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1/31/21

John From Albany – Mets Breakfast Links 1/31/2021

 



Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Nolan Ryan and Bob Apodaca. Carlos Cortes has 2 big games down under, the Caribbean Series starts today and Noah Syndergaard is ahead of schedule.

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In Mexico, Tomateros de Culiacan 7 Naranjeros de Hermosillo 6 in 10 innings (Box Score). Sebastian Elizalde 0 for 4 with a walk and 2 Ks; Ex-Met Carlos Torres (BS, 1) 2/3 inning, 3 runs – all earned 3 run HR; 2 hits, 1 walk. Fernando Salas (L,0-1) 2 innings, 1 run – earned, 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 K. 

Tomateros wins the Mexican Championship and advances to the Caribbean Series which starts today with 3 games.  Robinson Cano, Robel Garcia, Juan Lagares, and Dario Alvarez playing for the Dominican Republic.  Johneshwy Fargas, Juan Centeno,  Hector Santiago, and Joshua Torres playing for Puerto Rico.  Other teams include Columbia, Venezuela, and Panama.  Despite his team winning the Venezuelan Championship I did not see Mets Prospect Jaison Vilera on the Roster.  If that changes, we will of course let you know.

In Australia, Game 1, Sydney Blue Sox 3 Canberra Cavalry 1 (Box Score).  Carlos Cortes LF, 2 for 3, HR, run scored, 2 RBIs; Manny Rodriquez SS 1 for 3, 1 RBI.



Game 2, Sydney Blue Sox 9 Canberra Cavalry 3 (Box Score).  Carlos Cortes 2B/RF, 2 for 3 with a double, run scored, 1 walk - .400 average; Manny Rodriquez SS 0 for 2, 1 walk, run scored - .226 average.

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

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Transactions:

San Diego Padres signed Mike Piazza of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 31, 2006.

Baltimore Orioles signed Ronny Paulino of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 31, 2012.

New York Mets signed free agent LaTroy Hawkins of the Los Angeles Angels on January 31, 2013.

New York Mets traded Josh Smoker to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Daniel Zamora on January 31, 2018.

Centerfield Maz: 1969 World Champion Mets Pitcher: Nolan Ryan- Part One (The Mets Years- 1966-1969).

Centerfield Maz: Hall of Fame Pitcher Nolan Ryan- Part Two (The Mets Years & the Trade 1970-1971).

Centerfield Maz: Remembering Mets History (1970) Nolan Ryans Tosses A One Hitter.

Centerfield Maz: Rafael Santana: 1986 World Champion Mets Short Stop (1984-1987).


Baseball Reference.com:

1947 - Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan is born in Refugio, Texas. Ryan will make his major league debut in 1966 with the New York Mets, kicking off a major league record 27-year career. He will win 324 games with the Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers.

1962 - The Mets sign former slugger Ralph Kiner, who joins Lindsey Nelson and Bob Murphy in the announcing booth.

1969:

The National Association approves the use of the Designated  Hitter for the International, Eastern, Texas and New York-Pennsylvania leagues. The rules vary slightly for each league. The Texas League will be the first to use the DH, in April.

·  The American and National leagues agree to try an experimental rule change in spring training using a designated pinch hitter, but they don't agree on the implementation. The AL tells the teams to use the DPH when they are the home team; the NL gives the home manager the choice of which rules to use, but the visiting manager has to agree. The Mets, Giants, and Cardinals say that they will not use the rules, and the Astros and Reds follow suit.

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8 comments:

  1. Tom BrennanJanuary 31, 2021 at 6:30 AM

    Hard to believe Nolan Ryan debuted 55 years ago.

    Syndergaard already looks ready. 10 months and a week since his surgery. "Focused" is an understatement.

    Carlos Cortes hit "a monster" HR. and it looked that way. His bat looks good - hopefully his D is progressing well too.

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  2. TexasGusCCJanuary 31, 2021 at 9:58 AM

    You know, it would be a bummer to be a “not so good” MLB player. Just think how much better than most of us Josh Thole was, but he kind of... well.., sucked, as compared to other MLB catchers, LOL! But even that suck is way better than we could ever do!

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  3. TexasGusCCJanuary 31, 2021 at 10:02 AM

    Every time I drive to Houston and have to pass through Refugio, I see that “Birthplace of Nolan Ryan” sign and feel a little sick. After about fifty or so roundtrips, I still can’t look at that sign for more than a glance. Ryan for Fergosi.... F’ing idiots. Joan Payson didn’t want to pay the insurance...

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  4. John From AlbanyJanuary 31, 2021 at 10:59 AM

    Gus - first I am hearing about the Joan Payson connection to the Ryan trade. I thought that was all on GM Bob Scheffing. Swoboda recently said that he thought Ryan never seemed comfortable in NY and that he needed to go elsewhere to excel. I know Whitey Herzog said years later that he told Scheffing that it was a bad trade when he heard Leroy Stanton was involved - and that was before he know Ryan was involved.

    I come into Houston via Galveston when I am in Texas. Really like how the Astros park is set up and how it works in the neighborhood. Hope to be able to head back soon.

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  5. Tom BrennanJanuary 31, 2021 at 11:23 AM

    I pose the Ryan question ("Ryan never seemed comfortable in NY?") regarding the Mets franchise in general in an upcoming article. I offer no answers, but am looking for readers to weigh in.

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  6. John From AlbanyJanuary 31, 2021 at 11:30 AM

    Tom - Carlos got time in the outfield last night. He has also played 1B with the majority of time at 2B. Saw him a lot at 2B in 2018 with Brooklyn. Hope to see him in person this Summer with Binghamton.

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  7. TexasGusCCJanuary 31, 2021 at 1:41 PM

    John, I have seen two games at Minute Maid, both very fun events. One was against the Red Sox on July 4 weekend right behind the Red Sox dugout. The place was flooded with Bostonians in for the weekend and all of them were at the game. The Red Sox won and the stadium played “Sweet Caroline” in polite friendliness, because we’re Texans.... well, as I drove back to the hotel the callers on the postgame show were going nuts!!! ‘How do you cater to the visiting team’!! I was laughing, thought they were funny.

    I love how the stadium blends into the downtown buildings around it like other stadiums do. It gives it an embracing feel as if part of downtown, rather than a strand alone structure.

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  8. John From AlbanyJanuary 31, 2021 at 5:24 PM

    We had (until the recent contraction) a Houston farm team here in Albany, They played "Deep in the Heart of Texas" as part of the 7 inning stretch just like they do in Minute maid.

    Everything about the Minute Miad set up is great. From the parking to the ticket booths, the crowd, etc.

    I saw two Astros - Yankees games my last visit. Sat next to fans in full Yankee gear. No one paid them any disrespect.

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