John From Albany – Mets Breakfast Links 7/11/2020

Good Morning. Happy Birthday Jack Heidemann and Luis Carpio.  Robinson Cano still missing from Mets camp and Brodie Van Wagenen not worried about his job as Mets GM.

Section Links: Mets Links, MLB Links, Minor League Links, Asian Baseball Links, and This Day in Mets History.

Mets Links:

NY Daily News: Robinson Cano still absent from camp, Mets won't say why (limited views without subscription).

Newsday: Mets' Yoenis Cespedes showing why Brodie Van Wagenen is 'excited' for slugger's return (limited views without subscription).

Newsday: Brodie Van Wagenen reiterates that he's not worried about his job as Mets GM.

NY Post: Brodie Van Wagenen: ‘Business as usual’ for Mets amid sale. “Van Wagenen said. ‘Our job is to go and try to build the best team we can and create an environment where this team can win each and every year. That’s been our focus.’”

SNY.tv: Mets' Luis Rojas praises Jacob deGrom's sim game performance: 'I think he was great'.  After allowing a leadoff double to Jed Lowrie, Jacob deGrom settled in and pitched three scoreless innings without allowing another hit. “He looked really good,” Rojas said on Friday. “Easy again, repeated his delivery with all of his pitches, velo was there, changeup, slider. He elevated the ball when he needed to.”

Mets.com: The Mets plan to open their alternate training site at MCU Park in Brooklyn by early next week, Van Wagenen said. At that point, the team will add players to its 60-man player pool; currently, that pool stands at 51, though a source said the Mets have been flying in Minor Leaguers in anticipation of adding them to the roster.  As Tropical Storm Fay circled over New York City on Friday, the Mets were forced to cancel their scheduled simulated game.

MLB.com: A Cy of relief? These 9 relief pitchers could win the award. Edwin Diaz, RHP, Mets made the list along with Josh Hader, LHP, Brewers; Liam Hendriks, RHP, A’s; Kirby Yates, RHP, Padres; Nick Anderson, RHP, Rays; Aroldis Chapman, LHP, Yankees; Kenley Jansen, RHP, Dodgers; Taylor Rogers, LHP, Twins; Aaron Bummer, LHP, White Sox;

Amazing Avenue: The Mets need Edwin Diaz to not be a disaster in 2020.  Writer Vasilis Drimalitis makes this good point: “Playing in front of no crowds will remove the pressure of feeling the wrath of the notoriously vocal New York crowd.”

Amazing Avenue: The Mets’ payroll outlook that new ownership would inherit.

Faith and Fear in Flushing: “Unforgettable, That’s What You Are” Greg Prince looks back at Pedro Martinez in 2005.

NY Times: For Sale: A Team With a Colorful Financial History.

Mike’s Mets: Fractured Fairy Tales, 2020 Edition.  Mike talks about the potential Mets sale and the ”value” of the team over the years.

Mets 360.com: Steve Cohen and his extra hurdle to purchase the Mets. Brian Joura talks about Steve Cohen getting approval from the other MLB owners.

Amazing Avenue: A lot has to happen for Matt Adams to play for the Mets this season.

Metstradamus: The Alternate Universe: Mets at Marlins 7-10-2020.

7/10/2006 In his first All-Star weekend, David Wright hits 22 homers in the Home Run Derby with teammate Paul Lo Duca on the mound.@paulloduca16 pic.twitter.com/2No067nvXX

— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) July 10, 2020

**Top Request** 5/12/62-Braves vs Mets- Polo Grounds, NYC-from the Flagstaff Films Baseball home movie archive pic.twitter.com/kmRKbSWRAS

— Flagstaff Films (@flagstafffilms) July 10, 2020

*Bonus* 63 Old-Timers Day-Polo Grounds (Part 1) from the Flagstaff Films Baseball home movie archive pic.twitter.com/rCXBXjmf5J

— Flagstaff Films (@flagstafffilms) July 10, 2020

*Bonus* 63 Old-Timers Day-Polo Grounds (Part 2) from the Flagstaff Films Baseball home movie archive pic.twitter.com/NoDGF4EVIz

— Flagstaff Films (@flagstafffilms) July 10, 2020

.@Mets Pete Alonso led @mlb in home runs last year as a rookie... Here's an animation of all 53 of his homers. ❄️🐻 pic.twitter.com/mYm8PgoWAJ

— Daren Willman (@darenw) July 10, 2020

August 7, 1982. Here is classic Bob Murphy, from player introduction to the call of the home run. The voice of summer. I miss him. #LGM #MetsRewind pic.twitter.com/7GgLHmUJVU

— Mets Rewind (@metsrewind) July 11, 2020

MLB LINKS:

MLB.com: 7 impending free agents with a lot on the line. Marcus Stroman is the Mets representative along with Trevor Bauer, RHP, Reds; Didi Gregorius, SS, Phillies; DJ LeMahieu, 2B, Yankees; Marcell Ozuna, OF, Braves; Joc Pederson, OF, Dodgers; Andrelton Simmons, SS, Angels.

CBS Sports: 2020 MLB season: Top storyline for every baseball team heading into 60-game schedule.  For the Mets they say: DeGrom's pursuit of Cy Young history.

Yahoo Sports: Are local health officials on board with MLB’s plan to play in home cities?

Yahoo Sports: A changed world: MLB managers explain how they are leading clubhouses after George Floyd, coronavirus.

ESPN: 'I'll miss the National League game': NL managers weigh in on the universal DH.

NY Post: Blue Jays players face massive fines, jail time for leaving team complex.

NY Post: Nationals’ Eric Thames prepared for MLB season by playing cornhole.

MLB Trade Rumors: Buster Posey Opts Out Of 2020 Season.

MLB Trade Rumors: Vlad Guerrero Jr. Shifts To First Base.

MLB Trade Rumors: Tommy Pham Cleared To Re-Join Padres.

MLB Trade Rumors: Realmuto: Extension Talks Have Not Progressed.

MLB Trade Rumors: Devin Mesoraco Joins University Of Pittsburgh Coaching Staff.

MLB Trade Rumors: Junior Guerra Returns To D-Backs Camp; Seth Beer Also Cleared To Return.

Minor League Baseball:

MiLB.com: Astros' Forrest Whitley ready, standing by.

Milb.com: Michael Kopech opts out of 2020 season.  No. 3 White Sox prospect has not pitched since 2018.

Detroit Tigers announced the signings of four undrafted free agents, one of whom is named Wilmer Flores. He is the younger brother of longtime Mets infielder Wilmer Flores.

— Joe Lemire (@LemireJoe) July 10, 2020

Asian Baseball:

Yesterday in Japan:

Yesterday’s Yakult game was postponed.

Nori Aoki is so far 1 for 1 and playing LF in today’s game (Box Score).

Here is the Japan Baseball Scoreboard.

Yesterday in the KBO:

Doosan Bears 10 Lotte Giants 5 Chris Flexen 7 innings 3 hits, 1 earned run, 1 walk, 6 K’s. (Box Score).

NC Dinos 12 LG Twins 2 Aaron Altherr 3 for 4, 3 run, 2 RBI (Box Score).

Aaron Altherr is back in CF for today’s game (Box Score).

Here is KBO’s Scoreboard.

Yesterday at Mack’s Mets:

Reese Kaplan -- Summertime Blues.

Tom Brennan - BEST TWO METS SIXTY GAME STRETCHES.

Mike's Mets - Nutmeg Can Barely Contain Her Excitement.

Mets 360 - Drew Smith, Jacob Rhame and the 2017 deadline deal righty relievers.

Mack’s Blast from the Past: Mets Minor League Report – July 11, 2013: Binghamton 4 Portland 0. Noah Syndergaard: 2.0 IP, 0 R, H, 0 BB, 3 K. He was followed by Ryan Fraser: (W, 1-1) 3.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 0 BB, K; Danny Muno: 2-3, RBI, 2 R; Cesar Puello: 3-4, 2 RBI; Darrell Ceciliani: 2-3, R.

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:

Born on this date:

• Ted Schreiber (1938)
• Jack Heidemann (1949)
• Donne Wall (1967)
• Mark Little (1972)
• Blaine Boyer (1981)
• Luis Carpio (1997)
• Chandler Avant (1995)
• Joon Feliz (2000)

Transactions:

New York Mets traded Chuck Hiller to the Philadelphia Phillies for Phil Linz on July 11, 1967.

New York Mets sold Jim Fregosi to the Texas Rangers on July 11, 1973.

New York Mets signed free agent Bill Almon on July 11, 1980.

New York Mets traded Gene Walter to the Seattle Mariners for Edwin Nunez on July 11, 1988.

New York Mets signed free agent Ruben Tejada on July 11, 2006.

New York Mets signed free agent Angel Berroa on July 11, 2009.

National Pastime.com: 

1976	At Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, thirty-four couples marry at home plate, and a wrestling championship match takes place in a promotion billed as Headlocks and Wedlocks. The Braves take down the Mets, 9-8.
1985	In a game won by Houston, 4-3, in 12 innings at the Astrodome, Nolan Ryan fans Mets left fielder Danny Heep in the sixth inning, becoming the first major leaguer to record 4000 career strikeouts. The 'Ryan Express' will end his 27-year Hall of Fame career whiffing 5,714 batters, establishing a major league mark unlikely to be challenged.

Baseball Reference:

1971: The Reds win game one against the Mets, 5 - 2, then complete the sweep as Tony Perez drives in all five runs to defeat the Mets, 5 - 3, in the nitecap. Perez puts the Reds ahead with a three-run homer off Tom Seaver in the 8th. Jim McGlothlin strikes out 12 in the game two win.

2002: The Mets score 8 runs in the 8th inning to break a 1 - 1 tie and defeat the Phillies, 9 - 1.

Centerfield Maz: Remembering Mets History (7/11/1967): Rookie Tom Seaver Earns Save In 2-1 Classic All Star Game.

Centerfield Maz: Jack Heidemann: Mid Seventies Mets Infielder (1975-1976).

Centerfield Maz: Remembering Mets History: (7/10/1999) Matt Franco's Subway Series Walk Off Single.

Centerfield Maz: Remembering Mets History (7/10/1984) Dwight Gooden Strikes Out The Side At the All Star Game.

You tube:

7/11/86 Braves/Mets Strawberry charges Dave Palmer.

7/11/1991 San Diego Padres at New York Mets. Mets win 4-3 on McReynolds walk off single.

7/11/14: Wheeler, Mets' offense roll in 7-1 win.

7/11/15: Dark Knight stars as bat man in win. Matt Harvey helped himself to a win thanks to his first career home run and a strong pitching performance.

7/11/18: Nimmo's walk-off HR wins it for Mets in 10.

Want more?  Check out https://sportspyder.com/mlb/new-york-mets/news. 

Want something else tracked here each day?  Please leave a comment below.