Mets News and Morning Links - 2/5/2021

 

Good Morning.  Born Today Joan Payson.  Happy Birthday Roberto Alomar, Day Five of the Caribbean Series, and the Trevor Bauer drama continues.

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The Trevor Bauer sweepstakes appears to be close to ending, and if a new wave of buzz Thursday is to be believed, he has narrowed his choices down to the Mets and Dodgers — with an answer potentially coming as soon as Friday: https://t.co/0cYV3bzsum | @timbhealey pic.twitter.com/m65sPFS5fH

— Newsday Sports (@NewsdaySports) February 5, 2021

Mets initial offer to Bauer was approx 4 years with an AAV in mid to low 30s. Also had opt outs. Educated guess that they could also bring the AAV a bit up, perhaps the years down and/or opt out after year 1.

— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) February 4, 2021

The Mets have reportedly offered Trevor Bauer a 3-year deal close to $100 million https://t.co/DKny9mwFis pic.twitter.com/rAQf3WWswj

— SNY (@SNYtv) February 4, 2021

On BNNY presented by Tri-State @Cadillac, @martinonyc tells us how close we are to the finish line with a Trevor Bauer decision, and what a potential deal could look like https://t.co/4M4qV54Wwk pic.twitter.com/hYGTe6iY43

— SNY (@SNYtv) February 5, 2021

Apparently this needs a Retweet 😂 https://t.co/k3jgoaL4Bn

— Rachel Luba (@AgentRachelLuba) February 5, 2021

Well, while we wait for the final two to become the final one, some OTHER news you've all been waiting for: the Mets' equipment truck is en route to Florida as we speak. Photos courtesy of the Mets. pic.twitter.com/6Ruqcwv9T6

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 5, 2021

And one more thing! Breaking down Michael Conforto, Marwin González and, yes, pitching pursuits in the latest episode of Mets Daily Bases.

Full link: https://t.co/m2HCK3SVUO pic.twitter.com/4LMOBJ4G4Z

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 5, 2021

Beyond the Booth Live: Episode 3 https://t.co/VTrARgID4B

— SNY (@SNYtv) February 4, 2021

Mets prospect stock risers

IF/OF Carlos Cortes 🚀
P Marcel Renteria 🚀
P Jose Butto 🚀
P Tony Dibrell 🚀 ( I heard things)
P Andrew Mitchell 🚀
IF Shervyen Newton 🚀
IF Jaylen Palmer 🚀
P Bryce Hutchinson 🚀
P Zach Hammer 🚀

— Ernest Dove (@ernestdove) February 4, 2021

From @wcbs880 #Chopper880: 63 days until the scheduled home opener at @CitiField; 02.04.21; @HowieRose; @WayneRandazzo; @MetsBooth; @AlyssaRose; @Marteljr; @TimScheld; @NeilACarousso; @Mets; #LGM pic.twitter.com/0JH7fzTR1C

— Tom Kaminski (@TomKaminskiWCBS) February 4, 2021

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Day five of the Caribbean Series:

Puerto Rico 9 Panama 8 (Box Score); Juan Centeno, C 1 for 3 with a run scored and an RBI; Joshua Torres 1/3 inning, 4 hits, 2 runs, both erned; For Panama, David Rodriguez, 3 for 5, 1 RBI, and 2 runs scored.

Dominican Republic 3 Columbia 2 (Box Score). Robinson Cano 0 for 2, 3 walks; Robel Garcia 1 for 4, with a double, 2 Ks; For Columbia Dilson Herrera, 1B,  1 for 3, with a double, RBI, walk, and a K.

Mexico 4 Venezuela 3 in 10 innings (Box Score). For Mexico, Sebastian Elizalde 3 for 4 with a doule, run scored, RBI and a walk; Carlos Torres (W, 1-0) 1 inning, no runs, 1 K.

In the Semifinals today it will be Panama against the Dominican Republic and Mexico Vs. Puerto Rico.

In Australia, Melbourne Aces 9 Sydney Blue Sox 2 (Box Score). Carlos Cortes RF, 1 for 4 with1 K; Manny Rodriquez SS 1 for 4, run scored and a K; 

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Joan Payson (1903)
• Roberto Alomar (1968)
• Eric O'Flaherty (1985)

Transactions:
New York Mets traded Greg Goossen to the Seattle Pilots for Jim Gosger on February 5, 1969.

New York Mets released Elliott Maddox on February 5, 1981.

New York Mets traded Roberto Petagine to the Cincinnati Reds for Yuri Sanchez on February 5, 1998.

New York Mets signed free agent Scott Erickson on February 5, 2004.

New York Mets signed free agent Elmer Dessens of the Atlanta Braves on February 5, 2009.

Miami Marlins signed Jon Rauch of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 5, 2013.

Los Angeles Dodgers signed Justin Turner of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 5, 2014.

Per National Pastime.com:

2014

The Dodgers agree to a minor league contract with free agent Justin Turner, who was non-tendered by the Mets, after hitting .265 in 301 games with the team over four seasons. The All-Star third baseman's steady fielding and consistent hitting prove to be a significant asset in LA's string of titles since his arrival.

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