Good Morning. Happy Birthday Mets Pitching Prospect Calvin Ziegler. Mets introduce David Stearns and the Arizona Fall League gets underway.
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Mets Introduce David Stearns to the Media yesterday.
Mets Press Release on the Hiring:
"Stearns, who becomes the team's first President, Baseball Operations in franchise history, will oversee the entire baseball operations department starting today. A native New Yorker, Stearns grew up rooting for the Mets and served as a baseball operations intern for the team in 2008.
'I'm incredibly excited to welcome David back to Queens,' Mets Owner, Chairman and CEO Steve Cohen said. 'I said numerous times I wanted to find the right person for this position, and I believe David is exactly that – an experienced executive with a wide range of skillsets that will help push our baseball operations forward. He understands our fans' passion and knows what it takes to build a sustainable, winning team.'"
"I've never seen such universal congratulations, saying, 'you've got to hire this guy.' That's pretty extraordinary."
— SNY (@SNYtv) October 2, 2023
Steve Cohen introduces David Stearns to the Mets: pic.twitter.com/UbHhv8g0gx
"What hasn't changed is this organization's quest for truly sustainable competitiveness and our first World Series championship since 1986. I'm here because I believe that is attainable, that is our goal"
— SNY (@SNYtv) October 2, 2023
- David Stearns pic.twitter.com/5DBU7Sficn
David Stearns addresses the Mets' managerial situation:
— SNY (@SNYtv) October 2, 2023
"I have a tremendous amount of respect for Buck...I'm very appreciative of what he's meant to this organization." pic.twitter.com/oFk6AiqwHa
Steve Cohen is asked if he expects the Mets to spend at the top of the market again:
— SNY (@SNYtv) October 2, 2023
"We're going to be competitive...I've got a new person here that's going to help me think about things" pic.twitter.com/bQ76MuWItq
David Stearns talks to @SteveGelbs about the Mets' timeline for hiring a new manager pic.twitter.com/G9ADWjEr6T
— SNY (@SNYtv) October 2, 2023
David Stearns reiterates that he expects Pete Alonso to be on the Mets' Opening Day roster in 2024:
— SNY (@SNYtv) October 2, 2023
"I fully expect him to be our starting first baseman on Opening Day and I'm looking forward to getting to know him. I certainly hope that he is a Met for a long time." pic.twitter.com/AonNSPuV5y
David Stearns was asked about the "delicate balance" of trying to win now and win in the future:
— SNY (@SNYtv) October 2, 2023
"We are going to prioritize sustainable competitiveness. I believe that we can build a team that will be competitive in '24, while not sacrificing the future years." pic.twitter.com/mTjJsmuu3i
Will the Mets be in on Shohei Ohtani this offseason? "Oh my goodness yes, this is going to be a whole thing" - @martinonyc
— SNY (@SNYtv) October 2, 2023
More on how David Stearns and the Mets will approach free agency: pic.twitter.com/LJdjJAV96E
While on the cover of Soy Latino magazine, Edwin and Nashaly DÃaz announced on Instagram that they are expecting their third baby.
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) October 2, 2023
Congratulations, Edwin and Nashaly! 🧡💙
(IG/revistasoylatino) pic.twitter.com/U6cVbOy66k
Click here for the full Press Conference and SNY commentary.
Mets YouTube Channel: Interview with David Stearns.
NY Post:
- David
Stearns kept Billy Eppler to boost Mets’ front-office talent
- Jon
Heyman: David Stearns hiring is already a Mets win “One rival told me
Stearns is one of baseball’s “top two executives,” and notably, he somehow was
able to fashion sustainable winning on a relative shoestring — four straight
playoff appearances in Milwaukee, which is something considering the
62-year-old, big-market Mets have never strung together more than two.”
Mets.com:
- Stearns becomes Mets' first president of baseball operations
- Stearns: ‘I expect Pete to be the Opening Day first baseman’
- Minaya reflects on Stearns' path from intern to exec
- Showalter will not return as Mets' manager in 2024
- Here are the Prospect Teams of the Year - "SS: Jett Williams (NYM No. 3, MLB No. 78) A/A+/AA: .263/.425/.451, 121 G, 13 HR, 55 RBI, 81 R, 104 BB, 118 K, 45 SB, 145 wRC+ The 2022 first-rounder showed an approach well beyond his years, finishing second in the Minors with 104 walks and among the top 25 in OBP (.425) and wRC+ (145) across three levels in his first full season."
- Who could Mets, Stearns turn to for manager role?
Metsmerized:
Amazing Avenue:
Faith and Fear in Flushing:
Mets360:
Mets Daddy:
Mike's Mets:
Welcome to the David Stearns Era
The Mediagoon:
Mack's Mets:
- 10/2/2023: Box Score - Salt River Rafters 3 Glendale Desert Dogs 1
- Kevin Parada; C 0
for 3; 2 Ks;
- Tyler Thomas*; 1 inning; no runs; 2 hits; 1 K;
- Trey McLoughlin; 1 inning; no runs; 2 walks; 2 Ks;
- Kevin Parada; C 0 for 3; 2 Ks;
- Tyler Thomas*; 1 inning; no runs; 2 hits; 1 K;
- Trey McLoughlin; 1 inning; no runs; 2 walks; 2 Ks;
- Tonight's AFL Lineup - Parada Starts at Catcher, batting 8th
- 10/2/2023 - Today's Arizona Fall League Game Notes
Kevin Parada; C 0 for 3; 2 K; in last night's AFL Opening Game. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks pic.twitter.com/8fxXt192y5
— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) October 3, 2023
Tyler Thomas; 1 inning; no runs; 2 hits; 1 K; with a pickoff in the AFL's opening game. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks pic.twitter.com/mtvZBZHnxg
— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) October 3, 2023
2023 @RumblePoniesBB P Trey McLoughlin; 1 inning; no runs; 2 walks; 2 Ks; as the AFL gets underway last night. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks pic.twitter.com/15Gjln5F1W
— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) October 3, 2023
For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.
MLB.com:
- Every postseason team's case for winning the '23 World Series
- The key storyline for each Wild Card Game 1
- Fill out a postseason bracket and compete to win $50,000!
- Rangers-Rays Game 1 FAQ (3 p.m. ET, ABC)
- Blue Jays-Twins Game 1 FAQ (Today, 4:30 ET, ESPN)
- D-backs-Brewers Game 1 FAQ (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2)
- Marlins-Phillies Game 1 FAQ (Tonight, 8 ET, ESPN)
- Our expert picks for each MLB Wild Card Series
- Here's the 2023 postseason bracket
- Woodruff (shoulder) out for WC Series; rest of postseason 'up in the air'
- Attendance up, game time down in record-setting '23 season
- Phil Nevin will not return as Angels manager in 2024
- Holliday, Thorpe, Caminero, Salas stand apart on first MiLB Awards Show
- Lowe brothers reunite in WC amid prayers for mother's cancer battle
- Stearns 'expects' Alonso to stay with Mets this winter
MLB Trade Rumors:
- Angels Part Ways With Phil Nevin
- Rich Hill Considering Joining Team Midway Through 2024 Season
- Submit Your Questions For This Week’s MLB Trade Rumors Podcast!
- Brewers Outright Julio Teheran
- Offseason Outlook: Oakland Athletics
- Big Hype Prospects: AFL Sleepers Edition
- Ehire Adrianza Elects Free Agency
- Sam Kennedy On The Search For The Red Sox’ Next GM
- Erasmo Ramirez Clears Waivers
- Brandon Woodruff Out For Wild Card Series With Shoulder Injury
- Scott Harris, A.J. Hinch Discuss Tigers’ Offseason Plans
- Brewers Release Brian Anderson
- Mets Officially Introduce David Stearns As President Of Baseball Operations
- Padres Chairman Peter Seidler: “Current Leadership Continues To Have My Full Support”
- The Mariners Had An Elite Shortstop In 2023 After All
Yahoo Sports:
- Some of these teams missing playoffs will sting
- Heavily-favored Phillies taking nothing for granted vs. Marlins
- 'It's all about care and love': Brewers coach Chris Hook pushes his pitchers to reach elite standard
- Dodgers roundtable: In a season of surprises, can they pull off the biggest surprise of all?
- Column: The MLB postseason faces a Swiftian ratings challenge — going head to head vs. new NFL icon Taylor Swift
- The top 5 moves that helped get the Milwaukee Brewers to the playoffs in 2023
ESPN:
- Our predictions from the wild-card games through the World Series
- Nevin won't return as Angels manager, team says
- Brewers' Woodruff out of at least wild-card series
- Bauer, woman settle suits in sexual assault case
- Former ESPN, national baseball writer Caple dies
- Mets welcome Stearns as president of operations
- Lowe brothers' mom has cancer, won't be at Trop
- MLB game time dropped to 2:40 with pitch clock
FanGraphs:
- Effectively Wild Episode 2067: The Playoff Frankenstein Draft
- Arizona Fall League Prospects Are Now on The Board
- FanGraphs Power Rankings: 2023 Playoffs Edition
- American League Wild Card Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Texas Rangers
- The 2023 ZiPS Game-by-Game Postseason Odds Are Live!
- National League Wild Card Preview: Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Five Things I Liked (Or Didn’t Like) As the Regular Season Wrapped Up
- An Illustrated Guide to the Postseason Celebrations: National League
- American League Wild Card Preview: Minnesota Twins vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Braves.com:
Marlins.com:
Phillies.com:
Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Jack Lamabe (1936)
- Calvin Ziegler (2002)
Died on this date:
- Bob Mandt (2010)
Transactions:
New York Mets released Hal Reniff on October 3, 1967.
New York Mets released Manny Hernandez on October 3, 1989.
2004 | At the site of the franchise's first National League game in 1969, the Expos, who are scheduled to move to Washington, D.C. next season, play their last game in their 36-year history, losing to the Mets at Shea Stadium, 8-1. Their finale, which turns out to be the rubber match of the franchise series with New York, gives the Amazin's a 299-298 advantage in the 597 contests played since 1969. |
2008 | Jerry Manuel, who replaced Willie Randolph in June, inks a two-year deal to manage the Mets. The likable 54 year-old skipper, who compiled a 55-38 record in his interim role, built a three-and-a-half game division lead over Philadelphia in September, but like his predecessor, could not stop the team from collapsing at the end of the season. |
2019: The Mets fire manager Mickey Callaway after two rocky seasons at the helm which were more akin to a soap opera than the workings of a contending team.
10/3/1981 A 50-year-old Willie Mays makes an impressive grab to rob Ron Swoboda of a hit during the Mets Old Timers’ Day game at Shea Stadium. pic.twitter.com/zw7crGxEma 10/3/1999 The Mets beat the Pirates 2-1 on a walk-off wild pitch. The Game 162 victory forces a one-game playoff against the Reds. pic.twitter.com/sRfbZXtTvP 10/3/2004 Todd Zeile his a three-run home run in his final at-bat. Zeile joins Mike Cubbage, Chris Jelic and Chico Walker as the only other Mets to homer in their final career at-bat. @Todd_Zeile pic.twitter.com/NiaA8YunMP 10/3/2004 John Franco makes his final appearance with the Mets. Franco ends his Mets career as the leader in pitching appearances (695), saves (276) and games finished (484). pic.twitter.com/OYzardb88P
Centerfield Maz:
- Remembering Mets History (1973) Cleon Jones Hot Hitting in the Final Week of the Regular Season
- Remembering Mets History (2016) Mets Clinch Top Wild Card Spot
- Pete Falcone: Brooklyn Born Italian / American Mets Pitcher (1979-1982)
- Remembering Mets History (1999): Rick Reed's Shut Out Guarantee's The Mets of A Wild Card Tie
- Remembering Mets History (1985) Dwight Gooden Beats the Cards Bringing the Mets Within Two Games of First & Seals Winning the Pitching Triple Crown
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