John From Albany – Mets Breakfast Links 2/1/2021

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Austin Jackson. Juan Lagares opens the Caribbean Series with a bang, Drew Smith looks good, latest on Trevor Bauer, and MLB and Players Union still can't agree. 

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Kevin Kernan ballnine.com: The ABCs of Pitching.  Kevin interviewed Ron Darling about what great Mets Trainer Tom McKenna taught him and contains this quote: “You can’t abandon your pitching staff by putting a poor defense out there,’’ Darling said of the Mets’ upgrades. “People in charge certainly know that. That old adage of being strong up the middle offensively and defensively still works. So all the new ideas are old ideas that have been around forever."

SNY.TV: SNY apologizes for Steve Cohen tweet gone very wrong.

SNY's tweets about every other NY franchise is straight and to the point. SNY's twitter tries to be Meme Machine when tweeting about the Mets. AND IT DOESN'T WORK!!!!! STOP IT!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/jpxY0duuuf

— Metstradamus (@Metstradamus) February 1, 2021

#Mets RHP Drew Smith is still rocking the flow and looking real strong in his first live AB’s of 2021.

(Via: @DrewBU3’s Instagram) pic.twitter.com/HNMjqfqAyP

— John Flanigan (@jflan816) February 1, 2021

#Mets reliever Jeurys Familia showing off his nasty slider against live hitters in the Dominican Republic pic.twitter.com/4aY9gM6c9y

— Pat Ragazzo (@ragazzoreport) February 1, 2021

Ben Zauzmer (@BensOscarMath) Tweeted:
Some personal news: After six wonderful seasons with the Dodgers, culminating in a World Series win, I am very excited to be joining the @Mets as Director of Baseball Analytics.

— Mack (@JohnMackinAde) January 31, 2021

...People in the industry believe that Bauer is seeking a high AAV salary for about 3-4 years. Bauer would like to sign with his hometown team the Dodgers, but they are only interested in a short team commitment. Expect more news in the coming days.

— Seth Martini (@PrimeJoc) February 1, 2021

Steven Matz, Trevor Bauer, Aaron Loup and more on this week's episode of Mets Daily Bases!

Full video here: https://t.co/O6JRYzy7lY pic.twitter.com/LEg9OpXvhn

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 1, 2021

“New York sportswriters made me into an intimidating hitter ... That threat was manufactured in the New York papers. What Willie Mays said was coming true. ‘The media can make you much bigger than you are. They can re-create you. They can also tear you down.’” - Darryl Strawberry pic.twitter.com/RNSJL5olfQ

— @MetsRewind (@metsrewind) January 31, 2021

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UPDATE: The union is expected to reject the 154-game schedule which likely will lead to Spring Training and the regular season starting on time, per @JeffPassan. https://t.co/laMJDjZtJB

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) February 1, 2021

In MLB’s latest proposal for 2021 season, players want more economic guarantees. Story with @EvanDrellich. https://t.co/g6CpaBoNKO

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 1, 2021

Deadline for the players union is Monday to respond to MLB proposal of 162 games pay for 154 games, one month delay, universal DH and expanded playoffs. It’s clear the union won’t accept as it (it doesn’t like extra playoffs and other things) but the hope is it counters.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 1, 2021

Hear Jake Arrieta look very good at his showcase in Austin, Texas last week. Cubs reunion would be cool but no word on teams yet.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 31, 2021

Mets, Twins, Rays and White Sox are among teams thought to have some interest in Mike Foltynewicz after his recent throwing session. Word is, he looked good at Georgia Tech.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 31, 2021

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Winter Baseball:

Panama 6 Venezuela 3 (Box Score). Venezuelan native and Mets Minor League Catcher, David Rodriguez, who hit .383 with 5 HR 23 RBIs in 38 games this winter in Venezuela is playing for Panama.  He DH’d Sunday, 1 for 5 with a double and a run scored.

Dominican Republic 5 Puerto Rico 1 (Box Score).  Juan Lagares, was the star of this one, 2 for 5, 3 run HR, double, run scored, 5 RBIs, 1 K; Robinson Cano 2 for 3 with a walk;  For Puerto Rico, Johneshwy Fargas 0 for 3, a walk and 2 Ks.

Estreno de Canó en la #SerieDelCaribe2021 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴 pic.twitter.com/c6YwsuzyuF

— LIDOM (@LIDOMRD) January 31, 2021

#ElMuchachitoDeConstanza versión #SerieDelCaribe2021. 🇩🇴#ASeguirVolandoRD #DominicanoSoy #PorLa21RD #RumboALa21 pic.twitter.com/hTn7gGjo7n

— Águilas Cibaeñas (@aguilascibaenas) January 31, 2021

Llegó el MVP a Mazatlán ☄️🇩🇴

Batazo de Juan Lagares que trajo la ventaja para @aguilascibaenas pic.twitter.com/ei9KQMcsn4

— LIDOM (@LIDOMRD) February 1, 2021

Mexico 10 Columbia  2 (Box Score). Sebastian Elizalde 1 for 3, 3 runs scored, a walk and 1 K; For Columbia Ex-Met Dilson Herrera, 1B, run scored, RBI, 1 K. 

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:

• Joe Vitko (1970)
• Rich Becker (1972)
• Austin Jackson (1987)

Transactions:

New York Mets claimed Endy Chavez on waivers from the Detroit Tigers on February 1, 2002.

Oakland Athletics signed Ricky Ledee of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 1, 2007.

New York Mets signed free agent Jesus Feliciano on February 1, 2007.

Kansas City Royals signed Brian Lawrence of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 1, 2008.

New York Mets signed free agent Marlon Byrd on February 1, 2013.

Centerfield Maz: Jeff Torborg: Former Mets Manager Who Caught Three Career No Hitters (1992-1993).

Centerfield Maz: John Stephenson: Former Mets Catcher Who Caught Nolan Ryan's First Game (1964-1966).

Centerfield Maz: Rudy Meoli: Former Italian / American Player Who Helped Preserve Nolan Ryan's First No Hitter (1971-1979).

National Pastime.com:

2001

Postseason hero Jim Leyritz signs a $500,000, one-year minor league contract with the Mets. The former Yankee has hit one home run per every 7.6 postseason at-bats, making it the third-best performance for players with five or more postseason round-trippers.

2008

In the richest contract ever given to a pitcher, southpaw Johan Santana agrees to a $137.5 million, six-year deal, completing the blockbuster trade between the Twins and the Mets. In exchange for the two-time Cy Young Award winner, Minnesota gets four of New York's highly touted minor leaguers, including three top pitching prospects, Philip Humber, Kevin Mulvey, and Deolis Guerra, as well as fleet-footed outfielder Carlos Gomez.

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