Mets History Links - 12/14/2021

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Rick Down and Shaun Marcum. 

One year ago today, Jared Porter had his introductory Press Conference.

SNY.TV: Takeaways from Mets new GM Jared Porter, including building better roster depth for next season. “Emphasis on innovation; Roster depth will be key; Not shying away from World Series goal; What needs to improve right away – ‘I think right away probably player development stands out that we’re looking to upgrade. It’s an area we can add some depth.’; Learning on the fly.”

"Great reputation. Forward thinker. Improving player development"

The BNNY crew reacts to Jared Porter's introductory press conference@MarcMalusis @DougWilliamsSNY @YankeesWFAN @Anthony_Recker

(@Cadillac) pic.twitter.com/ZLmDtDgzgc

— SNY (@SNYtv) December 15, 2020

SNY.TV: Sandy Alderson explains why Mets picked Jared Porter as GM, details new power structure. “'He really has the vision that we want to execute upon'. ‘I think it's a flexible arrangement,’ Alderson said. ‘For example, I've already turned a couple of things over to Jared. We have a daily baseball operations meeting. I've been on every one of those meetings. I'm not sure I need to be on every one of those meetings. And there are lots of things that can be decided by Jared that don't have to involve me or only involve me briefly.’”

SNY.TV: Jared Porter embracing Steve Cohen's 'three-five years' World Series goal: 'I want those expectations'. 'I would just say that hearing comments like that motivates me'.

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:

Born on this date:

• Jerry May (1943)
• Greg Goossen (1945)
• Rick Down (1950)
• Shaun Marcum (1981)

Died on this date:

• Rod Kanehl (2004)
• Nick Willhite (2008)
• Frank Lary (2017)

Transactions:

Texas Rangers signed Mario Diaz of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 14, 1990.

New York Mets signed free agent Lance Johnson of the Chicago White Sox on December 14, 1995.

Boston Red Sox signed Brad Clontz of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 14, 1998.

New York Mets traded David Justice to the Oakland Athletics for Mark Guthrie and Tyler Yates on December 14, 2001.

New York Mets signed free agent Jon Rauch of the Toronto Blue Jays on December 14, 2011.

New York Mets signed free agent Bartolo Colon of the Oakland Athletics on December 14, 2013.

Minnesota Twins signed Wilfredo Tovar of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 14, 2015.

Kansas City Royals signed Dillon Gee of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 14, 2015.

Arizona Diamondbacks signed Scott Rice of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 14, 2015.

New York Mets signed free agent Jeurys Familia of the Oakland Athletics on December 14, 2018.

Centerfield Maz: Remembering Former Mets 1980's Pitching Coach: Mel Stottlemyer (1984-1993).

Centerfield Maz: Don Cardwell: 1969 World Champion Mets Pitcher (1967-1970).

National Pastime.com:

1995	Free-agent Lance Johnson agrees to a two-year pact with the Mets in a deal reportedly worth more than five million dollars. 'Ol' One-Dog,' who led the American League in hits last season with 186 playing with the White Sox, will repeat the feat his first season in the Senior Circuit with 227 hits.
2001	The A's, needing to fill the void of a left-handed power hitter created by Jason Giambi's departure to the Yankees, trade southpaw reliever Mark Guthrie and minor league right-hander Tyler Yates to the Mets for David Justice. The Mets had acquired the designated hitter-outfielder a week ago in a deal which sent third baseman Robin Ventura to the Yankees.

 

2007	The Rangers invite Edgardo Alfonzo, a career .284 hitter, to spring training. The 34 year-old former All-Star infielder, who played with the Mets, Giants, Angels, and Blue Jays, spent last season in the independent Atlantic League playing with the Long Island Ducks.
2013	After inking Curtis Granderson to a four-year, $60 million contract earlier in the week, the Mets sign Bartolo Colon to a two-year, $20 million free-agent pact. The 40 year-old All-Star right-handed starter, who is slated to replace the innings the team will need as Matt Harvey recovers from Tommy John surgery, compiled an 18-6 record with a 2.65 ERA in 30 starts for the A's last season.

Baseball Reference:

1998 - The Mets trade OF Butch Huskey to Seattle in exchange for P Lesli Brea.

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December 14, 2013: The @Mets sign Bartolo Colon to a two-year, $20 million FA deal. He would eventually pitch three seasons for the @Mets, giving us this gift ... #LGM #MetsRewind pic.twitter.com/U8QcDzoZ2D

— Mets Rewind (@metsrewind) December 14, 2020