Mets News and Morning 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.

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

On BNNY presented by Tri-State @Cadillac, @martinonyc gives us the latest update on the Mets' pursuit of Trevor Bauer & Jackie Bradley Jr. https://t.co/eSXOuk4KFu pic.twitter.com/FPM95nBkn3

— SNY (@SNYtv) January 29, 2021

On BNNY presented by Tri-State @Cadillac, @Anthony_Recker looks at if the Mets' need to break the bank to sign Trevor Bauer and @HannahRKeyser addresses the off-the-field concerns Bauer could possibly bring with him to New York https://t.co/C33KFlzmLh pic.twitter.com/s7lFEUJfMH

— SNY (@SNYtv) January 29, 2021

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

Jacob deGrom is the #1 starting pitcher right now!@Mets | #Top10RightNow pic.twitter.com/H9ju66PumE

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 29, 2021

Aces upon aces.

How does your list compare to @MLBNetwork's? pic.twitter.com/Irc8dV4OsL

— MLB (@MLB) January 29, 2021

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.

We talk about pitching prospects... Allan, Ginn... Spapucki

Don't forget Joander Suarez

The 19 yr old started 9 of 11 GCL Mets games last yr -

1-0, 1.79, 1.07, 40.1-IP, 47-K

— Mack (@JohnMackinAde) January 28, 2021

I’ll always be grateful to the Mets for the opportunity to play for my hometown team. Thank you to Mets fans for all your support throughout my time in NY. And thanks to all my teammates and coaches — I wish you all nothing but the best of luck moving forward!

— Steven Matz (@Smatz88) January 28, 2021

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.

RHP Josh Winckowski could be the winner in this trade. Will be 22 next season. Started 10 games in 2021 at A+:
4-5, 3.19.

Will most probably pitch at AA Binghamton in spring.

— Mack (@JohnMackinAde) January 28, 2021

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.

Jake Arrieta will hold a throwing session tomorrow, and @martinoNYC reports the Mets will be in attendance https://t.co/PT6d1y058U pic.twitter.com/m2vqQbfAon

— SNY (@SNYtv) January 28, 2021

Breaking news! Back on the Sports Report this Saturday at 5PM/10PM on @sportanarium @NMStateBaseball⭐️and #Mets prospect @AliMarcel2 with myself and @ernestdove! In a preview of our interview we🎤the importance of @AliMarcel2 family and how much he has reflected on his past. pic.twitter.com/xz7d0SUakh

— Thomas Brice (@ThomasBrice2017) January 29, 2021

If Aaron Loup finalizes his agreement with Mets it would be for approximately $3 million, taking the Mets to about $185 MM. Luxury tax still a calculation but as we’ve said, agents are noticing a bit more openness to exceeding than for most of offseason.

— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) January 28, 2021

Zack Scott might bring Jackie Bradley Jr. with him to the Mets. It's a great fit. https://t.co/h8YcvWNZ3f

— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) January 28, 2021

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. 

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Commissioner Rob Manfred and deputy commissioner Dan Halem spoke today with union head Tony Clark and lead negotiator Bruce Meyer, sources tell @TheAthletic. Exact subjects covered not known. Health and safety protocols likely discussed. Club medical staffs waiting on them.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 29, 2021

 MLB.com:

.@Topps No. 1 card in the 2021 set is ...

... @tatis_jr!!!!

See what other players he joins: pic.twitter.com/KqMXpavZS9

— Cut4 (@Cut4) January 28, 2021

The #Mariners' future outfield is looking awfully bright 😎

Jarred Kelenic is Seattle's highest-ranked prospect since King Felix was No. 3 in 2005: https://t.co/zxg1XgkUA5 pic.twitter.com/zjmCpYTYMN

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) January 29, 2021

One team in baseball history has turned two triple plays in one game: the @Twins on July 17, 1990. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/0zQYyPOAHQ

— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) January 29, 2021

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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.

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Sergio Ferrer (1951)
• Kevin Roberson (1968)

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.

January 29, 2008: The @Mets reach a conditional agreement to acquire Johan Santana from the @Twins for Philip Humber, Kevin Mulvey, Deolis Guerra and Carlos Gomez. New York has three days to come to terms with the two-time Cy Young Award winner. #LGM #MetsRewind pic.twitter.com/FE8mGrLO5i

— @MetsRewind (@metsrewind) January 29, 2021

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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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