Good
Morning. Happy Birthday Rick Down and Shaun
Marcum. Mets SS Prospect Ronny Mauricio makes his Winter Ball Debut, Mets bring
back a former bench coach, and the Cleveland baseball team is changing it’s
name.
Section Links: Mets Links, MLB Links, Winter Baseball, and This Day in Mets History.
NY
Post: Mets hire Dave Jauss as bench coach for a second time. “Jauss served
as the Mets’ bench coach with manager Jerry Manuel in 2010 and was part of player development the following season
before going to the Pirates in 2012.”
NorthJersey.com:
Dave Jauss: 3 things to know about NY Mets' new bench coach. 1. Wide range
of experience; 2. A reunion of sorts - In 2010, he served as Jerry Manuel's
bench coach. In 2011, he worked as the club's coordinator of staff development.
Jauss and Rojas — who joined the Mets in 2006 — worked for the organization at
the same time. Now, they'll be in the same dugout; 3. Success runs in the
family. His dad Bill? A famous Chicago Tribune sportswriter.
The Mets will introduce new GM Jared Porter in a video news conference at 4:30 p.m. Monday.
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) December 13, 2020
"I'm excited to join the community, get to work, and help build a collaborative and sustainable baseball operation and culture for the New York Mets"
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 13, 2020
The Mets have made it official with Jared Porter https://t.co/JQxbNiW6qm pic.twitter.com/pRG14Npl0n
NY
Post: Mets’ new GM has hands full with Trevor Bauer, George Springer.
Brian Joura Mets360: Jared Porter and the
neuterization of the Mets’ GM job. “…the new GM would have to answer to
Alderson...In a way, the new structure is going to do to the GM what the GMs
have done to managers in the last couple of decades…The game’s GMs have made
managers to be nothing more than press secretaries. Managers are now simply
highly-visible flunkies whose main role is to manage perception, in both the
clubhouse and in the press briefings.”
Amazing
Avenue: Where the Mets’ payroll stands after the James McCann signing. “The
consensus seems to be that the Mets will approach the competitive balance (CB)
tax threshold but would not exceed that mark. For the 2021 MLB season, the
number is set at $210 million…After signing James McCann—assuming the deal will hit at $10
million AAV—the team’s 26-man at right under $150 million, while their 40-man
CB tax payroll would be at about $150.2 million, according to Cot’s Contracts.”
Mike’s Mets
talks about the weekend happenings in “My Cup Runneth Over”.
SouthSide
Showdown: Losing James McCann to Mets is tough. “The White Sox are losing a
very important piece to their team with the departure of McCann. He formed the
best catching duo in all of Major League Baseball with Yasmani
Grandal in 2020.”
Rising
Apple: Can Jake Hager escape minor league purgatory in 2021? “The New York
Mets signed longtime Triple-A player Jake Hager to a minor league deal… While his main position is
shortstop, he has also served time at first and second base. As recently as
2019, Hager has also taken reps in left field to further increase his
versatility and value.”
Rising
Apple: NY Mets offseason shopping list should include Kiké Hernandez. “Coming
off a six-year stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Hernández has proven himself
as an elite defender who can be platooned seamlessly across the diamond and the
outfield.”
Rising
Apple: Mets reunion with Jerry Blevins has its benefit beyond the mound. “His
biggest role with the organization might be what he gives them in the locker
room.”
Overlooked star of Day: Jerry Koosman, 2X AS & LH ace of the Amazin' @Mets 1969 WS title, winning 2 games. A 2X 20-g winner, Kooz's 57 WAR for pitcher is higher than HoFers Ford, Wynn or Ruffing. His @SABRbioproject @sabr story https://t.co/mYmoUXFA0f pic.twitter.com/gSoYcdttJk
— SABR BioProject (@SABRbioproject) December 14, 2020
“When I got here we had a terrible system. But what we did, like some businesses, was invest and spend. We began to rebuild the farm system; that meant rebuilding the scouting department. I always felt that scouting is the foundation of an organization.” - Frank Cashen #LGM pic.twitter.com/CqWRGJZuCg
— Mets Rewind (@metsrewind) December 14, 2020
CBS
Sports: Cleveland Indians to change nickname the franchise has used for more
then a century. Cleveland could officially announce its name change plans
this week.
Yahoo
Sports: Spiders, Rocks or ... Lindors? What should the Cleveland baseball team be
called?
Remember when Prince referred to himself as a symbol? The Indians should just refer to themselves as a picture of Oliver Perez until they settle on a name. pic.twitter.com/PP6TA2cAcm
— Metstradamus (@Metstradamus) December 14, 2020
MLB.com: 1
future Hall of Famer on each team. For the Mets - Jacob deGrom, RHP: He missed out on his third
straight Cy Young, but it sure feels like there might be one or two more in his
future.
Did you know @Royals hurler Josh Staumont threw the four fastest strikeout pitches in 2020? How about this 102 mph heat? 🔥
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) December 14, 2020
Statcast powered by @Googlecloud pic.twitter.com/yOvcyBEct3
302 feet on a line!!! This @MookieBetts throw was the farthest of the 2020 season according to Statcast powered by @GoogleCloud. pic.twitter.com/oCjm2gOm4O
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) December 14, 2020
MLB.com: Are these the two
favorites for Bauer? “’All indications that I’m getting from the whispers
around baseball is that it’s going to be Mets or Angels,’ [Athletic’s Jim
Bowden] the former MLB general manager said Sunday on MLB Network Radio.”
The top 40 bat flips of 2020! pic.twitter.com/qX9Usaw4Yp
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) December 14, 2020
And the best bat flip of 2020 goes to… @Padres star @tatis_jr! pic.twitter.com/XAl2ThIfps
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) December 14, 2020
CBS
Sports: How J.T. Realmuto's free agent market is shaping up with Mets off list
of suitors. Blue Jays, Phillies, Nationals head the list followed by long
shots such as the Yankees and Cardinals.
In the
Dominican Republic:
Ronny Mauricio made his Winter Ball debut for Los Tigres
del Licey going 0 for 1 as a late game replacement at SS. Leones del Escogido 7
Tigres del Licey 1 (Box
Score).
Aguilas
Cibaenas 3 Gigantes del Cibao 2 (Box
Score).Robel Garcia 2 for 4 with a double and a triple, 1 K, .213 Average
this winter.
Here is the rest of the Dominican
Scoreboard.
In Puerto Rico the Liga de Beisbol
Profesional Roberto Clemente:
Criollos de
Caguas 3 Atenienses de Manati 1 (Box Score). Johneshwy Fargas 2 for 4 with a solo HR, 1 RBI, 1
run score, 2 Ks, now hitting .435 this winter.
Indios de
Mayaguez 3 RA12 0 (Box Score). T.J. Rivera 1B, 1 for 3, 1 run scored, .375
Batting Average.
4 Sunday
Double Headers in Venezuela yesterday (the 7 inning variety):
Game 1 Leones
del Caracas 7 Bravos de Margarita 4 (Box Score). David Rodriguez caught and went 2 for 4, 1 double, 1
K.
Game 2 Bravos
de Margarita 9 Leones del Caracas 0 (Box Score). David Rodriguez 1B, 1 for 3 with a HR (3rd
of winter); 2 runs scored, 1 RBI, 1 K, now with a .373 Avg.
Here is the full Scoreboard from
Venezuela.
Charros de
Jalisco 8 Los Caneros de los Mochis 7 (10 Innings) (Box Score) Juan Uriarte pinch ran and caught late in the
game with no at-bats, .209 Batting Average this winter.
Here is the full Mexican Pacific
League Scoreboard from yesterday.
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).
|
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. |
1998 - The Mets trade OF Butch Huskey to Seattle in exchange for P Lesli Brea.
Breakfast
Links One year ago today - 12/14/2019
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
The New York @Mets played their final game at the Polo Grounds on September 18, 1963 (a 5-1 loss to the @Phillies). The stadium officially closed on December 14, 1963 and the ballpark was demolished on April 10, 1964. #MetsRewind pic.twitter.com/ssUw2vjBuJ
— Mets Rewind (@metsrewind) December 14, 2020
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