6/30/20

John From Albany – Mets Breakfast Links 6/30/2020


Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Ron Swoboda and Carlos Cortes, the Mets sign 2nd Round pick J.T. Ginn, the Mets sign more players for “Summer Camp”,  and some MLB players are opt-outing for 2020. 

Section Links: Mets Links, MLB Links, Minor League Links, Asian Baseball Links, and This Day in Mets History.

Mets Links:

As we had last night on Mack’s Mets: Mets Sign Second-Rounder J.T. Ginn.

Mets.com: The Mets were able to offer Ginn so much because they signed their final four picks of the Draft to below-slot -- and in two cases, significantly below-slot -- deals. That left more than $1.1 million in extra funds to offer Ginn on top of his $1.4 million slot value. The Mets then added additional money to push the total deal to $2.9 million.

MLB Trade Rumors: Mets Sign Melky Cabrera, Erasmo Ramirez, Gordon Beckham.

MLB Trade Rumors: Mets Sign Hunter Strickland, Ryan Cordell.

SNY.tv (MetsBlog): Brodie Van Wagenen explains how Mets plan to conduct 'Summer Camp' at Citi Field. Roster configurations and intersquad games will continue to be evaluated throughout.

NY Post: Brodie Van Wagenen expects ‘everyone’ to attend Mets summer camp.

Fox Sports: Mets optimistic about Céspedes when baseball returns.

Yahoo Sports: Mets say they're considering Tim Tebow for spot in 60-man player pool.

NY Post: Brodie Van Wagenen’s Mets leadership is more important than ever.

NY Daily News: Mets player on 40-man roster and other minor leaguers test positive for coronavirus. One player on the Mets’ current 40-man roster has tested positive for the coronavirus, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said during a conference call on Monday. A number of minor leaguers within the team’s farm system, but not currently on the 40-man, have also tested positive. Van Wagenen said the player who tested positive is “recovering” and the team thinks he is “in a good position.”

Brian Joura Mets 360.com: Pete Alonso and player solidarity in labor issues. Brian’s thought is that “Pete Alonso would make a good player rep...he certainly seems to exude leadership qualities, whether that was leading the walkoff rip-off-the-shirt celebrations or coming up with #LFGM. And on top of that, Alonso was one of the first athletes to voice support for MLBPA leader Tony Clark’s statement of, “Tell us when and where” with regards to beginning the 2020 season.”

NY Times: In a Season of Challenges, the Mets See a Unique Opportunity, Too.

Mike Puma NY Post: Mets mailbag: What it would take to trade Dominic Smith. “Smith is only 25 and won’t be arbitration eligible until after the 2021 season. He adapted nicely to a part-time and pinch-hitting role last year and is exactly the type of player winning teams need. That said, if the Mets could get a near-major league ready starting pitcher for Smith, they would have to consider it. But such a deal would probably involve additional pieces.”

Elite Sports NY: Predicting the 30-man Opening Day roster.  Writer Lee Amin thinks Walker Lockett, David Peterson, Tyler Bashlor, and Jed Lowrie will make the 30 man cut.

Rising Apple: Mets minor leaguers we should be excited to see back in action.  Andres Gimenez; David Peterson; and Ryan Cordell.

Metsmerized Online: Metsmerizing Moves: Dave Kingman Brings Power to Big Apple.




MLB LINKS:

Yahoo Sports: Are we OK with that? By playing in a pandemic, MLB forces players to calculate the risks.


MLB Trade Rumors: Diamondbacks right-hander Mike Leake is planning to opt out of participating in the 2020 season.

MLB Trade Rumors: Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross Opt Out Of 2020 Season.

MLB Trade Rumors: Major League Baseball Formally Announces Rule Changes For 2020 Season.  Runner on second in extra innings, National League DH, the roster rules, are all discussed. 

MLB Trade Rumors: The Phillies and pending free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto discussed a contract extension before Major League Baseball put a freeze on transactions in March because of the COVID-19 shutdown. That freeze lifted last week, but the Phillies and Realmuto have not restarted talks.

ESPN.com: 'Summer is over before it even began': Stories of lost baseball seasons across the U.S.

MLB Trade Rumors: Brewers Announce Initial Player Pool.  Keon Broxton and the man the Mets traded for him, Bobby Wahl, both make the list.

MLB Trade Rumors: Marlins Sign Nick Vincent, Add No. 3 Pick Max Meyer To 60-Man Pool.

AP News: Jays players headed to Florida, continue talks to play in Toronto.

ESPN.com: MLB umpires might work entire homestands to curtail travel. 


Minor League Baseball:

MLB Trade Rumors: Minor League Baseball’s 2020 Fate Could Be Decided Tuesday. “No official decision has come down, but that may be on the verge of changing. Minor League Baseball’s board of trustees are scheduled to meet Tuesday, when they could make an official announcement on whether a season will take place.”

MLB Trade Rumors: Minor Leaguers Left Out Of Player Pools May Be Able To Play Indy Ball.


Asian Baseball:

Amazing Avenue: NPB Update, June 21 to June 27: Tiger Kings. We check in on our adopted NPB team, the Yakult Swallows.

Today’s Yakult Swallows game has been rained out.  Gabriel Ynoa was scheduled to pitch, Nori Aoki in LF.

Here is the Japan Baseball Scoreboard.

AP News: With restrictions, fans set to return to SKorean baseball.

The Korea Herald: KBO considering QR (quick response) code registration for fans when stadiums reopen during pandemic.

Amazing Avenue: KBO Update, June 21 to June 27.

Here is how the ex-Mets are doing in the KBO:

Aaron Altherr Through 46 games Aaron’s stats were .295/.368/.596 - .964 OPS, 12 HR, 42 RBI, 49K, 12BB.

Chris Flexen: In 9 games this year Chris is 3-2, 3.46 ERA, 52 innings, 48 hits, 20 earned runs, 17 BB, 50 Ks.

Drew Gagnon: 9 games this year Drew is 4-3, 3.88 ERA, 51 innings, 47 hits, 22 earned runs, 15 BB, 52 Ks.

Aaron Altherr is back in CF today and is so far 0 for 1 (Box Score).

Here is KBO’s Scoreboard.

Yesterday at Mack’s Mets:

Reese Kaplan -- What Do You Miss Most About Baseball?

Mike's Mets - More Opportunity for Platoons in 2020.

BREAKING NEWS - Mets Sign OF Ryan Cordell and RP Hunter Strickland.

Mack’s Blast from the Past comes from 6/30/2012: Welcome to Brooklyn, Brandon. Brandon Nimmo's seventh inning grand slam sent a capacity crowd of 7,939 home happy as the Cyclones knocked off the Aberdeen IronBirds 6-2 in the rubber match of a three game series on Saturday night at MCU Park. Gabriel Ynoa pitched a solid game, going 6.0 innings while giving up three hits, surrendering two runs and striking out a career-high six batters. Tim Peterson (1-0) was the first pitcher out of the bullpen making his professional debut, and he earned the win after tossing 2.0 perfect innings.

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:

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Transactions:

 New York Mets traded Ed Lynch to the Chicago Cubs for Dave Liddell and Dave Lenderman on June 30, 1986.


National Pastime.com: 

1962
Sandy Koufax becomes the first Dodger southpaw to throw a no-hitter since Nap Rucker accomplished the feat in 1908 when he keeps the expansion Mets hitless in the team's 5-0 victory in Los Angeles. The 26 year-old left-hander, en route to fanning 13, strikes out the first three batters he faces - Richie Ashburn, Rod Kanehl, and Felix Mantilla, on nine pitches to start the game with an immaculate inning.
2000
Trailing 8-2 with two outs in the eighth inning, Mike Piazza's tiebreaking three-run homer completes a ten-run miracle comeback as the Mets stun the Braves, 11-8. Nine of the runs were driven in with two outs, and the ten runs equal the most ever scored in an inning by the Mets.


Baseball Reference:

1962: With the aid of 13 strikeouts and a Frank Howard home run, Sandy Koufax no-hits Bob Miller and the Mets, 5 - 0 in Los Angeles. Sandy starts off the game by fanning the side on nine pitches in the 1st inning, the first National League pitcher to strike out the side on nine pitches since Brooklyn's Dazzy Vance, in 1924. It will be the first of four career no-hitters thrown by Koufax.

1973: The Cubs, leading by seven games, lose to the Mets and Jon Matlack, 2 - 1.

1979: Despite a Home Run by Ex-Met Dave Kingman and Ex-Met Mike Vail's grand slam, the Mets score six runs in the top of the 11th to break a 3 - 3 tie with the Cubs. Chicago storms back with five runs in the bottom of the frame including the grand slam by Mike Vail, but New York hangs on to win the game, 9 - 8. (Box Score).

1993: The Mets defeat the Marlins, 7 - 1, to win consecutive contests for the first time in 65 games.

1997: Bobby Higginson belts three home runs and drives in seven runs and Justin Thompson allows four hits in eight innings as Detroit kicks the Mets, 14 - 0. It is the most lopsided shutout in Mets history. Detroit hits more homers (6) than the Mets have hits (5), and it is the most home runs given up by Mets pitchers since April 29, 1978.

2000: After trailing 8 - 2 with two outs in the 8th inning, Mike Piazza's tie-breaking three-run homer completes a 10-run miracle comeback as the Mets stun the Braves, 11 - 8. Nine of the runs are driven in with two outs and the ten runs equal the most ever scored in an inning by the Mets.


2012: Johan Santana shuts out the Dodgers, 5 - 0, allowing 3 hits over 8 innings. It is the Dodgers' seventh consecutive loss. Ike Davis hits a three-run homer for the Mets.

NY Post: The night Mike Piazza capped off an unbelievable Mets comeback.

Centerfield Maz: Remembering Mets History:(2000) Mets Score Ten Runs in 8th Inning To Beat The Atlanta Braves.

Centerfield Maz: Ron Swoboda: 1969 Amazing Mets Outfielder & World Series Hero (1965-1971).

Centerfield Maz: Remembering Mets History: (1965) Ron Swoboda Starts His Career As a Slugger.

You tube:

6/30/16: Matz, Familia key Mets' 4-3 win vs. Cubs.



6/30/17: deGrom dominates to lead the Mets to victory.



McNeil, Alonso lead Mets past Braves, 8-5 | Braves-Mets Game Highlights 6/30/19.



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5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I was at the Piazza 10-run inning game. I believe it was also fireworks night.

The tarp incident in Miami was hilarious. The wind blew up and caught the tarp perfectly.

June 30, 2020 at 7:04 AM
Tom Brennan said...

One player on 40 man is positive for COVID. They better figure out how to not have this be more than a very isolated occurrence.

June 30, 2020 at 7:30 AM
Raw said...

I hope Brodie is Not serious about adding Tebow to the 60 man pool. If he does I hope it is Wilson’s doing. How can you add him who is not a real prospect on the team. His spot should be used be a real top prospect in the Mets organization like Mauricio.

June 30, 2020 at 8:46 AM
Mack Ade said...

I have an idea how to run the summer camp.

Look for it in my Sunday 8am post.

June 30, 2020 at 10:45 AM
bill metsiac said...

I definitely will, Mack. It waa great seeing you at the Zoom group last Thursday, and hope to again this week.

June 30, 2020 at 5:52 PM

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