Good Morning. Happy Birthday Stanley Jefferson and Carlos Gomez. More talk about deGrom's departure, Queens Baseball Convention highlights, and more off-season news and rumors as the Baseball Winter Meetings get underway today.
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Joel Sherman NY Post: Despite joy of watching Jacob deGrom’s genius, Mets made right decision.
Mike Mets talks about "Then Came the Last days of Jake" noting "This one undeniably hurts, even though I'm sure the Mets can successfully move on from Jacob deGrom."
NY Post: Donovan Mitchell laments Jacob deGrom leaving Mets for Rangers: ‘This hurts’.
Jacob deGrom's stunning defection to the Rangers was evidence of a relationship that seemingly had run its course with #Mets. https://t.co/avNew5GuC8
— David Lennon (@DPLennon) December 4, 2022
On @Honda SportsNite, @Todd_Zeile joins @mmargaux8 to talk Mets pitching, including Jacob deGrom leaving for the Rangers, if he prefers Justin Verlander or Carlos Rodón, and if a Chris Bassitt return is a good idea https://t.co/HSbcyNVvTs pic.twitter.com/yGaR2hu1RO
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 4, 2022
The Mets are in active talks with several starting pitchers, including Jameson Taillon and Andrew Heaney https://t.co/qYWutgPvAn pic.twitter.com/enqeKuOysJ
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 3, 2022
Chris Bassitt is reportedly seeking a contract longer than 3 years https://t.co/eMELLRrQiJ pic.twitter.com/6ZiEoKlyZC
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 4, 2022
Panels, autographs & a fun day at the @QBConvention! pic.twitter.com/1lMa4LUn13
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 4, 2022
At his panel at @QBConvention, Bartolo Colón was asked about his famous 2016 home run and called it "one of the best moments of my life" pic.twitter.com/kaq8eIaSKj
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) December 3, 2022
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No Games yesterday in the Dominican Republic. They will resume play on Tuesday.
In Australia:
Melbourne Aces 5 Brisbane Bandits 4 (Box Score); Mets Minor Leaguer Catcher Matt O'Neill 1B 1 for 4, 1 K - hitting .261 with a .788 OPS;
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MLB
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NY Post: Padres meet with shortstop Trea Turner twice in possible free agent splash.
MLB.com:
- Here are 8 can't-miss Winter Meetings predictions - Mets will make their post-deGrom move is one of the predictions.
- Did Yankees' chances to re-sign Judge just take a hit?
- These are the FAs most likely to sign at Winter Meetings
- Reynolds requests trade from Pirates (source)
- Mets focused on JV after losing deGrom to Texas (report)
- HOF to announce Contemporary Baseball Era voting tonight
- After deGrom deal, this pitcher's market 'heating up'
- 8 player-team reunions that would be fun to see - Justin Turner to Mets is one of the 8.
- These clubs are 'active' in Swanson market
- O's agree to 1-year deal with righty Kyle Gibson (reports)
- Every move of the 2022-23 offseason, tracked
- GM Ng inspires women in baseball at '22 Take the Field event
- 1 thing each team can accomplish at Winter Meetings
- Ace market heating up; both NY clubs involved
- Trades, Draft lottery, Rule 5: What to watch at Winter Meetings
MLB Trade Rumors:
- Bryan Reynolds Requests Trade From Pirates
- MLBTR Chat Transcript
- Orioles Among 8-9 Teams Interested In Carlos Rodon
- Rangers Sign Jacob deGrom To Five-Year Contract
- Angels Sign Cesar Valdez To Minor League Contract
- Latest On Cardinals’ Free Agent Targets
- Cubs Interested In Dansby Swanson
- Royals Hire Zach Bove As Assistant Pitching Coach
- Aaron Judge “Increasingly Likely” To Land A Nine-Year Contract
- Latest On Mets’ Search For Starting Pitching
- Brewers Sign Eddy Alvarez To Minor League Deal
- Orioles Agree To One-Year Deal With Kyle Gibson
- Minor League Moves: Hartlieb, Koch, Motter
- Orioles Met With Noah Syndergaard
- Big Hype Prospects: Rodriguez, Volpe, Mervis, Bae, Macko
Yahoo Sports:
- What should the Mets do after losing deGrom?
- Live from the Queens Baseball Convention, goodbye to Jacob deGrom, hello to what’s next for Mets | The Mets Pod
- Mets free agency and trade buzz: Chris Bassitt reportedly seeking contract of longer than three years
- MLB rumors: Aaron Judge winning bid 'likely' to be nine-year contract
ESPN:
CBS Sports:
FanGraphs:
Braves:
- Could Braves make a push for Bryan Reynolds? SB Nation: Talking Chop
- Dansby Swanson could leave Braves for big rival? Larry Brown Sports
- Hot Stove open thread SB Nation: Talking Chop
- MLB Rumors: Braves' Dansby Swanson Eyed by Cubs, Phillies in MLB Free Agency Bleacher Report
- Marlins.com: What will the 'win now' Marlins target at the Winter Meetings?
- Miami Marlins time is now Fansided: Marlin Maniac
- What to expect from the Miami Marlins with MLB’s Winter Meetings set to begin Miami Herald
Today
in Mets History Per
Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Tucker Ashford (1954)
- Stan Jefferson (1962)
- Jerome Williams Mets Minor League Coach (1981)
- Carlos Gomez (1985)
Transactions:
New York Mets traded Jack DiLauro to the Detroit Tigers for Hector Valle on December 4, 1968.
Kansas City Royals signed Dan Schatzeder of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 4, 1990.
Boston Red Sox drafted Joe Crawford from the Mets on December 4, 1995.
New York Mets traded Butch Huskey to the Seattle Mariners for Lesli Brea on December 4, 1998.
New York Mets traded Willie Blair to the Detroit Tigers for Joe Randa on December 4, 1998.
New York Mets signed free agent Gustavo Molina of the Baltimore Orioles on December 4, 2007.
New York Mets signed free agent Raul Casanova on December 4, 2007.
New York Mets signed free agent Henry Blanco of the San Diego Padres on December 4, 2009.
Two Big Stories from three years ago today:
Zack Wheeler signs with the Phillies for 5 years and $118 million.
Wilpons are taking steps to sell the Mets to billionaire Steve Cohen. Per the NY Post, “As part of the agreement, Wilpon will remain as control person and CEO for five years. Team COO Jeff Wilpon (who is Fred’s son) will also continue in his role for five years. After that period — or perhaps sooner — it’s expected, according to a source, that both Wilpons will be removed from the daily operations of the team.”
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