Mets News and Morning Links - 12/15/2022

 


Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Art Howe Mo Vaughn  and Johneshwy Fargas.  Mets introduce David RobertsonJosé Quintana and Brooks Raley, Brandon Nimmo Press Conference today, and Ronny Mauricio and Eduardo Escobar play in Winter Ball.

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Mets introduce introduce David RobertsonJosé Quintana and Brooks Raley on a Zoom Press Conference yesterday.  Here are some of the video highlights:


You can see the complete Press Conference here.

Mets will hold a press conference today at 10AM to formally announce the re-signing of outfielder Brandon Nimmo. 

Then, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., the Mets will host 125 students from five local Title 1 schools in Queens for the annual Kids Holiday Party at Citi Field. Manager Buck Showalter, OF Brandon Nimmo, DH Daniel Vogelbach, Todd Zeile and Mr. and Mrs. Met will be handing out presents to the children and participate in the festivities.

 

NY Post:

  • Joining Mets no-brainer decision for David Robertson: ‘I want to win’. 
  • Mets’ Billy Eppler sees Jose Quintana being lefty as added bonus.

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Winter Baseball:

In the Dominican League:

Tigres del Licey 3 Gigantes del Cibao 1 (Box Score) Ronny Mauricio 3B 1 for 4, 1 run scored, 3 Ks - hitting .295 with an .824 OPS, 1 error - throwing, 2nd at 3rd base - 8th overall; 

In Venezuela:

Bravos de Margarita 8 Tigres de Aragua 1 (Box Score) Eduardo Escobar DH 0 for 3, 1 walk - .267 Batting Avg. with .789 OPS; 2021 Syracuse Met Jose Martinez LF 3 for 4, double - hitting .373 with a .957 OPS; 

In Puerto Rico:

Criollos de Caguas 9 Gigantes de Carolina 4 (Box Score)  Johneshwy Fargas CF 1 for 5, 2 Ks - hitting .165 with a .472 OPS; Tony Dibrell 4 innings, 2 runs - 1 earned, 1 hit, 3 walks, 6 Ks - 3.26 ERA;

Today in Australia:

Melbourne Aces 7 Geelong-Korea 5 (Box Score) Mets Minor Leaguer Matt O'Neill C 2 for 3, double, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI, 1 walk, 1 K - hitting .283 with an .825 OPS; 

Click here for more Winter Ball results.

MLB and NL East Links:

Mark W. Sanchez NY Sports+: What sparked a record-setting MLB spending spree we didn’t see coming. "The Phillies’ unexpected run to the World Series from the sixth seed in the playoffs may have convinced more fringe contenders to spend lavishly."

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

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New York Mets traded Lee Walls to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Charlie Neal and Willard Hunter on December 15, 1961.

New York Mets traded Tommy DavisJack FisherBilly Wynne and Buddy Booker to the Chicago White Sox for Tommie Agee and Al Weis on December 15, 1967.

New York Mets traded John Pacella and Jose Moreno to the San Diego Padres for Randy Jones on December 15, 1980.

New York Mets traded Bob Ojeda and Greg Hansell to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Hubie Brooks on December 15, 1990.

New York Mets traded Jeff Barry to the San Diego Padres for Pedro Martinez on December 15, 1995.

New York Mets signed free agent Carlos Mendoza on December 15, 1999.

San Francisco Giants signed Edgardo Alfonzo of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 15, 2002.

New York Mets traded Rey Ordonez to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for Russ Johnson and Josh Pressley on December 15, 2002.

Mets drafted Eric Valent from the Cincinnati Reds on December 15, 2003.

St. Louis Cardinals signed Braden Looper of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 15, 2005.

Pittsburgh Pirates signed Roberto Hernandez of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 15, 2005.

New York Mets signed free agent John Mayberry of the Toronto Blue Jays on December 15, 2014.

Chicago Cubs signed Jack Leathersich of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 15, 2015.

New York Mets signed free agent Anthony Swarzak of the Milwaukee Brewers on December 15, 2017.

New York Mets signed free agent Jose Lobaton of the Washington Nationals on December 15, 2017.

New York Mets signed free agent James McCann of the Chicago White Sox on December 15, 2020.

National Pastime.com:

1967

The Mets obtain Tommy Agee, the 1966 Rookie of the Year, and utility infielder Al Weis from the White Sox in exchange for Buddy Booker, Tommy Davis, Jack Fisher, and Billy Wynne. New York's newest additions will both play a pivotal role in the team's 1969 World Championship season.

2002

With the threat of losing their heavy-hitting second baseman, Jeff Kent, the Giants sign former All-Star free agent Edgardo Alfonzo (.308, 16, 56) to a four-year deal. The 29 year-old infielder, who was named the Mets All-time second baseman in August, was not tendered arbitration after turning down a number of contract proposals from the team.

2004

After offering a four-year deal worth approximately $53 million, the Mets announce the club has come to terms with Pedro Martinez (16-9, 3.90 ERA). The former Red Sox ace, who posted a 117-37 record in seven seasons with Boston, criticizes his former team for not being more aggressive in retaining his services.

Baseball Reference:

1961: The Mets continue spending, sending Lee Walls and $100,000 to the Dodgers for Charlie Neal. Neal, the 5th ex-Dodger on the roster, was downed by the measles in the spring and a knee spur later on.

1990: The Mets send veteran lefty Bob Ojeda and minor leaguer Greg Hansell to the Dodgers for OF Hubie Brooks.

2002: The Mets trade slick-fielding SS Rey Ordonez to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for two minor leaguers to be named. The Mets also throw in $4.25 million to help offset Ordonez's $6.25 million salary. Ordonez, who had called the Mets fans "stupid", departs as 3B Edgardo Alfonzo signs a four-year deal with the Giants, opening up the left side of the Mets infield. Nineteen-year-old Jose Reyes, the Mets' top prospect, is expected to have first shot at the shortstop's job.

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