 2019 draftees Matthew Allan and Josh Wolf also falling in as notable names. We also shouldn’t neglect the other guys such as Jordan Humphreys, Kevin Smith, and Thomas Szapucki.”

Matt Netter Mets 360.com: For the Mets, even top 10 picks have been a crap shoot.  “From 1965 to 1969 the Mets had a run of futility in the draft. Chosen among the top five each year in that span were pitchers Les Rohr, Jon Matlack, and Randy Sterling, shortstop Tim Foli and catcher Steve Chilcott. Matlack, who was the 1972 Rookie of the Year and a three-time All-Star was clearly the cream of this crop. The Pennsylvania-born lefty had a career ERA of 3.18 and won 125 games over 13 seasons with the Mets and Rangers.”

Mets.com: 9 must-see Mets artifacts on display at Hall. The 1) Magical glove Tommie Agee used in Game 3 of the 1969 World Series; The Batting gloves that Pete Alonso when he smashed his 53rd homer and the hat Tom Seaver wore when he struck out 19 batters in the game and whiffing a still-standing record of 10 straight opponents to end the contest.

Mets.com: For Ron Swoboda, a latent appreciation of Hodges. 'He belongs in the Hall,' the 1969 champ said of his late manager.

Mike Puma NY Post: Where the Mets stand as the long MLB layoff nears an end.

Ken Davidoff NY Post: Away from baseball, Jose Reyes is pursuing his musical passion.

Reflections On Baseball: Alex Rodriguez Can Put A Lifeless New York Mets Franchise On Steroids.

NY Daily News: Mets working out details of summer camp including building a 60-man player pool and using Brooklyn’s MCU Park as an alternate training site.

Empire Writes Back: New York Mets: Taking a Look at the 60-Game Season.

You Tube NY Mets Videos: Original Met, Jay Hook Talks Mets’ Early Days.

MLB LINKS:

Mike’s Mets: Baseball: Bruised, But Back.

SNY.TV (Mets Blog): What would it take for MLB to cancel the 2020 season? SNY has obtained amended language that sheds light on this question.

“The Commissioner retains the right to suspend or cancel the 2020 championship season or postseason, or any games therein, in the event that (i) restrictions on travel throughout the United States are imposed; (ii) there is a material change in circumstances such that the Commissioner determines, after consultation with recognized medical experts and the Players Association, that it poses an unreasonable health and safety risk to players or staff to stage those games, even without fans in attendance; or (III) The number of players who are unavailable to perform services due to COVID-19 is so great that the competitive integrity of the season is undermined.”

Here are just a few of the ways we’ll keep our players and personnel safe, and limit the spread of COVID-19. https://t.co/y0pyGMNBGx pic.twitter.com/M0ee984sgN

— MLB (@MLB) June 26, 2020

Matt Musico Metsmerized Online: Two Ways MLB Can Potentially Get Out of the Doghouse in 2020. “Mic The Dudes Up” and “Air More Games During the Day.”

MLB.com: The best 60-game stretches in MLB history.  No Mets made the list but here are some of the others: Batting average - Last decade: . 427 -- Josh Hamilton 2010; All-time leader: Rogers Hornsby (.466) 1924; On Base Average Last decade: .560 -- Joey Votto 2015; All-time leader: Barry Bonds (.613) 2004; Home runs Last decade: 33 -- Giancarlo Stanton 2017; All-time leader: Barry Bonds (37) 2001.

MLB.com: 12 candidates to hit .400 this season. No Mets mentioned.  Not even Jeff McNeil!  Here is their list: Superstars: José Altuve, Astros; Cody Bellinger, Dodgers; DJ LeMahieu, Yankees; Anthony Rendon, Angels; Mike Trout, Angels; Christian Yelich, Brewers; Sleepers: Luis Arraez, Twins; Howie Kendrick, Nationals: Alex Verdugo, Red Sox; Rockies: Nolan Arenado; Daniel Murphy; Yonathan Daza. 

NJ.com: Why Yankees’ Aaron Boone is digging baseball’s new extra-inning rule. “I don’t think I’m such a traditionalist,” Boone said Thursday on a TickPick video chat. “I’m always open to some things changing and pushing the envelope and trying to find areas where you can make the game a little more exciting. A lot now, we’re trying to engage a younger fan base more and more.”  Personal note – It works in the minor leagues.  It actually forces teams to play small ball way more than they usually do. 

AP News: Blue Jays expect decision ‘very soon’ on where they’ll play.

ESPN: Rangers staff say they are 'terrified for our safety' amid positive virus tests.

ESPN.com: As coronavirus spikes in MLB markets, so does scrutiny from health experts.

USA Today: MLB plans its 60-game schedule: 'Hopefully, we never have to do this again'.

Yahoo Sports: Fenway Park could become the next epicenter of racial injustice protests in American sports.

Yahoo Sports: Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles jailed after being found sleeping behind Florida airport.

**Top Request**-The one and only Satchel-(our fav)From the Flagstaff Films Baseball home movie archive pic.twitter.com/ZYhTFFKn8L

— Flagstaff Films (@flagstafffilms) June 25, 2020

Minor League Baseball:

⚾️🔥 @_David_Peterson pic.twitter.com/1YWkmvMhZI

— Mets Farm Report (@MetsFarmReport) June 26, 2020

Asian Baseball:

Yesterday in Japan:

Yakult Swallows 3 Hanshin Tigers 1 Nori Aoki 1 for 3 (Box Score).

In today’s games:

Yakult Swallows 9 Yomiuri Giants 6 Nori Aoki 1 for 1 as a pinch hitter with 2 RBIs (Box Score).

Here is the Japan Baseball Scoreboard.

YonHap News: Korean Gov't likely to decide on letting fans back into sports games by weekend.

Yesterday in the KBO:

NC Dinos 9 Doosan Bears 3  Aaron Altherr 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored (Box Score).

Kia Tigers 8 Kiwoom Heros 6 Drew Gagnon  5.1 innings, 8 hits, 2 walks, 3 Ks, 2  earned runs (Box Score).

Today on the KBO.

In today’s game so far Aaron Altherr 1 for 3 with 2 RBIs (Box Score).

Here is KBO’s Scoreboard.

Yesterday at Mack’s Mets:

Reese Kaplan -- Baseball is Back Warts and All.

Tom Brennan - BASEBALL’S ALL TIME BEST HITTING PITCHERS.

Mike's Mets - How Not To Take Responsibility.

Mack’s Blast from the Past comes from 6/27/2010: Binghamton 11, Akron 6 Nick Evans smashed four extra-base hits, including a homer, in five trips to the plate and Mark Cohoon won his Double-A debut as Binghamton knocked off Akron 11-6 at Canal Park Saturday night. The B-Mets have now won all five meetings with the Aeros at Canal Park this season.

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:

Born on this date:

• Jeff Conine (1966)
• Ricardo Jordan (1970)
• Chris Woodward (1976)

Died on this date:

• Anthony Young (2017)

Transactions:

New York Mets signed free agent Ed Kranepool on June 27, 1962.

New York Mets released Tom Sturdivant on June 27, 1964.

New York Mets signed free agent Roy Lee Jackson on June 27, 1975.

Cleveland Indians claimed Vinny Rottino of the New York Mets on waivers on June 27, 2012.

National Pastime.com: 

1962	Monroe High School standout Ed Kranepool, who was an Opening Day guest seated in the owners' box with Mrs. Joan Payson and M. Donald Grant, signs a contract that includes an $85,000 bonus, as an amateur free agent with the Mets. The 17 year-old Bronx teenager will spend his entire 18-year career with the expansion team, establishing franchise records for hits, plate appearances, and games played.
1973	In the opener of a twin bill at Shea Stadium, Buzz Capra pitches four innings of no-hit relief against the Phillies to get the save for starter George Stone as the Mets beat the Phillies, 7-6. A few hours earlier, the 25 year-old right-handed reliever had attended his dad's funeral in Illinois.

1993

Anthony Young sets a major league record when he drops his 24th straight decision, a 5-3 Mets loss to St. Louis at Shea Stadium. The hard-luck New York right-hander, who surpasses the mark established by Boston Dove hurler Cliff Curtis in 1911, will extend the dubious streak to 27 consecutive defeats before winning a game. (Ed. Note - Sadly, AY will die on this date in 2017 at the age of 51, losing his battle to brain cancer. - LP)

2008

In a 15-6 Mets victory over the Yankees at the Stadium, Carlos Delgado, with a double, three-run homer, and a grand slam, establishes a new team record with 9 RBIs in one game. The first baseman, who breaks Dave Kingman's 1976 club mark, also surpasses Sky King on the all-time home run list with the first of his two homers, moving into 34th place with his 443rd career round-tripper.

Baseball Reference:

1992: The Mets edge the Cards with all the runs coming on homers: Dave Gallagher and Tim Jones match dingers, and Howard Johnson's homer in the bottom of the 9th makes John Franco (6-0) a winner. It will be Johnson's last homer of the year.

2012: The Mets erupt for an uncharacteristic offensive outburst, crushing the Cubs, 17 - 1, their most runs in two years. They hit four homers, two by Daniel Murphy, a grand slam by Scott Hairston and a three-run shot by Ike Davis. With David Wright driving in 5 runs, those four players combine for all 17 RBI. Jon Niese is the beneficiary of all that offense, while Jeff Samardzija is charged with the loss.

Centerfield Maz: Remembering Mets History: (6/27/1967) The Odd Couple Movie Filming At Shea Stadium.

Centerfield Maz: Remembering Mets History: (6/27/2008) Carlos Delgado Sets Club Record With Nine RBIs.

Centerfield Maz: Remembering Mets History: (6/25/2015) Jacob deGrom's Two Hitter Ends Mets Seven Game Skid.

You tube:

6/27/13: Mets edge Rox at Coors on late homer by Byrd.

6/27/18: Four-run 9th pushes Pirates past the Mets.

5-run 9th leads Phillies over the Mets | Phillies-Mets Game Highlights 6/27/19.

Mets vs. Phillies - Mike Francesa goes nuts 6-27-2019.

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