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SNY.TV: Mets name Drew Toussaint director of amateur scouting. "Toussaint has worked in the Mets organization in a variety of roles for the last 10 years, moving up from regional scout to the assistant director of amateur and international scouting (2021-22) and now as the director of amateur scouting."
Metsmerized Online: Scott to become Triple-A Manager, Toussaint Named Amateur Scouting Director. "Dick Scott, who served as the Mets bench coach in the 2016 and 2017 seasons , will be the new manager of the Syracuse Mets in 2023, replacing Kevin Boles, according to MMO’s Michael Mayer. Scott returned to the organization in 2021 after spending time with the Marlins, and had been serving as the team’s coordinator of coaching development and instruction."
NY Post: Ex-Met Dom Smith excited for ‘fresh start’ after signing with Nationals. "Dom Smith wanted a chance to play every day."
Patch,com: Look Inside: Pitcher Max Scherzer Closes On Old Brookville $5M Home.
Baseball Hall Of Fame.org: "Fingers, Seaver turned pitching dominance into Bronze."
"He becomes a centerpiece of your offseason if you're able to get this deal done"
— SNY (@SNYtv) January 5, 2023
Ron Darling joined Mets Hot Stove to discuss the Carlos Correa deal, and what he thinks of him as a player https://t.co/3LCp5MSQOW pic.twitter.com/3mhxED5RUV
"They're reworking a deal here that is going to make Carlos Correa a Met & I think everybody is getting that signal"@sal_licata, @NYNJHarper, @YankeesWFAN & @Britt_Ghiroli discuss the latest on Carlos Correa's contract situation https://t.co/bo0AeNfgOF
— SNY (@SNYtv) January 5, 2023
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"Everybody knows Correa should be a super impactful player for the better part of the next half decade, at a minimum"@ConnorJRogers & @PSLToFlushing on The Mets Pod: https://t.co/0LJvyjRhVG
— SNY (@SNYtv) January 5, 2023
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Yesterday in the Dominican League:
Tigres del Licey 4 Aguilas Cibaenas 3 (Box Score) Ronny Mauricio 3B 1 for 3, 1 stolen base, 1 caught stealing, 2 walks - hitting .304 (14 for 46) in the playoffs; Juan Lagares CF 3 for 4 hitting, 2 doubles, 1 run scored - .216 in the playoffs;
You can see the game highlights on YouTube.
Gigantes del Cibao 4 Estrellas de Oriente 1 (Box Score) Robinson Cano 2B 2 for 4, double, 1 RBI - hitting .256 in the playoffs; Stephen Tarpley (L,1-1) 2/3 inning, 2 runs - both earned, 2 hits - 9.00 playoff ERA;
Juego nuevo en el Tetelo 👀 ¡HIT remolcador de Robinson Canó y llega el empate para las @EOBASEBALLCLUB! 🐘🌟#LIDOM #RoundRobinLIDOM #CopaBanreservas ⚾️🏆 pic.twitter.com/AqrYcE9Qzd
— LIDOM (@LIDOMRD) January 5, 2023
MLB.com:
- Don't sleep on these 6 free agents -- including a former MVP
- Devers near 11-year, $331M extension with Red Sox (source)
- Rumors: Trio of teams interested in veteran Cueto
- Hosmer agrees to deal with Cubs (source)
- Will shift ban help these 6 hitters? Not so fast ...
- This is MLB's ultimate boom-or-bust rotation
- Brewers reunite with left-hander Miley (source)
- Can you spot the fake player among these 1981 Topps cards?
- Benintendi excited to join White Sox: 'The talent's insane'
- D-backs to bring back veteran RHP Davies (source)
- Segura inks 2-year deal with Marlins
- Publicity stunt? Rogers twins so much more than that for Giants
- Angels hire former Mets radio voice Randazzo for TV booth
- Charlie Hough's knuckler turned back clock
- 103 years ago, MLB changed forever
MLB Trade Rumors:
- Red Sox, Rafael Devers In Agreement On 10-Year Extension
- Joey Votto Discusses Rehab From Shoulder Surgery
- Renato Nunez Signs With Mexican League’s Toros De Tijuana
- Phillies Sign Jake Jewell To Minor League Deal
- Looking At White Sox’s Second Base Options
- Free Agent Profile: Brian Anderson
- Nationals Sign Anthony Banda, Francisco Perez To Minor League Deals
- Brewers To Sign Wade Miley
- Marlins Designate Charles Leblanc For Assignment
- MLBTR Chat Transcript
- Brewers Acquire Bryse Wilson From Pirates
- Did The Astros Fix Will Smith?
- Diamondbacks To Re-Sign Zach Davies
- Cubs In Agreement With Eric Hosmer
- Nationals Designate A.J. Alexy For Assignment
Yahoo Sports:
- If robo-umps are the future, what's the catch?
- AP source: Brewers, LHP Wade Miley agree to 1-year contract
- Devers gets mega-deal | FastCast
- Red Sox extend Devers | FastCast
- Source; D-backs, Davies agree to 1-year deal for $5M
- AP source: Cubs, 1B Hosmer agree to 1-year contract
- Phillies add bullpen depth with former elite closer Kimbrel
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Born on this date:
- Charlie Hough (1948)
- Nori Aoki (1982)
- Eduardo Escobar (1989)
- Keyshawn Askew (2000)
Died on this date:
- Rogers Hornsby (1963)
- Tug McGraw (2004)
- Rick Down (2019)
Transactions:
New York Mets traded Vince Coleman to the Kansas City Royals for Kevin McReynolds on January 5, 1994.
New York Yankees signed Miguel Cairo of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 5, 2006.
New York Mets signed free agent David Newhan of the Baltimore Orioles on January 5, 2007.
New York Mets traded Corey Coles and Ryan Meyers to the Chicago Cubs for Angel Pagan on January 5, 2008.
New York Mets signed free agent Jason Bay of the Boston Red Sox on January 5, 2010.
Milwaukee Braves signed Eric Young of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 5, 2016.
New York Mets traded Bobby Wahl, Adam Hill and Felix Valerio to the Milwaukee Brewers for Keon Broxton on January 5, 2019.
New York Mets signed free agent Brandon Drury of the Toronto Blue Jays on January 5, 2021.
National Pasttime:
|
1974 |
Due to heavy financial losses, Rheingold Beer reveals plans to close the Brooklyn-based plant. As a result, the brewery will end its 13-year relationship with the Mets as the team's primary radio-TV sponsor. |
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1994 |
The Mets trade Vince Coleman to
the Royals to reacquire Kevin McReynolds, who played in New York for five
seasons beginning in 1987, along with $500,000 to make up the difference
between the salaries of the two outfielders. Co-owner Fred Wilpon indicated that
Coleman would never wear his team's uniform again due to the 32 year old's
role in the firecracker incident at Dodger Stadium, reported to have injured
three fans in the Chavez Ravine parking lot. |
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2010 |
The Mets and R.A. Dickey agree to
a one-year minor league deal reportedly worth $600,000 if the journeyman
makes to the major league roster, along with the opportunity to earn $150,000
more in performance bonuses. The 35-year-old knuckleballer will become the
first player in franchise history to win six of his first seven starts (6-0,
2.33 ERA). |
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2011 |
After narrowly missing induction
last year, second baseman Roberto Alomar and hurler Bert Blyleven are elected
to the Hall of Fame by a wide margin. The right-hander, who waited 14 years
before getting the nod, and the second baseman, considered a sure
first-ballot inductee last season, join executive Pat Gillick, broadcaster
Dave Van Horne, and writer Bill Conlin in Cooperstown next July. |
1994 - In a trade of outfielders, the New York Mets send Vince Coleman to the Kansas City Royals for Kevin McReynolds. For McReynolds, it is his second stint with Mets.
2006: In a trade involving four pitchers, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquire Jae Seo and Tim Hamulack from the New York Mets in exchange for Duaner Sanchez and Steve Schmoll.
January 5, 2004: Tug McGraw passed away. He was 59. McGraw pitched nine seasons with the @Mets, including the 1969 World Championship team and 1973 National League title team #LGM #MetsRewind #YaGottaBelieve pic.twitter.com/fqEySeeuou
— Mets Rewind (@metsrewind) January 5, 2021
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