Mets News and Morning Links 2/7/2022

 

Photo by Trevor Williams via twitter

Good Morning.  Baseball Lockout - Day 67. Happy Birthday Benny Ayala, Charlie Puleo, and Endy Chavez.  Jon Heyman reports that the Union thinks an MLB offer will come "soon".  

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Brian Joura at Mets360.com did his usual good job talking about the lockout: About Rob Manfred he said: "Manfred has been a man pursuing a legacy. You’ve seen it with chasing ideas to drastically change how the game is played, whether good ideas – like an automated strike zone, – silly ideas, – like allowing batters to run to first if the ball gets away from the catcher at any count – or stupid ideas, like banning the shift. Now, Manfred is trying to make his legacy by winning a lockout." (Subscription required)

Brian also included the clip from Trevor May's Podcast that was all over Twitter this past weekend:

Trevor May (@IamTrevorMay) speaks his mind on Rob Manfred and the CBA negotiation.

We’re with ya, Trev. #LGM pic.twitter.com/CkizGM4GUW

— GENY Mets Report (@genymets) February 5, 2022

Prime Sports Talk looked at the Hall Of Fame Case for Jacob deGrom. including this "Pro - DeGrom already has stellar numbers despite playing for just eight seasons...Con - Despite being one of the top players of his era, deGrom has little to show for it on the winning side. He holds a skimpy 77-53 record and only two playoff appearances."

Rising Apple: 3 big improvements the Mets have already made - Tim Boyle cites Max, Buck, and more leadoff options in Marte and Cahna.

Rising Apple: Best trade destination for each of the Mets bats on the trade market.  JD Davis to the Reds as part of a Castillo trade, McNeil to the White Sox for Greg Kimbral, and Dom to the Brewers for a Pitcher are discussed.

Let’s redo this after lockout and teams are finalized. There a few divisions I could change today. #MLB pic.twitter.com/TbT8gEqe56

— Diane M (@MetsSouthFla) February 6, 2022

Does this potential 2022 New York Mets team win a World Series? pic.twitter.com/ryNqwZ3IQG

— Nathan💫 #SotoToQueens (@MarteMoonshot) February 6, 2022

Tom Seaver, 1987 @Mets. #Tidewater pic.twitter.com/RfhGJZwhd7

— Vintage Jerseys & Hats (@PolyesterUnis) February 7, 2022

When Doug Flynn was traded to New York in 1977 as part of the Tom Seaver trade, not only was his professional life in transition, but his family was turned upside by tragedy. Listen to the full @MetsRewind Podcast with Flynn here: https://t.co/Zp1iEKexHX #LGM #MetsRewind pic.twitter.com/Fo5BqIGI8b

— MetsRewind (@metsrewind) February 6, 2022

“Bobby is misunderstood, perceived as a know-it-all. He rubs people the wrong way. He likes to be noticed. He likes to be The Guy. They call him ‘Top Step Bobby.’ He’s confident. He feels comfortable with that.” - @AlLeiter22 on @BobbyValentine (1999) pic.twitter.com/4hOryRzj7o

— MetsRewind (@metsrewind) February 7, 2022

Episode 21 is here!@Jacob_Resnick joins the show once again for some MLB lockout talk and to discuss his newest #Mets prospect rankings with @mikemayer22 and @SalManzo31

Listen & subscribe below #LGM

Apple: https://t.co/QdGvocFIaK

Spotify: https://t.co/nMAi3nFuX7 https://t.co/NqNTJxUV8V

— Get Metsmerized Podcast (@MetsmerizedPOD) February 6, 2022

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Kevin Kernan has been hitting them out of the park for ballnine.com lately.  Yesterday he talked about the joys of college baseball in Sherry, Sherry, Baby.

As if Baseball didn't have enough problems with the current lockout, Bob Nightengale at USA Today noted how "Brian Flores lawsuit holds a mirror up to MLB's disgraceful hiring practices". Where he included this fact:  "There have been 17 managerial openings in the past two off-seasons since Major League Baseball publicly vowed change in the wake off the George Floyd murder.  None of the jobs were filled by a black candidate."

MLB owners meet Tuesday-Thursday in Orlando, where they will regroup. The union expectation is a new MLB offer will come soon, and presumably that happens after the owners convene. It’s obviously getting late with spring training originally scheduled to start 10 days from today.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 6, 2022

#BabeRuth was born OTD in 1895 in Baltimore, MD. Seen here in 1930 w/his fellow HOF'er teammates Bill Dicky & Lefty Gomez, we added the color to bring them all to life! In 1930 Ruth hit .359/49/153 w/150R, had a .493 OBP, a .732 SLG, a 1.225 OPS, & led MLB in BB w/136! #Yankees pic.twitter.com/gyJbD74k0R

— ManCave Pictures (@ManCavePhotos) February 6, 2022

MLB.com:

• Every team’s most surprising record holder
• (Half of) rare Wagner card nets $475K+ at auction
• Rising stars Dominguez, Volpe set for Yanks minicamp
• How the '86 Red Sox helped create a mustard museum
• A Paige out of history: Satchel's return in '65
• MLB's request for federal mediator declined by MLBPA
• More CBA updates and information
• FAQ on the CBA negotiations 
• The most notable cameos in MLB history

MLB Trade Rumors:

• Twins Sign Daniel Robertson To Minor League Contract
• Quick Hits: Rays Ballpark, Rockies, Bleday
• Trade Candidate: Manuel Margot
• MLBTR Chat Transcript
• Trade Candidate: Anthony Santander
• Reds Sign Pedro Payano To Minors Contract
• Rockies Sign Carlos Perez To Minors Contract
• CPBL’s CTBC Brothers Extend Jose De Paula
• Adrián González Announces Retirement
• Quick Hits: Minors Camp, Guardians, Hall
• Matt Shoemaker Nearing Deal With NPB’s Yomiuri Giants
• Yankees “Expected To Take A Run At” Signing Freddie Freeman
• Giants Sign Raynel Espinal To Minors Contract
• Tigers Sign Carlos Sanabria, Chris Rabago To Minors Contracts
• Twins Sign Former Top Pick Tim Beckham To Minors Deal

Yahoo Sports:

• What we're quickly learning in fantasy drafts
• FanGraphs projects disappointing 2022 MLB season for Athletics
• Giants farm director outlines Marco Luciano's minor league development
• FanGraphs' underwhelming projections for Giants in 2022 MLB season
• Dream team for high school baseball in the Southland
• Athletics legends on ESPN's list of top 100 MLB players of all time
• Detroit Tigers add pitcher Carlos Sanabria, catcher Chris Rabago on minor-league contracts
• Yankees top LHP prospect Ken Waldichuk looks to continue climb through organization
• Where Giants legends land in ESPN's top 100 MLB players of all time
• Five minor leaguers suspended for violating drug program

ESPN:

• Top 100 MLB players of all time -- Nos. 25-1
• Jeter or A-Rod? Ryan or Koufax? Ranking Nos. 50-26
• MLB top 100: Which current stars are destined to join the list?

CBS Sports:

• MLB lockout: Team owners to meet this week after MLBPA rejects federal arbitrator, per report
• Autographed card of Yankees prospect Jasson Dominguez sells for $474K at auction
• MLB rumors: Yankees expected to pursue Freddie Freeman after lockout ends

SportsSpyder:

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Benny Ayala (1951)
• Charlie Puleo (1955)
• Endy Chavez (1978)

Transactions:
New York Mets traded Hank Webb and Richard Sander to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Rick Auerbach on February 7, 1977.

Mickey Lolich announced his retirement on February 7, 1977.

New York Mets released Ross Jones on February 7, 1986.

New York Mets claimed David Lamb on waivers from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on February 7, 2000.

Seattle Mariners signed Kelly Shoppach of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 7, 2013.

New York Mets signed free agent Todd Frazier of the New York Yankees on February 7, 2018.

Centerfield Maz: Charlie Puleo: Italian / American New Jersey Born 1980's Mets Pitcher (1981-1982).

Centerfield Maz: Benny Ayala: The First Mets Player To HR In His First Career At Bat (1974 / 1976).

National Pastime.com: 

1979	Jesse Orosco becomes 'the player to be named later' in the Mets' trade of Jerry Koosman to the Twins. The left-handed reliever will spend 24 seasons in the major leagues, setting the record for appearances with 1,252.

Baseball Reference.com:

2010 - The Leones del Escogido, representing the Dominican League, win the 2010 Caribbean Series with a 7 - 4 victory over the Leones del Caracas of the Venezuelan League in La Asunción, Nueva Esparta, Venezuela. Escogido finishes the tournament with a 5-1 record and Mets OF prospect Fernando Martinez is named the Series' MVP after hitting .348 with 2 homers and 4 RBI. It is Escogido's third Caribbean championship and first since 1990.

February 7, 1979: Jesse Orosco is announced as “the player to be named later” in the trade sending Jerry Koosman to the @Twins. Orosco went on to pitch 24 seasons in the major leagues, setting the all-time record for appearances with 1,252. #LGM #MetsRewind #Mets pic.twitter.com/nMZRuc1mDi

— @MetsRewind (@metsrewind) February 7, 2021

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