Mets News and Morning Links 1/5/2021

 

Good Morning. Happy Birthday Charlie Hough and Nori Aoki. Reports say the Mets are out on Tomoyuki Sugano but in on Brad Hand. and in Winter Ball, Robinson Cano goes deep again.

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Mets have interest in star closer Brad Hand, who had a 2.05 ERA, 1.37 FIP and 0.77 WHIP and led the AL with 16 saves. Sandy Alderson mentioned back at the time that the new regime might have claimed Hand when he was on waivers had it been their call then.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 4, 2021

RHP Tomoyuki Sugano has many good MLB options, including the #SFGiants, Jays and others. But while the Mets have been in touch, it appears their main focus is elsewhere. Sugano (101-50, 2.34 ERA) also has 4-yr offer w/opt-outs every year to return to Yomiuri. Decision soon.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 4, 2021

The #Mets are not in on Tomoyuki Sugano. @JonHeyman was 1st to report focus is elsewhere.

— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) January 4, 2021

MLB.com: Why Tomoyuki Sugano could be a big pickup.

NY Post: Steve Cohen gets feisty as Mets pass on Tomoyuki Sugano.

I don’t need to be popular I just need to make good decisions

— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) January 4, 2021

Let me put it differently . Don’t you think someone will take our money. It just has to make sense

— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) January 4, 2021

SNY.TV: Jim Duquette said the Blue Jays gave an “aggressive” offer that was in the five-year range. However, it was worth “well under” the $150 million Springer is expecting.

On BNNY presented by Tri-State Cadillac, @Jim_Duquette gives an update on George Springer, Trevor Bauer & Brad Hand, and where the Mets stand: https://t.co/IQdZ591EpC

➡️@Cadillac pic.twitter.com/nehBKw05JE

— SNY (@SNYtv) January 5, 2021

SNY.TV: Here's where Mets can turn for rotation help with Tomoyuki Sugano no longer a target. “Of the free agents, the ones who make the most sense are Jake Odorizzi and Masahiro Tanaka.”

Amazing Avenue: Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2021: 20-16. #20: Sam McWilliams; #19: Daison Acosta; #18: Alexander Ramirez; #17 Robert Dominguez; #16: Harol Gonzalez.

Mets360: A look at home runs of Pete Alonso in the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season.

Rising Apple: First base coach Tony Tarasco brings extensive experience. “Tarasco brings extensive experience with him to Queens, including an eye for analytical scouting. What makes him a valuable addition to the coaching staff is his analytical mindset and prior experience coaching first base.”

Give us the team, years and dollars! Where's George Springer headed?@adnansvirk | @KMillar15 pic.twitter.com/DP0JwRzs7V

— Intentional Talk (@IntentionalTalk) January 5, 2021

Rising Apple: Four center field options if George Springer signs elsewhere. Jackie Bradley Jr (Free Agent); Starling Marte (Trade); Kevin Kiermaier (Trade); Kevin Pillar (Free Agent).

Mike’s Mets talks about the games he played with his neighborhood kids in “Sandlot”.

If Trevor Bauer’s price-tag climbs as high as we think it will, is he really worth an enormous, franchise-centering, long-term investment?

👉 https://t.co/InehVGpRJp pic.twitter.com/wlAdaaKcGN

— Mets Fix (@MetsFix) January 4, 2021

MLB Links:

MLB.com: Presenting the 2021 All-Trade-Rumor Team. Francisco Lindor at SS.  Arenado at 3B.  Some surprising names like Starling Marte and Nick Castellanos.

MLB.com: Yanks among several Puig suitors (sources).

Marlins and Orioles both made offers to Puig last year. Marlins offered $2M base plus tons of incentives last winter. Marlins had the impression he didn’t relish having to earn most of the deal. O’s made offer just before the season started. He didn’t love that bid either. https://t.co/DC4fhBNuVo

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 5, 2021

MLB.com: The 6 busiest teams so far this offseason. Padres #1; Mets #2.

MLB Trade Rumors: Giants Sign C Curt Casali.

MLB Trade Rumors: Liam Hendriks Visits Blue Jays.

"This is an elite pitcher at his peak..."

BK puts elite free agent reliever Liam Hendriks into "THE SHREDDER!" #MLBNow pic.twitter.com/hfUznd2eCB

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 4, 2021

Source: Free agent Corey Kluber will throw for @MLB teams on January 13 in Florida. The #RedSox are among the teams with interest. @MLBNetwork

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) January 4, 2021

Per sources Marlins are interested in FA OF Adam Duvall. Solid RF, big power, good fit for Miami. Slugged .545 the past two seasons. Only players with a higher slug % on the open market over 2019-20 : Nelson Cruz & George Springer. Lots of teams interested in him.

— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) January 4, 2021

MLB Trade Rumors: Cubs Sign LHP Adam Morgan To Minor League Contract.

Winter Baseball:

In the Dominican Republic:

Aguilas Cibaenas 3 Toros Del Este 1 (Box Score). Robel Garcia 2 for 3, 1 RBI, 1 K; Juan Lagares CF 0 for 3, 1 K. For Los Toros, Jenrry Mejia (L, 0-1) 3 innings, 4 hits, 3 runs – all earned, 2 Ks; Tim Peterson, a scoreless inning with 1 hit allowed.

Gigantes del Cibao 3 Estrellas Orientales 2 in 10 innings (Box Score). Robinson Cano 1 for 5 with a 2 run HR in the 8^th that gave Estrellas a brief 2-1 lead; Former Minor League Met Aderlin Rodriguez Pinch Hit and went 0 for 1;  Ervin Santana 5 innings, 4 hits, 1 run, 1 earned run, 2 walks, 6 Ks, 1 HR; Former Binghamton Rumble Pony Matt Pobereyko (L, 0-1) 2/3^rd inning, 1 run, 1 hit, 1 walk.  

Aquí tienen el ¡JONRÓN! de @RobinsonCano 🔥⚾️@AFPSiembra #CopaBHDLeon pic.twitter.com/Kvu6x5YSQh

— LIDOM (@LIDOMRD) January 4, 2021

Here is the full scoreboard from the Dominican Republic.

In Venezuela:

Caribes de Anzoategui 3 Bravos de Margarita 2 (Box Score). For Los Bravos David Rodriguez C 1 for 2 to bring his average back to .402 with 2 walks.

Cardenales de Lara 22 Leones del Caracas 10  (Box Score). Wilfredo Tovar 1 for 3, .292 average this Winter.

Full scoreboard from Venezuela.

No Games Monday in Puerto Rico and in the Mexican Pacific League.

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:

Born on this date:

• Charlie Hough (1948)
• Norichika Aoki (1982)

Died on this date:

• Rogers Hornsby (1963)
• Tug McGraw (2004)
• Rick Down (2019)

Transactions:

New York Mets traded Vince Coleman to the Kansas City Royals for Kevin McReynolds on January 5, 1994.

New York Yankees signed Miguel Cairo of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 5, 2006.

New York Mets signed free agent David Newhan of the Baltimore Orioles on January 5, 2007.

New York Mets traded Corey Coles and Ryan Meyers to the Chicago Cubs for Angel Pagan on January 5, 2008.

New York Mets signed free agent Jason Bay of the Boston Red Sox on January 5, 2010.

Milwaukee Braves signed Eric Young of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 5, 2016.

New York Mets traded Bobby Wahl, Adam Hill and Felix Valerio to the Milwaukee Brewers for Keon Broxton on January 5, 2019.

Centerfield Maz: Alex Torres: 2015 NL Champion Mets Relief Pitcher (2015).

Centerfield Maz: Mid Sixties Mets Pitcher & Tom Seaver's Childhood Friend: Dick Selma (1965-1968).

Centerfield Maz: Bill Denehy: Interesting Story On The Player Traded For Mets Manager Gil Hodges (1967).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baseball Reference:

1994 - In a trade of outfielders, the New York Mets send Vince Coleman to the Kansas City Royals for Kevin McReynolds. For McReynolds, it is his second stint with Mets. 

2006: In a trade involving four pitchers, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquire Jae Seo and Tim Hamulack from the New York Mets in exchange for Duaner Sanchez and Steve Schmoll.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 5, 2004: Tug McGraw passed away. He was 59. McGraw pitched nine seasons with the @Mets, including the 1969 World Championship team and 1973 National League title team #LGM #MetsRewind #YaGottaBelieve pic.twitter.com/fqEySeeuou

— Mets Rewind (@metsrewind) January 5, 2021

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