Good Morning. Born Today Darryl Hamilton. Happy Birthday Wayne Garrett and Matt Reynolds. Jacob deGrom goes to Texas, Ronny Mauricio stays hot in the DR, and the Mets add a minor league free agent.
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NY Post: The Post’s Joel Sherman reported that the Mets offered their free agent pitcher a three-year deal in the $120 million range. The two sides were in contact on Thursday, but there was no back-and-forth between the team and the 34-year-old two-time Cy Young winner on Friday.
Brian Joura Mets360: We knew that the Mets weren’t going to be able to retain all of their free agents. Yet somehow it felt like Jacob deGrom was going to make his way back to Queens.
Metstradamus: He's Leaving Home: "...maybe this is the “Matz Moment” of 2022 where Steve Cohen tells Billy Eppler to release the hounds and go get Kodai Senga and Carlos Rodon and Trea Turner and Nimmo can come back too and maybe Vladimir Guerrero’s medicals look good now."
Jon Heyman NY Post: Jacob deGrom megadeal shows that even the mistakes are bigger in Texas. Six words came to mind upon hearing the Rangers’ announcement of the $185 million, five-year deal for Jacob deGrom: Not worth it. Not even close.
NY Post: Where Mets can now turn to complete rotation after Jacob deGrom split. Justin Verlander; Carlos Rodon; Kodai Senga; Jameson Taillon;
BREAKING: Right-hander Jacob deGrom has signed a five-year, $185 million contract with the Texas Rangers, sources tell ESPN. Physical is passed. Deal is done. Includes conditional sixth-year option that would take total deal to $222 million. Full no-trade clause. A massive haul.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 3, 2022
Jacob deGrom’s Rangers come to Queens from Aug. 28-30.https://t.co/eSdcxynEfG
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) December 3, 2022
From 2016. They are all gone … pic.twitter.com/Igy0pnZ5Zp
— MetsRewind (@metsrewind) December 3, 2022
The Texas Rangers have committed nearly $700 million to Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and Jacob deGrom in the last year
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) December 3, 2022
"I asked the Mets what their last and final offer was. What I was told was 'we didn't have the chance to formulate it.' They were told in the last 2 hours tops that deGrom was either signing with the Rangers, or very far down the road. They felt like it was too late" -@martinonyc pic.twitter.com/3k1pKqVCUY
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) December 3, 2022
"That's the only thing that makes it easier for the Mets fan. He wanted to leave. He chose the Texas Rangers who won 68 ballgames a year ago. He doesn't care about winning, he doesn't care about having his number up there"
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 3, 2022
- @sal_licata on Jacob deGrom leaving the Mets pic.twitter.com/LK3kgWipmq
"Here’s how one such long-time pitching coach put it on Friday night: ''It’s far more likely he’ll get hurt again than stay completely healthy"
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 3, 2022
Jacob deGrom's age and injury history makes his Mets departure easier to stomach (via @NYNJHarper) https://t.co/Yt83S2HkV6 pic.twitter.com/1oL291OKpi
The Mets will be fine without Jacob deGrom. They won 101 games last season. Only six of those games were started by deGrom.
— Steve Gelbs (@SteveGelbs) December 3, 2022
That being said, we shouldn't overlook the emotional devastation fans are justifiably feeling right now.
My thoughts: pic.twitter.com/8fxYVgalsU
On @Honda SportsNite, @martinonyc joins @mmargaux8 to recap the night's news on Jacob deGrom, including where the Mets could pivot next https://t.co/4H6VoBDr7u pic.twitter.com/bqikU5r2F8
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 3, 2022
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Game 1: Tigres del Licey 3 Leones del Escogido 2 (Box Score) Ronny Mauricio 3B 2 for 4, 2 doubles, 1 run scored, 1 RBI.
Mets No. 6 prospect Ronny Mauricio, the @LIDOMRD RBI leader, adds another 💥 pic.twitter.com/lex9zwN6CC
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) December 2, 2022
Game 2: Tigres del Licey 4 Leones del Escogido 3 (Box Score) Ronny Mauricio SS 1 for 4, 2 Ks - hitting .312 with an .865 OPS;
In Australia:
Brisbane Bandits 5 Melbourne Aces 3 (Box Score) Mets Minor Leaguer Matt O'Neill C 0 for 2, 1 run scored, 1 RBI, 1 walk - hitting .262 with an .814 OPS;
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MLB.com:
- Rangers sign deGrom to 5-year deal
- 1 thing each team can accomplish at Winter Meetings
- What does deGrom's deal mean for Verlander?
- With deGrom signing, Rodón's price may have gone up
- Mariners address two needs with trade for Wong
- 3 free-agent hitters likely helped by new shift rules
- Can Trea's speed defy Father Time?
- Most stunning free agent deals in MLB history
- Every move of the 2022-23 offseason, tracked
- Yanks eyeing FA aces in addition to Judge (report)
- Trades, Draft lottery, Rule 5: What to watch at Winter Meetings
- Here's what separates MLB's Draft lottery from the rest
- Sox HOFer outlines club's offseason priorities
- Red Sox agree to 2-year deal with reliever Martin (source)
MLB Trade Rumors:
- Rangers Sign Jacob deGrom To Five-Year Contract
- Brewers Reportedly Planning To Hold Onto Adames, Burnes, Woodruff Into 2023 Season
- Rays Present Redevelopment Plan For Tropicana Field Site
- Catching Market Rumors: Blue Jays, Contreras, Royals, Pirates
- Diamondbacks To Sign Miguel Castro
- Phillies To Meet With Top Four Free Agent Shortstops
- Giants Claim Miguel Yajure From Pirates
- Astros Claim Rylan Bannon From Cubs
- Jason Castro Announces Retirement
- Diamondbacks Claim Ali Sánchez
- Padres Claim Sean Poppen From Diamondbacks
- Red Sox To Sign Chris Martin To Two-Year Deal
- Orioles To Sign Franchy Cordero
- Mariners Acquire Kolten Wong For Jesse Winker, Abraham Toro
- Orioles Outright Daz Cameron
Yahoo Sports:
- Jacob deGrom signs $185M deal with Rangers
- Texas Rangers sign Jacob deGrom to five-year, $185 million deal in MLB free agency stunner
- Next up, Mets will acquire two starting pitchers
- Jacob deGrom's age, injury history makes Mets departure easier to stomach
- Rangers sign deGrom | FastCast
- Jacob deGrom signs five-year deal with Texas Rangers
- The Mets Pod's Connor Rogers talks about next moves for the Mets after losing Jacob deGrom | SNY Mets
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FanGraphs:
- Texas Lands the Highest-Upside Pitcher in Baseball
- Job Posting: Oakland Athletics – Biomechanist, Advance Scouting Intern
- Job Posting: Milwaukee Brewers – R&D Analyst Positions
- JAWS and the 2023 Hall of Fame Ballot: Jimmy Rollins
- Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 12/2/22
- Matthew Boyd Reunites With the Tigers
- J.J. Picollo Addresses the Royals’ New Direction
- Tampa Bay Signs This Eflin Guy
Today
in Mets History Per
Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Dave Eilers (1936)
- Wayne Garrett (1947)
- Mark Bradley (1956)
- Darryl Hamilton (1964)
- Kevin Morgan (1969)
- Paul Byrd (1970)
- Tobi Stoner (1984)
- Matt Reynolds (1990)
Died on this date:
- Bob Moorhead (1986)
- Herb Moford (2005)
Transactions:
New York Mets traded Amos Otis and Bob Johnson to the Kansas City Royals for Joe Foy on December 3, 1969.
New York Mets traded Arsenio Diaz, Curtis Brown, Billy Carthel and Don Koonce to the Montreal Expos for Jim Gosger on December 3, 1971.
New York Mets traded Tug McGraw, Don Hahn and Dave Schneck to the Philadelphia Phillies for John Stearns, Del Unser and Mac Scarce on December 3, 1974.
New York Mets signed free agent Kelvin Chapman on December 3, 1975.
Milwaukee Brewers drafted Brian Giles from the Mets on December 3, 1984.
Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Junior Ortiz from the Mets on December 3, 1984.
Toronto Blue Jays drafted Lou Thornton from the Mets on December 3, 1984.
Mets drafted Doug Simons from the Minnesota Twins on December 3, 1990.
New York Mets signed free agent Satoru Komiyama on December 3, 2001.
New York Mets traded Mike Stanton to the New York Yankees for Felix Heredia on December 3, 2004.
New York Mets signed free agent Mike Hessman on December 3, 2009.
New York Mets signed free agent Jim Henderson on December 3, 2015.
New York Mets traded Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak, Gerson Bautista, Justin Dunn and Jarred Kelenic to the Seattle Mariners for Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz on December 3, 2018.
12/2/1968 The Mets select Wayne Garrett from the Braves in the Rule 5 Draft. Garrett’s eight year career with the Mets was highlighted by a 1969 World Series championship in which he hit .385 with a home run against his former team in the NLCS. pic.twitter.com/LDRJbAiBvr
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) December 2, 2020
New York Mets signed free agent Chasen Shreve of the St. Louis Cardinals on December 3, 2019.
1969 | The Mets, in one of the worst trades in franchise history, deal outfielder Amos Otis to the Royals for third baseman Joe Foy. The 22 year-old flycatcher will go on to have an outstanding 14-year career with Kansas City and will become a member of the team's hall of fame, while Foy will play just one season in New York, hitting a meager .236 in 99 games. |
1974 | In a six-player deal, the Mets trade reliever Tug McGraw to the Phillies along with outfielders Don Hahn and Dave Schneck in exchange for outfielder Del Unser, pitcher Mac Scarce, and catcher John Stearns. The 'Ya Gotta Believe' closer will quickly become a fan-favorite in Philadelphia, helping the team in 1980 to win their first world championship in the 97-year history of the franchise. |
2018 | The Mariners deal All-star second baseman Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz, last season's major league leader in saves, and cash to the Mets for Gerson Bautista, Jay Bruce, Justin Dunn, Anthony Swarzak and minor leaguer Jarred Kelenic. The trade doesn't fix New York's need to bolster their flailing bullpen when their new closer loses his role, finishing the season with 26 saves and seven blown opportunities. |
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