12/3/20

John From Albany – Mets News and Breakfast Links 12/3/2020

 



Good Morning.  Born Today Darryl Hamilton.  Happy Birthday Wayne Garrett and Matt Reynolds.  Mets keep Steven Matz and Robert Gsellman while non-tendering 4 pitchers and Dominic Smith talks on SNY.

Section Links: Mets Links, MLB Links, Winter Baseball, and This Day in Mets History.

Mets Links:

As we had yesterday at Mack’s Mets, the Mets made a number of Roster Moves at the Non-Tender deadline. 

NY Post: Mets reach one-year, $5.2 million deal with Steven Matz.

Mets Junkies: However, there are reasons to keep the lefty [Matz] as he was solid in 2018/2019. Plus pitchers like [Robbie] Ray are getting $8M, making Matz $5.1M a cheaper option. Important to note that Matz can still be released before March 17th. This will mean the Mets will owe him just $816k. So this move does make a lot of sense.

Mets.com: Matz agrees to deal; Gsellman tendered. “The team also agreed to a deal with outfielder Guillermo Heredia to avoid arbitration.”

MLB Trade Rumors: Outfielder Guillermo Heredia, whom the Mets claimed from Pittsburgh in August, will earn $1MM in 2021.

Mets Daddy: Mets Keeping Robert Gsellman Extremely Smart Move. “With Gsellman having two options remaining, he is perfectly suited to provide that to the team. Robert Gsellman can be Syracuse’s Opening Day starter, and he can show the Mets how he may be better suited to the rotation.”

Deesha Thosar NY Daily News: The Mets non-tendered four players on Wednesday’s deadline, including [LHP] Chasen Shreve…pitchers Ariel Jurado, Paul Sewald and Nick Tropeano.

MLB Trade Rumors: “Shreve performed reasonably well in 2020, logging a 3.96 ERA/3.99 FIP with 12.24 K/9 and 4.32 BB/9 in 25 innings, but the Mets will nonetheless move on instead of paying him around $1MM in arbitration”.





FanGraphs: Mets Make Trevor May Their First Major Offseason Addition. “May ranked 21st on Craig Edwards’ Top 50 Free Agents list at the beginning of the winter, the second reliever listed behind ex-A’s closer Liam Hendriks, and ahead of big names such as Brad Hand, Blake Treinen and Kirby Yates…the ranking isn’t so much a reflection of May’s past as it is the potential teams see in him.”

CBS Sports: Samson: Is Mets' deal with Trevor May a sign of things to come in Steve Cohen era? "What Steve Cohen came in and said: 'Man, our bullpen blew all those saves. We couldn't count on the back end of our bullpen. Let's do something about that. It's only $7 million a year. I know our fans want J.T. Realmuto, George Springer, and Trevor Bauer. But let's show them that we are a front office that understands what it means to be a winner. It's not sexy but it's going to lead to wins."



MetsJunkies did an interesting comparison of James McCann to.  Realmuto comes on top in just about every category except perhaps projected contract – McCann – 2 years $20M total.  Realmuto – 5 years $125M total.


ICYMI: Yesterday at Mack’s Mets: 

Reese Kaplan -- Winter Meetings are Next Week...Are the Mets Ready for Them? 

Tom Brennan – How Great Would Sandy Koufax have been Pitching for the Early 1960’S Mets? 

Colby Smith - Binghamton's Affiliation To The Mets Upheld, Fans Rejoice. 

Mack - Scouting Report - RHP - Christian McGowan. 

Mack - Scouting Report - 3B - BJ Murray. 

MLB Links:

MLB Trade Rumors: Complete List Of Non-Tendered Players. “Some of the more notable non-tenders included Kyle Schwarber, David Dahl, Archie Bradley, Eddie Rosario, Adam Duvall, Maikel Franco, Nomar Mazara, and Carlos Rodon.” 



MLB Trade Rumors: The Dodgers announced that they’ve acquired right-hander Corey Knebel from the Brewers in exchange for a player to be named later or cash. 



Winter Baseball:

In the Dominican Republic –

Toros del Este 2 Tigres del Licey 1 (Box Score). Pedro Payano (W 2-0. BS 1), 1.2 innings, o runs, 1 hit, 1 walk.  Former Syracuse Met Ervin Santana started for Los Tigres 5 innings, 1 run, 3 hits, 2 walks, 5 Ks.

Gigantes del Cibao 1 Leones del Escogido (Box Score). Adonis Uceta (L, 0-1) 2 innings 1 hit, 1 un-earned run, 4 Ks – Adonis has a 1.59 ERA this winter.

Here is the full Dominican Scoreboard.

In Venezuela:

The two Mets prospects in the League, Pitchers Jaison Vilera and Cesar Loaiza did not see action last night.  Here is yesterday’s Venezuelan Scoreboard.

In the Mexican Pacific League:

Los Caneros de los Mochis 12 Sultanes de Monterrey 9 (Box Score). Mets Catching Prospect Juan Uriarte did not play for Los Caneros.  

Here is the full Mexican Pacific League Scoreboard from yesterday.

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:

Born on this date:

Died on this date:

Transactions:

New York Mets traded Amos Otis and Bob Johnson to the Kansas City Royals for Joe Foy on December 3, 1969.

New York Mets traded Arsenio Diaz, Curtis Brown, Billy Carthel and Don Koonce to the Montreal Expos for Jim Gosger on December 3, 1971.

New York Mets traded Tug McGraw, Don Hahn and Dave Schneck to the Philadelphia Phillies for John Stearns, Del Unser and Mac Scarce on December 3, 1974.

New York Mets signed free agent Kelvin Chapman on December 3, 1975.

Milwaukee Brewers drafted Brian Giles from the Mets on December 3, 1984.

Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Junior Ortiz from the Mets on December 3, 1984.

Toronto Blue Jays drafted Lou Thornton from the Mets on December 3, 1984.

Mets drafted Doug Simons from the Minnesota Twins on December 3, 1990.

New York Mets signed free agent Satoru Komiyama on December 3, 2001.

New York Mets traded Mike Stanton to the New York Yankees for Felix Heredia on December 3, 2004.

New York Mets signed free agent Mike Hessman on December 3, 2009.

New York Mets signed free agent Jim Henderson on December 3, 2015.

New York Mets traded Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak, Gerson Bautista, Justin Dunn and Jarred Kelenic to the Seattle Mariners for Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz on December 3, 2018.

Centerfield Maz: Wayne Garrett "Red": Two Time Mets World Series Third Baseman:(1969-1976).


Centerfield Maz: Darryl Hamilton: 2000 N.L. Champion Mets Utility Player (1999-2001).

Centerfield Maz: Matt Reynolds: Former Mets Infielder (2015-2017).

National Pastime.com:

1969

The Mets, in one of the worst trades in franchise history, deal outfielder Amos Otis to the Royals for third baseman Joe Foy. The 22 year-old flycatcher will go on to have an outstanding 14-year career with Kansas City and will become a member of the team's hall of fame, while Foy will play just one season in New York, hitting a meager .236 in 99 games.

1974

In a six-player deal, the Mets trade reliever Tug McGraw to the Phillies along with outfielders Don Hahn and Dave Schneck in exchange for outfielder Del Unser, pitcher Mac Scarce, and catcher John Stearns. The 'Ya Gotta Believe' closer will quickly become a fan-favorite in Philadelphia, helping the team in 1980 to win their first world championship in the 97-year history of the franchise.

 

 

2018

The Mariners deal All-star second baseman Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz, last season's major league leader in saves, and cash to the Mets for Gerson Bautista, Jay Bruce, Justin Dunn, Anthony Swarzak and minor leaguer Jarred Kelenic. The trade doesn't fix New York's need to bolster their flailing bullpen when their new closer loses his role, finishing the season with 26 saves and seven blown opportunities.

 

 

 

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7 comments:

TexasGusCC said...

How did Cincinnati cut Archie Bradley?

December 3, 2020 at 9:50 AM
Remember1969 said...

That is an interesting comparison of Realmuto and McCann by the MetsJunkies site.
If this were the beginning of 2019, I wouldn't even be thinking about McCann, but for whatever reason, he came to life in the last couple years. I will try to do the same comparison of the two for just 2019 and 2020 and see what it looks like. There is no question Realmuto is the better catcher/athlete, but is he a 3 to 5 times better value?

December 3, 2020 at 10:14 AM
John From Albany said...

69 - I am not sure if he is 3 - 5 times better. Will Realmuto be a "sunk" cost in 3 years? At least it will coincide with Cano coming off the books. The thing that surprised me is that their catcher's era is about average for both of them. Nido's is far better - another reason why I like him. Got to watch Nido up close in Binghamton. Liked him as a catcher ever since.

December 3, 2020 at 10:59 AM
John From Albany said...

Gus - I guess the choice was between Raisel Iglesias and his $9.125M salary and Bradley and his $4.1M salary. The rumor was that the Reds were going to trade Iglesias but I guess they couldn't get what they wanted.

December 3, 2020 at 11:27 AM
Ernest Dove said...

Now very anxious to see what lefty the Mets sign for pen.

December 3, 2020 at 11:34 AM
Tom Brennan said...

John, Nido missed a real opportunity to shine in 2019 and 2020. I wonder how much of a role he'll have in 2021.

December 3, 2020 at 11:57 AM
Tom Brennan said...

Ernest, I am a lefty and I am willing to settle for a 1 year deal with incentives. Age discrimination is against the law, so I expect them to find me a spot on the opening day roster :)

December 3, 2020 at 11:59 AM

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