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1/29/21

John From Albany – Mets News and Breakfast Links 1/29/2021

 



Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Sergio Ferrer. Jacob deGrom ranked #1 on MLB Network.  MLB.com and the Athletic release their Top 100 Prospect Lists and each has 4 Mets, Steven Matz says goodbye, and today is the Anniversary of the Johan Santana Trade.

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

Mets Links:

SNY.TV: Martino: Mets aren't interested in a Trevor Bauer bidding war.



SNY.TV: Mets' Jacob deGrom ranked as top pitcher in baseball by MLB Network.



Mets.com: The Top 100 prospects for '21, team by team.  Mets have 4 on the list - #48. Francisco Alvarez, C (ETA: 2023); #67. Ronny Mauricio, RHP (ETA: 2022); #75. Matthew Allan, RHP (ETA: 2023); #94. Brett Baty, 3B (ETA: 2022). 

Metsmerized Online: Four Mets Make Keith Law’s Top-100 Prospect List. Keith Law of The Athletic ranks Fransisco Alvarez at # 19; Ronny Mauricio # 32, Matthew Allan # 90, and Pete Crow-Armstrong # 94.



Metstradamus: The Other One That Escaped To The North. “Well this wasn’t so much of an escape as it was a relocation…But from 2017-20, Matz not only couldn’t take the next step, but regressed big time, going 18-33 with and ERA of 4.83 and a WHIP of  1.363. He gave up more home runs per nine innings and walked more per nine and that’s never a great forumla.”

Faith and Fear in Flushing: Steven couldn’t have started stronger, just as he couldn’t have ended worse. In between, he settled in as a familiar if ultimately frustrating figure.

90 Percent Mets: Farewell Steven.


SNY.TV: State of Mets' rotation after Steven Matz trade, including outlook for Seth Lugo and Noah Syndergaard. Now, the heir apparent to the No. 5 spot would appear to be Joey Lucchesi, which is something that could easily change in the coming days and weeks, depending on what happens with Trevor Bauer and other potential moves.





MLB.com: The man who got 2 hits for 2 teams in 1 day.  Joel Youngblood reminisces about Aug. 4, 1982 when he got a hit for the Mets and the Expos. 

SportSpyder Mets Links: 

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Empire Sports Media
Apr 22, 6:13pm
With Brandon Sproat close, Mets could soon have a good rotation conundrum on their hands
SNY.tv
Apr 22, 6:06pm
When Four Become One
Faith and Fear in Flushing
Apr 22, 6:04pm
MLB analyst backs $341,000,000 slugger as threat to beat out Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP
Sportskeeda
Apr 22, 5:44pm
Francisco Lindor's Two-Homer Game | Radio Calls
New York Mets Videos
Apr 22, 5:42pm
Lindor 'flawlessly cool' in magazine feature
MLB: Mets
Apr 22, 5:37pm
New York Mets called ‘ideal landing spot’ for struggling outfielder
Sports Illustrated
Apr 22, 5:31pm
Ninth inning rally falls short for Phillies in 5-4 loss – Philly Sports
Metro News
Apr 22, 5:28pm
Mets PreGame Show | Game 24 | Mets vs Phillies | New York Mets | Mets Game | Mets Talk
Talkin' Mets With Rob
Apr 22, 5:24pm
Mets news: Francisco Lindor gets ‘MVP’ truth bomb from ex-player
ClutchPoints
Apr 22, 5:00pm
Today's best MLB pitcher strikeout props: Back Blue Jays starter against Astros
CBS Sports
Apr 22, 4:51pm
MLB's Most CLUTCH Players REVEALED | Who Rises to the Occasion?
Locked On Mets
Apr 22, 4:28pm
Breaking down Francisco Lindor's impressive April | 04/22/2025
MLB: Film Room
Apr 22, 4:24pm
Where to watch Phillies vs. Mets game today? | FREE LIVE STREAM, time, TV, channel for MLB game
NJ.com
Apr 22, 4:17pm
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Will Juan Soto shine this time?
Elite Sports NY
Apr 22, 4:08pm
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 MLB.com:

MLB News

The AL Rookie of the Year race looks STACKED early

‘Of course he did': J-Ram blasts his way to more franchise history

What kind of players do GMs covet most? You might be surprised

Javy Báez makes first start at CF as he builds versatility: 'I'll do whatever, man'

These Top 100 prospects are Triple-A Statcast standouts

Waka Flocka Flame talks confidence, value of good walk-up song on 6-1-1 Podcast

Lindor 'flawlessly cool' in magazine feature

Get the thrills of live baseball with At Bat + MLB Network subscription

Budding ace Meyer baffles Reds in 14-K, scoreless gem




MLB Trade Rumors:

MLB Trade Rumors

Guardians Select Will Wilson

MLBTR Live Chat

White Sox, Juan Carela Agree To Minor League Deal

Braves Select Nathan Wiles, Release Amos Willingham

Free Agent Prediction Contest Winners Notified

The Opener: Braves, Bello, MLBTR Chat

Yahoo Sports:

MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games

Padres at Tigers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 22

Brewers at Giants Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 22

Cardinals at Braves Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 22

With Brandon Sproat a step away, Mets could soon have a good rotation conundrum on their hands

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Landen Roupp, Kumar Rocker, and Agustín Ramírez

Phillies at Mets Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 22

Yankees at Guardians prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 22

Rockies at Royals prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 22

Brewers call up Craig Yoho and he makes his major league debut

Cubs acquire Drew Pomeranz in a trade with the Mariners

ESPN:

www.espn.com - MLB

Arraez to concussion IL following scary collision

Lindor swats slow-start stigma, fuels Mets' win

Braves put P Strider on IL with hamstring strain

FOX Sports:

FOX Sports Digital

Dodgers vs. Rangers Highlights

Last Night in Baseball: Francisco Lindor has done it again

Francisco Lindor crushes second home run of the game, helping Mets defeat Phillies

CBS Sports:

CBSSports.com Headlines

Today's best MLB pitcher strikeout props: Back Blue Jays starter against Astros

MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks, lineups, advice for Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Free MLB home run picks, odds for April 22: Jose Ramirez, Cal Raleigh among bets for Tuesday HR player props

International League:

Eastern League:

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Akron RubberDucks Accept Invitation to Remain Cleveland Indians' Double-A Affiliate

Flying Squirrels Sign Major League Baseball PDL, Will Remain Giants Affiliate

Giants Set Flying Squirrels' 2021 Field Staff

SportsSpyder:

Braves extend win streak to four, but lose Spencer Strider to the IL
SportsTalkATL
Apr 22, 6:35pm
Jeff Francoeur just torched Ronald Acuña Jr. while taking Brian Snitker's side
Fansided: House That Hank Built
Apr 22, 6:04pm
Braves Report: Hamstring halts Strider’s comeback
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Apr 22, 5:56pm
Giants trade idea has them adding 40-home run bat to already potent lineup
Sporting News
Apr 22, 5:30pm
The Hobbled Braves Are Hanging In There
Defector
Apr 22, 5:28pm
Braves Add RHP Candidate to Make MLB Debut Tuesday, Release Ex-Georgia Tech RHP
Sports Illustrated
Apr 22, 5:02pm
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Yankees Could Shift Tide in AL With Blockbuster Trade For $56 Million Ace
Newsweek
Apr 22, 5:42pm
Athletics Believe Top Prospect, Slugger Nick Kurtz, Is Ready Now
Forbes
Apr 22, 5:29pm
Ninth inning rally falls short for Phillies in 5-4 loss – Philly Sports
Metro News
Apr 22, 5:28pm
Fantasy Baseball Prospect Watch: Jordan Lawlar, Andrew Painter
Sports Illustrated
Apr 22, 5:18pm
Ruben Amaro Jr on Andrew Painter in the #Phillies Bullpen | 94 WIP Morning Show #MLB #Baseball
94WIP
Apr 22, 5:00pm
Phillies’ new offensive approach still a work in progress: ‘We’ve got to get rolling’
Phillies Nation
Apr 22, 5:00pm
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The Morning Briefing
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Apr 22, 12:15pm
Homestand Highlights vs. Baltimore Orioles (April 22–24) & New York Mets (April 25–28)
MLBlogs: Curly W Live
Apr 22, 6:14pm
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Apr 22, 6:07pm
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SB Nation: Federal Baseball
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Apr 22, 5:41pm
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Winter Baseball:

In Mexico, Naranjeros de Hermosillo leads the best of 7 series over Tomateros de Culiacan 3 games to 2.  The series resumes tonight.  The winner will head to the Caribbean series which starts Sunday, January 31.

For the complete Winter League Stats for the current Mets, Mets minor leaguers, and Ex-Mets, click here.

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent Shane Spencer on January 29, 2004.

New York Mets signed free agent Scott Atchison of the Boston Red Sox on January 29, 2013.

Centerfield Maz: Bob Moorhead: The First Mets Relief Pitcher (1962 / 1965).

Centerfield Maz: Tsuyoshi Shinjo: Early 2000's Mets Japanese Outfielder (2001/2003).

National Pastime.com:

1989

The game-winning RBI statistic is dropped with Mets' first baseman Keith Hernandez being the all-time leader with 129 GW RBIs, and Orioles' first baseman Eddie Murray led the American League with 117 in the nine-year span the stat existed. The defunct rule, which was first employed in 1980, was much maligned by many players because the stat did not truly reflect clutch performance.

2006

In a surprising development, former Mets backstop Mike Piazza and the National League West champion Padres come to terms on a one-year, $2 million deal. The 37 year-old future Hall of Famer, who will be behind the plate for 90 to 100 games this season in addition to playing some first base and DHing in interleague contests, was thought to be headed to an American League team to be a full time designated hitter.

 

2008

A conditional 4-for-1 trade with the Twins brings Johan Santana to the Mets in exchange for pitching prospects Philip Humber, Kevin Mulvey, Deolis Guerra, and fleet-footed outfielder Carlos Gomez. New York has three days to come to terms with the two-time Cy Young Award winner, who has a no-trade clause and can veto the transaction if his new team is unable to sign him.


Baseball Reference.com:

2000 - The New York Mets announce that singer Garth Brooks will participate in spring training with the team. Brooks worked out last spring with the San Diego Padres going 1 for 22 for a .045 batting average.

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5 comments:

  1. Tom BrennanJanuary 29, 2021 at 7:51 AM

    Sergio Ferrer? Looked him up...5'7" 145. His hitting matched his size: diminutive. Closer to Eddie Gaedel than Pete Alonso.

    If LAD really wants Bauer, does anyone really think the Mets will win out on him, whether you think Bauer would be good or bad to bring in?

    Will Matz win 20? One of the most disappointing Mets for me in a long time.

    Almost February - things oughta be finalizing soon.

    Baseball expects to decide on NL DH by August 1. Not saying which year or decade.



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  2. John From AlbanyJanuary 29, 2021 at 8:57 AM

    Tom,

    Sergio Ferrrer is on a very short list of Yankees that were traded to the Mets. The Mets traded 3B Roy Staiger to the Yankees for Sergio.

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  3. Remember1969January 29, 2021 at 9:23 AM

    Anthony Recker in the SNYTv clip says it perfectly!

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  4. Tom BrennanJanuary 29, 2021 at 10:35 AM

    Recker was persuasive. We'll see where Bauer lands. I wonder if he'd take 1 year, $40 million, to prove to everyone last year was no fluke.

    If he won't agree to that, I will take out my mitt and start getting prepped. I am willing to sign for less than that.

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  5. Remember1969January 29, 2021 at 10:54 AM

    :-) At this point in my life with my shoulder woes, I'm not sure I could throw that pill even 60'. But, yea, I'll take a few dollars less than $40M.

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