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Mets News and Morning Links - 12/10/2022

 



Good Morning.  Anthony DiComo explains the Mets current spending, Trevor Williams goes to the Nationals, and Ronny Mauricio in action in the DR. 

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Anthony DiComo Mets.com: Mets building to win now … and long term. "The idea is that the Mets can use Cohen’s money to remain competitive in the short term without hamstringing themselves in future seasons. Only Lindor, Starling Marte, Edwin Díaz and Nimmo remain under guaranteed contract past 2024, by which point the Mets hope their farm system will have developed into something capable of churning out cheap, useful pieces on an annual basis."

Brian Joura Mets360: On the Mets’ 2023 payroll and using prospects to get that number down in future years. Brian looks at the Mets strategy and asks "It used to infuriate me when the Mets of the early 2010s – teams going nowhere – would go dumpster diving for other team’s reclamation projects, rather than giving shots to guys from their own farm system. Will they get to the point where they use their minor league guys rather than paying the going rates for the Carrascos and Quintanas of the world?" (Subscription required)

NY Post: How Mets’ Justin Verlander transformed body to extend dominance. "After his rough 2014 season with the Tigers, he began to take better care of and get better in tune with his body, his knowledge of which is unmatched, according to those who have worked closely with him."

NY Post Sports+: The Mets are a team of so much possibility with Steve Cohen’s bankroll. "Whether through free agency or the trade market, [the Mets] have some more work left in rebuilding the bullpen and possibly adding another bat and a starting pitcher (Koudai Senga remains an intriguing option). With Cohen, all of that is still in play." Subscription required.

NY Post: ‘Amazin’ But True’ Podcast Episode 128: Steve Cohen’s Mets Not Done Spending Yet.

SNY.TV: Billy Eppler explains Mets signing Jose Quintana, David Robertson. "Over the last decade, Jose has been one of the most dependable starting pitchers in the majors," Eppler said in a statement..."We're very excited to add a pitcher of David's caliber to our bullpen," Eppler said. "He has been pitching in high-leverage situations for teams with postseason expectations since his career started."

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Tigres del Licey 4 Estrellas de Oriente 1 (Box Score) Ronny Mauricio DH 0 for 3, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 K - hitting .305 with an .863 OPS; Hansel Robles 1 inning, no runs, 1 hit, 2 Ks - 1.54 ERA; Yennsy Diaz (L,1-2) 2.1 innings, 3 runs - all earned, 2 hits, 4 walks, 2 Ks - 4.73 ERA;

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New York Mets traded Nolan Ryan, Leroy Stanton, Frank Estrada and Don Rose to the California Angels for Jim Fregosi on December 10, 1971.

New York Mets traded Mike Scott to the Houston Astros for Danny Heep on December 10, 1982.

New York Mets traded Hubie Brooks, Mike Fitzgerald, Herm Winningham and Floyd Youmans to the Montreal Expos for Gary Carter on December 10, 1984.

St. Louis Cardinals drafted Clint Hurdle from the Mets on December 10, 1985.

New York Mets traded Hubie Brooks to the California Angels for Dave Gallagher on December 10, 1991.

New York Mets signed free agent Frank Tanana of the Detroit Tigers on December 10, 1992.

New York Mets traded Marc Kroon and Randy Curtis to the San Diego Padres for Frank Seminara, Tracy Sanders and Pablo Martinez on December 10, 1993.

New York Mets traded Chuck McElroy to the Baltimore Orioles for Jesse Orosco on December 10, 1999.

Pittsburgh Pirates signed Derek Bell of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 10, 2000.

New York Mets signed free agent Kazuo Matsui on December 10, 2003.

Texas Rangers signed Richard Hidalgo of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 10, 2004.

Washington Nationals signed Paul Lo Duca of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 10, 2007.

New York Mets signed free agent Francisco Rodriguez of the Los Angeles Angels on December 10, 2008.

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1971

In one of the worst deals in franchise history, the Mets trade 24-year-old Nolan Ryan and three prospects to the Angels for six-time All-Star third baseman Jim Fregosi. The Texan fireballer will set the all-time strikeout record (5,714) and become a Hall of Fame member, while their new 30-year-old infielder (.232, 5, 32) plays less than two full seasons in New York, providing little help for the team.

1982

The Mets trade starter Mike Scott, who compiled a 14-27 record during his four years with the team, to the Astros in exchange for Danny Heep. After learning how to throw the split-finger fastball from Roger Craig, the right-hander becomes the staff's ace, leading Houston to the post-season, throwing a no-hitter, and winning 110 out 191 decisions during his nine-year tenure with the club.

 

1984

The Expos trade catcher Gary Carter to the Mets for backstop Mike Fitzgerald, flycatcher Herm Winningham, third baseman Hubie Brooks, and right-hander Floyd Youmans. The perennial All-Star plays a key role in New York's success over the rest of the decade.

2008

The Mets complete a $37 million, three-year contract with free-agent reliever Francisco Rodriguez. The former Angels' closer, who fills a big void in the New York bullpen due to Billy Wagner's injury, set a major league record last season, recording 62 saves.

 

2008

In a 12-player, three-team trade, the Indians send outfield prospect Franklin Gutierrez to Seattle to get Mets side-slinging reliever Joe Smith and second baseman Luis Valbuena from the Mariners. New York's Aaron Heilman, Endy Chavez, southpaw Jason Vargas, and three minor leaguers go to the Mariners for closer JJ Putz, who be the setup man for recently acquired Francisco Rodriguez, center fielder Jeremy Reed, and reliever Sean Green.

2008

With the fourth richest deal in major league history, the most ever offered to a pitcher, the Yankees and free-agent CC Sabathia agree on a $161 million, seven-year contract, with an opt-out clause after three years. The 28-year-old right-hander's $23 million average annual salary eclipses the Mets' February agreement with Johan Santana.

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