Good
Morning. Happy Birthday Kevin
Mitchell. Carlos
Carrasco talks to the press, James McCann a top 10 MLB catcher, and
a very good Jeff McNeil projection.
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As
we had yesterday at Mack’s Mets – Carlos Carrasco met with the Press.
NY
Post: Carlos Carrasco says ‘great’ Mets can make it to World Series.
Carlos Carrasco on the Mets' rotation:
— SNY (@SNYtv) January 12, 2021
"The rotation is really, really good. With deGrom, Stroman, Syndergaard, I'm really looking forward to joining that rotation. I can't wait to start spring training" pic.twitter.com/Xu2A4IyNuV
"It's really nice to have him as the shortstop every time when I pitch"@Cookie_Carrasco sits down with @DougWilliamsSNY for BNNY presented by Tri-State @Cadillac to talk about coming to the Mets with Francisco Lindor, pitching & more: https://t.co/eCARKleQXG pic.twitter.com/goEKAdsvo8
— SNY (@SNYtv) January 13, 2021
NY
Post: Citi Field to host 24/7 COVID-19 vaccination center.
Steve Cohen conferenced into Bill de Blasio's press briefing today to help announce Citi Field as a COVID-19 vaccination site.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) January 12, 2021
“It’s so important," Cohen said. "We know the suffering that’s going on with COVID, and any way the organization could help ... we were going to do it." pic.twitter.com/WJQzEPiINX
Bill de Blasio also praised Steve Cohen today for the Mets' acquisition of Francisco Lindor.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) January 12, 2021
Cohen: “Oh yeah, this is a difference-maker, and Carrasco is going to be also a real contributor. We’re so excited. ... Hopefully this is just the beginning of more good things to come.”
SNY.TV:
MLB Network ranks Mets’ James McCann as Top 10 catcher in baseball.
SNY.TV:
Mets' Sandy Alderson explains decision to sign James McCann allowed Mets to
deal for Francisco
Lindor. 'By signing James McCann we got a very good player and we
maintained some flexibility'.
Sandy Alderson on George Springer:
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) January 12, 2021
"Given the level of excitement, enthusiasm surrounding the Mets, I don't think we've been crossed off his list. ... I would say that we're still engaged, in a loose sense, with Springer."
More on Jon's podcast below 👇 https://t.co/3wcwQCUO1w
Joel
Sherman NY Post: Mets can flex muscles in different way if they want Corey
Kluber. “Corey Kluber has a workout scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at
Cressey Sports Performance in Palm Beach Garden, Fla. About 20 teams, including
the Mets, are expected to have a representative in attendance” Joel recommends “What
if the Mets offered $5 million with a chance to make $13 million if Kluber
returned fully to being Kluber.”
SNY.TV:
Former MLB reliever Carter Capps to join Mets as minor league pitching
coach/coordinator.
The Score: Report: Mets want
to sign Hand for 1 year, but he seeks 2-year pact.
On BNNY presented by Tri-State @Cadillac, @MartinoNYC gives us an update on the Mets' pursuit of Brad Hand & DJ LeMahieu: pic.twitter.com/tV2KkGX0ZX
— SNY (@SNYtv) January 13, 2021
MLB.com: LeMahieu, Mets:
mutual interest but 'tricky fit'.
MLB.com:
Here is each team's top int'l prospect. For the Mets - Ronny Mauricio, “SS (No. 1/MLB No. 57); Mauricio
has continued to add strength to his ultra-athletic, 6-foot-3, 166-pound frame
since signing with the Mets for $2.1 million in July 2017. Scouts believe that
physical development will eventually translate to consistent game power for the
19-year-old shortstop -- a switch-hitter who produced a .268/.307/.357 line
with 29 extra-base hits over 116 games with Class A Columbia during his 2019
full-season debut.”
Brian Joura Mets360: Mets 2021 projections:
Jeff McNeil. 593 PA, .322/.384/.569, 23 HR, 95 RBIs.
Last
Word On Baseball: New York Mets Offseason Brings Organizational Depth. Matthew
Rothman talks about the additions of Jacob Barnes, Trevor Hildenberger, Stephen Tarpley, Robel Garcia and Brandon Drury.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 🗽#GodIsGood #CantWait #Mets@mets @sportsmeter pic.twitter.com/2KwxuvQ1oi
— Francisco Lindor (@Lindor12BC) January 13, 2021
On @GEICO SportsNite: "I don't think Mets fans need to worry about this anymore"@sal_licata says not to sweat an extension for Francisco Lindor: https://t.co/1jj1moSkQD pic.twitter.com/4nPBben9Dv
— SNY (@SNYtv) January 12, 2021
If you look ahead to 2022, it’s easy to see why the Mets might prefer 1-year deals this offseason so they can maintain flexibility in relation to the tax, especially with the possibility of being a repeat offender if they go over this offseason
— Mets Fix (@MetsFix) January 12, 2021
More: https://t.co/jxmNa0ET7A https://t.co/FBp3Bw26Ty pic.twitter.com/uBsox5sUCg
Former @Mets GM Joe McIlvaine talks about Kevin McReynolds. You can catch the full interview at: https://t.co/831hHTnzCG. The @MetsRewind Podcast is also available on iTunes and Spotify. #LGM #MetsRewind #Mets pic.twitter.com/1p5qBvpVwF
— Mets Rewind (@metsrewind) January 12, 2021
Gus Bradley and Harvard today might be in the news but what about the rest of⚾️after the Mets once again dominate the headlines with last week's big trade. The honorable MC @ernestdove gives us an idea of what we can expect from the rest of⚾️and more. pic.twitter.com/ioq4p4AYN4
— Thomas Brice (@ThomasBrice2017) January 12, 2021
ICYMI yesterday at Mack’s Mets:
Tom
Brennan – What Should Mets do in Center Field?
Mack’s
Scouting Report - LHP - Ricky Tiedermann.
Mack’s
Scouting Report - RHP - Brayden Jones.
Mack’s
Scouting Report - C - Joey Spence.
For the full list of Mack’s Draft
reports click here.
Andy
Martino SNY.TV: Behind-the-scenes 'game of chicken' has MLB barreling toward
spring training despite pandemic. Says one exec: 'Looks like we’re actually
about to drive off the cliff together' “Spring training and the regular season
are truly on track to proceed as planned, in part because no one is optimistic
that owners and players can negotiate an alternative.”
Yahoo.com:
Report: MLB won't mandate vaccination or COVID-19 test for fans attending games
in 2021.
MLB.com:
These teams will win the next 10 World Series. In 2026: Mets over Yankees.
MLB.com: 5
teams with most to gain from big move. Angels, Blue Jays, Cardinals,
Nationals, Twins.
MLB
Trade Rumors: Does Trevor Bauer Have A Case For Gerrit Cole’s AAV?
MLB
Trade Rumors: Red Sox Discussing Andrew Benintendi In Trade Talks.
MLB
Trade Rumors: Tigers, Michael Fulmer Avoid Arbitration.
MLB.com: Price
throws, posts update: 'Never felt better'.
USA
Today: Washington Nationals announce plans for sportsbook, wagering inside
ballpark.
No
games played yesterday in Puerto Rico and Venezuela yesterday. The playoffs get underway today in Venezuela.
Gigantes
del Cibao 6 Aguilas Cibaenas 2 (Box
Score). Robel Garcia 2B 1 for 4, 2 Ks; Juan Lagares CF 2 for 4 with a double, run
scored, and an RBI. Former Met Dario
Alvarez 1.1 innings pitched, no runs, no hits, no walks, 2 Ks.
In
the Mexican Pacific League the Semifinals got under way.
One of
possible interest to Mets Fans: Tomateros de Culiacan 10 Yaquis de Obregon 7 (Box
Score). Sebastian
Elizalde who the Mets signed as a Minor League free agent last year and who
had 11 HRs and 45 RBIS in 46 regular season games this winter continued to hit
well going 2 for 4 with a HR, 2 RBIs, 2 runs scored, and a K. Also Ex-Met Carlos
Torres 2/3rd inning, no runs, no hits.
In
Australia, still no more games currently scheduled for the Sydney Blue Sox due
to COVID -19 Travel restrictions in that country. The team features 4 minor league Mets, Carlos Cortes, Manny Rodriquez, Andrew Mitchell, and Adam Oller. The regular was set to end next week.
Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
- Kevin Mitchell (1962)
- Elmer Dessens (1971)
- Mitchell
Senger (1998)
Transactions:
New
York Mets selected Francisco Estrada in
fifth round of free agent draft on January 13, 1971.
New
York Mets selected Herm Winningham in
first round (ninth pick overall) of free agent draft on January 13, 1981.
New
York Mets selected Randy Milligan in
first round (third pick overall) of free agent draft on January 13, 1981.
New
York Mets traded Mike Davis to
the Boston Red Sox for Mike Torrez on
January 13, 1983.
Los Angeles Dodgers signed Lee Guetterman of
the New York Mets as a free agent on January 13, 1993.
New
York Mets signed
free agent Rob MacDonald on
January 13, 1996.
New
York Mets signed
free agent Masato Yoshii on
January 13, 1998.
New
York Mets signed
free agent Ronny Cedeno of
the Pittsburgh Pirates on
January 13, 2012.
New
York Mets signed
free agent Dario Alvarez on
January 13, 2013.
Centerfield
Maz: Kevin Mitchell: 1986 World Champion Mets Utility Player (1984-1986).
Centerfield
Maz: Former N.L. Cy Young Winner &
Early Eighties Mets Pitcher: Randy Jones (1981-1982).
|
2010 |
Ryan Church and the Pirates come to terms on a $1.5
million, one-year deal. The 31 year-old left-handed hitting outfielder, who
batted .273 with the Mets and Braves in an injury-plagued season last year,
is expected to be the Bucs' fourth outfielder, backing up Brandon Moss,
Andrew McCutchen, and Lastings Milledge. |
Breakfast
Links One year ago today - 1/13/2020
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2 comments:
I love this: Cohen: “Oh yeah, this is a difference-maker, and Carrasco is going to be also a real contributor. We’re so excited. ... Hopefully this is just the beginning of more good things to come.”
MORE GOOD THINGS TO COME!
I think those McNeil projections are doable.
Baseball opening spring training and opening day on time? Sounds crazy to me not to delay it a month. Give herd immunity and vaccines one more month to slow this virus bull down.
Tom - I think the Mets need more good things. Payroll will now be tight. With only $25M or so to go until they hit the cap they need at the very least a CF, solid Lefty Relief Pitcher, and another starting pitcher. Hope they figure out a way to do it. At least they got a starting pitcher back in Carrasco as part of the Lindor trade.
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