Mets News and Morning Links - 11/10/2023

 

Good Morning. Happy Birthday Mike Vail and Butch Huskey. Francisco Lindor wins the SS Silver Slugger award, Keith says Mets should keep Pete, and highlights form the AFL.

Section Links: Mets Links, Arizona Fall League Links, Winter Baseball, MLB Links, and This Day in Mets History 

Mets Links: 

Our shortstop, our Silver Slugger. 👑

Congratulations, @Lindor12BC! pic.twitter.com/0mzVrxVzFd

— New York Mets (@Mets) November 9, 2023

11/9/2023 Francisco Lindor wins the Silver Slugger Award. In 2023, Lindor became the fourth Mets player to have a 30/30 season. He joins José Reyes as the only Mets shortstops to win this award. pic.twitter.com/CnJPWNrcnF

— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) November 9, 2023

Keith Hernandez says "it's very important" that the Mets sign Pete Alonso to an extension

"He's got a body of work. He's not just a shooting star that's going to burn out" pic.twitter.com/OtFOQeVbmN

— SNY (@SNYtv) November 9, 2023

Keith Hernandez congratulates Anthony Volpe on his Gold Glove and Jonah Heim on his World Series championship pic.twitter.com/IgCyMABwQl

— SNY (@SNYtv) November 9, 2023

"They got an amazing guy"

Anthony Volpe reflects on his time working with Carlos Mendoza on the Yankees and thinks he'll be an "amazing" manager with the Mets pic.twitter.com/6HjlCzohsw

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) November 9, 2023

What would it take for the Mets lure Shohei Ohtani to New York?

Adam Ottavino, @john_jastremski, @Britt_Ghiroli and @sal_licata discussed on BNNY: https://t.co/yiZQ2qA5d8

➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/BFz2TDdtUt

— SNY (@SNYtv) November 10, 2023

Offseason work for Brett Baty and Mark Vientos 💪

(via IG/brettbaty, markvientos) pic.twitter.com/Yg3blErygA

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) November 9, 2023

The Mets are confident that Starling Marte won't need another groin surgery this offseason https://t.co/0RED7VNI1e pic.twitter.com/sXP6wMN8Jg

— SNY (@SNYtv) November 9, 2023

11x Gold Glove winner @keithhernandez joins #HighHeat!

The 17-year veteran broke down some of his favorite plays to make at first base and the evolution of the position since his playing days.@RawlingsSports | @MadDogUnleashed pic.twitter.com/GSznrlsEzc

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) November 10, 2023

Mets.com:

• Lindor caps 30-30 season with 3rd career Silver Slugger "It took a little while for Lindor to heat up at the plate, but over his final 90 games, he registered a .288/.371/.516 slash line with 19 homers and 54 RBIs. He finished with 31 home runs and a career-high 31 steals, becoming one of just six shortstops to go 30-30."
• VOTE NOW: Alonso, Lindor, Senga up for All-MLB
• Alvarez among rookies with most long-term value Francisco comes in at #5 on the list as they state "Not only did Alvarez become just the sixth rookie catcher to bash 25 homers, he was much better than expected behind the plate and graded as one of baseball’s best framers."  Kodai Senga #26 and Brett Baty #28 also make the list.

Yahoo Sports/Mets:

• Mets Legend, Keith Hernandez, Says Team Must Keep Superstar Pete Alonso
• Mets takeaways from GM meetings: David Stearns talks personnel, injury updates
• How 'bad' behavior of Yankees' Aaron Boone helped rival
• Potential $200 million Mets, Yankees pitcher comes with one red flag NJ.com quotes a NY Post article that talks about Yamamoto's 5-10 height as a potential issue. 
• Mets still mulling over Daniel Vogelbach's future in 2024

Metsmerized:

• Heyman: Dodgers In The Lead For Shohei Ohtani
• Francisco Lindor Wins Silver Slugger Award
• David Stearns On Pete Alonso: “I Do Not Anticipate Him Getting Traded”
• Mets Will Prioritize Pitching This Offseason
• Francisco Álvarez Wants to Play Winter Ball
• Yoshinobu Yamamoto Likely Posted Soon

Amazing Avenue:

• Finding bullpen help for the Mets, Part 2
• Flushing is Burning, Episode 28: No More Predictions

Mets360:

• A zippy interview with Dan Szymborski

Mack's Mets:

• Mike's Mets - I Asked for Craig Consell, But All I Got Was Carlos Mendoza
• Paul Articulates – Big Wheel keep on turnin’
• Tom Brennan: Mgr. Mendoza & Mets’ Sub-Mendoza & Near-Mendoza Guys

SportSpyder Mets Links: 

Arizona Fall League:

• 11/9/2023: Box Score - Surprise Saguaros 6 Glendale Desert Dogs 4
• JT Schwartz*; 1B 1 for 3; 1 run scored; 1 walk; 2 Ks;
• D'Andre Smith; 2B 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K;
• Rowdey Jordan#; 3B 1 for 2; 2 walks; 1 K; 
• 11/9/2023 - Today's Arizona Fall League Game Notes

Switch-Hitter Rowdey Jordan played INF and OF this year in the AFL. He went 1 for 2 last night with 2 walks, 1 K while playing 3rd Base to end with a .255 Avg., .740 OPS; #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic… pic.twitter.com/kelFEQoboL

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) November 10, 2023

Last night in the AFL, JT Schwartz goes 1 for 3; 1 run scored; 1 walk; 2 Ks; He ends the Fall League hitting .247 with a .736 OPS. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks @RumblePoniesBB pic.twitter.com/K0DMRntl5V

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) November 10, 2023

D'Andre Smith closes out the Arizona Fall League by going 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K; He finishes with a .235 batting average - .644 OPS; #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks pic.twitter.com/0eSYrdph5t

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) November 10, 2023

Winter Baseball:

Gigantes de Rivas 12 Tren del Norte 7 (Box Score)

• 16 year old Elian Pena Rosso, one of the Mets 2025 International Free Agent signees, SS 1 for 5, 1 RBI;

Elian Peña (2025 Mets IFA) with an RBI double in his 2nd at bat tonight in Nicaragua #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks pic.twitter.com/OIDp4EFIR0

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) November 10, 2023

No Games last night in the Dominican League as the one game scheduled was rained out. Tonight starts the three game series at Citi Field between Los Tigres del Licey and Las Águilas Cibaeñas.  Former Mets Juan Lagares and Jonathan Villar along with 2022 and 2023 Syracuse Met Daniel Palka will be participating.

In Puerto Rico:

Criollos de Caguas 7 RA12 6 (Box Score)

• Johneshwy Fargas CF 0 for 4, 1 K;

In Venezuela:

Leones del Caracas 11 Cardenales de Lara 2 (Box Score)

• Wilfredo Tovar 3B 2 for 5, 1 runs scored, 1 RBI;

Bravos de Margarita 4 Navegantes del Magallanes 1 (Box Score)

• Ex-Syracuse Met David Rodriguez 1B 1 for 4, double, 1 RBI;

Caribes de Anzoategui 8 Aguilas del Zulia 7 (Box Score)

• Ex-Binghamton Rumble Pony Yeizo Campos 1/3 inning, no runs, no hits, 2 walks;

Tigres de Aragua 6 Tiburones de La Guaira 3 (Box Score)

• Lorenzo Cedrola LF 2 for 4, double, 1 run scored, 1 RBI, 1 walk, 2 Ks;
• 2021 Syracuse Met Jose Martinez DH 1 for 5, double, 1 run scored, 1 RBI, 1 K;

In Mexico:

Monterrey Sultanes 8 Venados de Mazatlan 2 (Box Score)

• Ex-Syracuse Met Sam McWilliams 1 inning, no runs, no hits;

Charros de Jalisco 3 Águilas de Mexicali 2 (Box Score)

• 2023 Syracuse Met Bubby Rossman 2/3 inning, no runs, 1 hit, 1 walk, 1 K;

Tomateros de Culiacan 8 Caneros de los Mochis 2 (Box Score)

• Ex-Syracuse Met Sebastian Elizalde 2 for 6, double, 2 RBIs, 1 K; 
• Ex-St. Lucie Met Juan Uriarte C 1 for 4, 1 K;

For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.

MLB and NL East Links:

Here are your 2023 National League Silver Sluggers! 💪 pic.twitter.com/EeUSQIlV9w

— MLB (@MLB) November 10, 2023

Here are your 2023 American League Silver Sluggers! 💪 pic.twitter.com/J0RPwehH7L

— MLB (@MLB) November 9, 2023

MLB.com:

• All-Trade Rumor Team: Best at each position who could be on the move
• Power and glory: Here are your 2023 Silver Slugger winners
• Ranking '23 rookies based on long-term value
• Early Ohtani signals and 4 more takeaways from the GM Meetings
• Brewers reportedly open to moving top stars
• Will Bellinger race come down to these 3 teams?
• How much will Montgomery net in free agency? 
• 5 reasons the Angels make sense for Ohtani
• Ranking the top 10 free-agent starters
• Phils remain open to Nola reunion
• Catch this: Ohtani donates 60,000 gloves to Japanese schoolchildren
• An updated look into Cubs’ winter planning
• MLB Together, Rise Against Hunger collaborate to send meals around the world
• 'World-class' broadcaster Benetti to handle Tigers play-by-play
• GM Meetings poll on Ohtani's future: One team stands out

MLB Trade Rumors:

• White Sox Not Expected To Match Franchise-Record Payroll
• Cubs Will Give Christopher Morel Reps At First Base
• Padres Interview Phil Nevin In Managerial Search
• Latest On Brewers’ Offseason Approach
• Zack Greinke Undecided On Future
• D-Backs, Reds, Angels Interested In Jeimer Candelario
• Giants Exploring Center Field, Shortstop Markets
• Cherington: Pirates Have Focused On Starting Pitching
• Yankees Have Discussed Kevin Kiermaier
• Mets Looking To Add Multiple Starting Pitchers This Offseason
• Orioles Seeking Additions For Top Half Of Rotation, Back Of Bullpen
• White Sox Eyeing Short-Term Veterans At Shortstop
• Nationals Hope To Add Pitching This Offseason
• Astros Notes: Payroll, Rotation, Maldonado, Neris
• Blue Jays Have Shown Interest In Dylan Carlson

Yahoo Sports:

• Who'll win Ohtani sweepstakes? Let's connect the dots
• Yankees free agency and trade buzz: New York has reportedly discussed Kevin Kiermaier in their pursuit of outfielders
• Julio Urías is a free agent but legal issues cloud his status
• Rangers 2-1 Sparta Prague: Philippe Clement grateful to have fans back on side
• Cody Bellinger wins utility Silver Slugger award after resurgent season with Cubs
• Mets' Francisco Lindor wins 2023 Silver Slugger award
• Shohei Ohtani donating 60,000 baseball gloves to elementary school kids in Japan
• White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. wins first career Silver Slugger award
• MLB free agency: Insider weighs Cubs' chances of re-signing Cody Bellinger
• What's next for White Sox after Jason Benetti's move to Detroit?

ESPN:

• Shohei Ohtani tracker: Where will MLB's No. 1 free agent land?
• Oakland mayor asks owners to reject A's move
• Angels turn to veteran Washington to lead club
• Seager, Semien haul in Silver Slugger Awards
• Tigers hire Jason Benetti to do TV play-by-play
• Ohtani donating 60K gloves to schools in Japan
• Harper to be Phils' full-time 1B: 'Makes us better'
• Arnold lauds pal Counsell, but 'excited' for future

CBS Sports:

• 2023 Silver Slugger Award: Winners include Bryce Harper, Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuna Jr. and more
• Yankees' actions must speak louder than words of Brian Cashman, Hal Steinbrenner after bizarre start to winter
• Biggest offseason question for every MLB team: Who spends big? Who tears it down? Who's on trade block?
• MLB rumors: Phillies open to Nick Castellanos trade, Yankees eyeing two Cardinals, Brewers ready for fire sale
• David Ross opens up after shocking Cubs firing: 'I really don't have a whole lot negative to say'
• MLB cancels remainder of GM meetings after unknown stomach virus afflicts over 30 attendees

FanGraphs:

• Effectively Wild Episode 2084: The Sexiest Free Agents Alive
• Top 50 Free Agents Chat
• You Call That a Comeback?
• 2024 Top 50 MLB Free Agents
• Effectively Wild Episode 2083: Analytics Retentive
• 2024 Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Candidate: Lou Piniella

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Mike Vail (1951)
• Omar Minaya (1958)
• Kenny Rogers (1964)
• Junior Noboa (1964)
• Butch Huskey (1971)
• Shawn Green (1972)

Transactions:

New York Mets signed free agent Carlos Mendoza on November 10, 1992.

Atlanta Braves signed Esix Snead of the New York Mets as a free agent on November 10, 2004.

Shingo Takatsu granted free agency on November 10, 2005.

New York Mets signed free agent Raul Valdes on November 10, 2006.

Philadelphia Phillies signed Wilson Valdez of the New York Mets as a free agent on November 10, 2009.

New York Mets signed free agent Michael Cuddyer of the Colorado Rockies on November 10, 2014.

National Pastime.com:

1961

In addition to purchasing 100,000 tickets to the new National League's team games, the Rheingold Brewery agrees to pay six million dollars for the radio and television rights to 126 Mets games per year for five years. The largest deal of its kind is approximately double the cost of the franchise and all its first-season players.

2012

R.A. Dickey receives the 21st annual Rotary Club of Denver's Branch Rickey Award, an honor given to just one of the 30 nominees selected from each major league team for their humanitarian service off the field. Before the start of the season, the Mets' 38 year-old knuckleballer climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, helping to raise more than $100,000 to support the Bombay Teen organization in their effort to rescue young women from forced prostitution in India.

Baseball Reference:

2014: White Sox 1B Jose Abreu is the unanimous winner of the 2014 American League Rookie of the Year Award after an outstanding season at the plate, while Mets P Jacob deGrom is the winner in the National League.

2014: The Mets sign free agent outfielder Michael Cuddyer to a two-year contract for $21 million.

Centerfield Maz:

• Shawn Green: 2006 N.L. Eastern Champion Mets Outfielder (2006 - 2007)
• Butch Huskey: Mid Nineties Mets Outfielder (1993-1998)

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