Good Morning. Happy Birthday Randy Niemann and Yennsy Diaz. Carlos Mendoza meets the Press, Alex Ramirez is added to 40-Man Roster, and the Braves snag Mets waiver claim.
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Mets introduce Carlos Mendoza to the media yesterday.
You can see the entire Press Conference by clicking here.
Here are some of the highlights:
"This is a great day. This is a special day for me, my family, and the Mets organization. For me, it's an honor and a privilege to be wearing this uniform."
— SNY (@SNYtv) November 14, 2023
- Carlos Mendoza pic.twitter.com/MB0Z25k1ve
Carlos Mendoza says he felt a connection with the Mets during the interview process:
— SNY (@SNYtv) November 14, 2023
"When they started talking about culture, people, relationships, preparation, I felt a connection right away, because that's who I am." pic.twitter.com/0IiTXYaYCw
"I've experienced playoff games here in October on the other side of town, and I can't wait to have that experience in Citi Field with the Mets' fans."
— SNY (@SNYtv) November 14, 2023
- Carlos Mendoza pic.twitter.com/4oyYjZvPvY
"I'm excited about our roster. This is a team that won 100 games not too long ago and a lot of the core players are still on our roster."
— SNY (@SNYtv) November 14, 2023
Carlos Mendoza was asked about the current state of the Mets: pic.twitter.com/8jqBmiXgEs
"I can't wait to meet and have deep conversations with Gary, Keith and Ron."
— SNY (@SNYtv) November 14, 2023
GKR 🤝 Carlos Mendoza pic.twitter.com/N2NTmxfUKQ
Carlos Mendoza says he called Luis Rojas for advice before taking the Mets' manager job:
— SNY (@SNYtv) November 14, 2023
"I consider him as a friend and I wish him nothing but the best of luck." pic.twitter.com/3OnxJpPEhR
David Stearns was asked when he realized Carlos Mendoza was the right manager for the Mets:
— SNY (@SNYtv) November 14, 2023
"The more I learned and we learned about Carlos, it felt like a great fit." pic.twitter.com/H58ByuUpjW
"It's an honor, it's a privilege for me to be wearing this Mets uniform."
— SNY (@SNYtv) November 14, 2023
Carlos Mendoza says today was a "dream come true" as he was introduced as Mets manager: pic.twitter.com/tDSKDZYts7
"I like to win. I know what it feels like. I know the expectations and I know how passionate the fanbase is."
— SNY (@SNYtv) November 14, 2023
- Carlos Mendoza pic.twitter.com/TO6Gxb6Llu
Carlos Mendoza talks about taking over the Mets' managerial role from Buck Showalter:
— SNY (@SNYtv) November 14, 2023
"I'm not replacing Buck here. This is a potential Hall-of-Famer... I have so much respect for him." pic.twitter.com/bOBwR1rEkz
Carlos Mendoza tells @SteveGelbs he's already talked with Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, and Edwin Díaz, among other Mets:
— SNY (@SNYtv) November 14, 2023
"With Pete Alonso, it felt like we were on the phone for 45 minutes and it felt like we could've kept going" pic.twitter.com/txJXpKhF94
"This is a special player and I'm glad that I'm gonna get the opportunity to manage him."
— SNY (@SNYtv) November 14, 2023
- Carlos Mendoza on Pete Alonso pic.twitter.com/pLXRxteY76
"He won the press conference, there's no question about that - you can understand what attracts people to Carlos Mendoza"
— SNY (@SNYtv) November 14, 2023
Gary Cohen joins @SteveGelbs to recap Carlos Mendoza's introductory news conference: https://t.co/k32bUMECKc pic.twitter.com/vSY5lwH94s
🗞️ Today's back pages off Carlos Mendoza's introductory press conference: pic.twitter.com/ABTZmiYFfD
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) November 15, 2023
"I think this organization and Steve has indicated that when the time is right, the appetite is there."
— SNY (@SNYtv) November 14, 2023
David Stearns talks with @SteveGelbs about the possibility of spending at the top of the free agent market this offseason: pic.twitter.com/oYJgkYvoZS
With Shohei Ohtani reportedly being open to a short-term/high AAV deal, @gappleSNY, @JimDuquetteGM, @martinonyc & @KeithRaad discuss the likelihood of that happening, as well as the Mets' chances on Mets Hot Stove https://t.co/kNnQKhSX3o pic.twitter.com/NfhIyYCq1R
— SNY (@SNYtv) November 15, 2023
Could Yoshinobu Yamamoto set up the first Steve Cohen-Hal Steinbrenner showdown over a top-level free agent? Would a contract look like 7-8 years at $30 million/year?@gappleSNY, @martinonyc & @JimDuquetteGM discuss on Mets Hot Stove https://t.co/wZKjFSmKKf pic.twitter.com/e29dC4LUyf
— SNY (@SNYtv) November 15, 2023
Mets add Alex Ramirez to MLB Roster to protect from the Rule 5 Draft
Penn Murfee claimed on waivers by Braves.
NY Post:
- Carlos Mendoza thinks his experience with Aaron Judge can help Pete Alonso “'I had that experience with Aaron [Judge] across town when he went through his free agency year and he did what he did...'’’
- Carlos Mendoza’s Yankees tenure gave Mets belief he can ‘compete for championship’
- Mets would sign on for this Carlos Mendoza comparison Joel Sherman talks about the comparison of Carlos Mendoza to Phillies manager Robbie Thomson.
- Willie Randolph responds as Carlos Mendoza leaves door open for Mets bench coach job "Randolph told The Post by phone, 'All I said [to Mendoza] was to do whatever you need to do, get your family to New York, get yourself comfortable and know in the back of your mind if you need me, I’m here for you. I am a Carlos Mendoza fan.'”
- New Mets manager Carlos Mendoza gives touching tribute to wife Francis
- Carlos Mendoza thrilled to be Mets’ new manager: ‘Special day’
- Carlos Mendoza’s Mets role could be telling about what managers are supposed to do these days
- Mets have plenty of questions to answer as Carlos Mendoza era begins
Newsday:
- Carlos Mendoza won't lean on Yankees' past to shape Mets' future
- Carlos Mendoza and David Stearns will collaborate on Mets' coaching staff
- Carlos Mendoza introduced as Mets' new manager
- Mets introduce Carlos Mendoza as newest manager
- Former Pensacola Pelicans infield tandem now Major League Baseball managers
- Mendoza starts Mets job emphasizing how close team was to success in 2022, not this year's fall
- Mets add OF Alex Ramirez to 40-man roster to protect prospect from Rule 5 Draft
- Report: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Expected to Be Posted This Week amid Yankees, Mets Rumors
- Pete Alonso Rumors: Mets Open to Calls, Not 'Chasing' Trade amid Contract Talks
- Mets Protect Only Alex Ramirez From Rule 5 Draft
- MMO Free Agent Profile: Shintaro Fujinami, RHP
- Report: Rays Expected to Trade Tyler Glasnow This Offseason
- Mendoza: “It’s An Honor & A Privilege” to Wear Mets Uniform
- Thread: Mets Introduce Carlos Mendoza as Manager
- 2023 Mets Report Card: Grant Hartwig, RP
Mets360:
Mike's Mets:
Mack's Mets:
Gigantes de Rivas 8 Tigres de Chinandega 1 (Box Score)
- 16 year old Elian Pena Rosso, one of the Mets 2025 International Free Agent signees, SS 0 for 2, 1 run scored, 1 walk;
In the Dominican:
Tigres del Licey 8 Aguilas Cibaenas 7 (Box Score)
- Jonathan Villar 3B-SS 1 for 5, 1 RBI, 2 Ks;
- Juan Lagares CF 2 for 4, 1 run scored, 1 walk;
- Robinson Cano PH 1 for 1, double, 1 RBI;
Leones de Ponce 4 Criollos de Caguas 2 (Box Score)
- Binghamton Rumble Pony Wilkin Ramos 2 innings, no runs, 1 hit, 1 K;
- Juan Centeno C 0 for 3, 1 walk, 1 K;
- Johneshwy Fargas CF 0 for 3;
Last night in Winter Ball, Wilkin Ramos - 2 innings, no runs, 1 hit, 1 K in Puerto Rico, The Mets 2022 Minor League Rule 5 Draft Pick went 2-0 with a 1.47 ERA - 24 Ks in 18.1 innings in 2023 for the @RumblePoniesBB #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09… pic.twitter.com/yW0y2VYBPU
— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) November 15, 2023
- Adeiny Hechavarria 3B 1 for 4, 1 run scored;
- Albert Almora Jr. LF 1 for 4, 1 RBI, 1 K;
Charros de Jalisco 4 Tomateros de Culiacan 0 (Box Score)
- Ex-Syracuse Met Sebastian Elizalde RF 0 for 4;
- Wilfredo Tovar 3B 1 for 4, 2 RBIs;
- 2021 Syracuse Met Jose Martinez DH 1 for 4, 1 run scored, 1 K;
- Lorenzo Cedrola LF 4 for 5, double, 1 K;
- Jose Peraza 2B 3 for 4, triple, 4 RBIs, 2 runs scored;
- Ex-Syracuse Met David Rodriguez DH 1 for 3, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 K;
- Wilson Ramos C 3 for 4, 2 doubles, 1 run scored, 3 RBIs
For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.
MLB.com:
- Hyde, Schumaker named Managers of Year after stunning turnarounds
- Ohtani, 6 others turn down qualifying offers
- 40-man deadline: Which prospects got roster spots?
- Quantrill DFA'd in surprising move to protect young pitchers
- Are Mets and Yanks set to go head-to-head for this FA arm?
- 10 teams that need a title the most in 2024
- The case for each 2023 Cy Young Award finalist
- Here's the 2023 All-Arizona Fall League Team
- 5 questions about Bellinger's fascinating free agency
- A believer in the best of us, Seidler leaves lasting legacy in San Diego
- Who's involved in 'sizzling market' for Yamamoto?
- Acuña keeps career year going in Venezuelan Winter League
- Could Ohtani be open to signing a short-term deal?
- West contenders could be a fit for Matt Chapman
- Padres mourn passing of owner Peter Seidler
MLB Trade Rumors:
- Padres Owner Peter Seidler Passes Away
- Brewers To Add Rickie Weeks To Coaching Staff
- Latest On Shohei Ohtani’s Free Agent Timeline
- Red Sox Near Deal To Hire Andrew Bailey As Pitching Coach
- Nationals Avoid Arbitration With Victor Robles, Tanner Rainey
- Brandon Hyde, Skip Schumaker Named Managers Of The Year
- Diamondbacks Select Blake Walston, Outright Chris Rodriguez
- Dodgers Add Three To 40-Man Roster
- Marlins Select Anthony Maldonado, Victor Mesa Jr.
- Padres Select Jairo Iriarte, Outright Reiss Knehr
- Guardians Designate Cal Quantrill For Assignment
- Giants Add Three Players To 40-Man Roster
- Red Sox Select Wikelman Gonzalez, Luis Perales
- Royals Designate Logan Porter, Josh Staumont For Assignment
- Pirates Select Braxton Ashcraft, Tsung-Che Cheng
Yahoo Sports:
- Schumaker, Hyde grab NL, AL Manager of the Year awards
- Baltimore’s Brandon Hyde, Miami’s Skip Schumaker win Manager of the Year honors
- Jason Benetti cites passion for analytics as factor in move to Detroit
- Yankees add prospects Clayton Beeter, Agustin Ramirez to 40-man roster for Rule 5 Draft protection
- How Giants should address rotation after frustrating 2023 approach
- White Sox add two arms to the 40-man roster
- San Diego Padres Owner Peter Seidler Dies at 63
- Padres owner Peter Seidler dies at 63 years old
- Giancarlo Stanton's agent warns free agents about Yankees after Brian Cashman injury comments
ESPN:
CBS Sports:
- 2023 Manager of the Year: Marlins' Skip Schumaker in National League, Orioles' Brandon Hyde in American League
- MLB Manager of the Year voting: Why division winners deserve credit, even when expectations are high
- 2023 MLB qualifying offer: All seven free agents reject QO, including Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Nola
- MLB manager tracker: Padres only team without manager, expected to name new skipper before Thanksgiving
- MLB free agency predictions: Projecting contracts for top 10 players with Shohei Ohtani hitting $500M mark
- MLB rumors: Yankees eyeing Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Aaron Nola, Padres want MLB-ready pitching in Juan Soto trade
- Effectively Wild Episode 2085: Do You Want an Award?
- Brewers Add to 2024 Infield Mix With Oliver Dunn Trade
- 2024 Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Candidate: Hank Peters
- Kyle Gibson Is Boring, But What’s So Bad About That?
- Exploring a Second Alex Verdugo Trade
- Postseason Managerial Report Card: Bruce Bochy
Born on this date:
- Gus Bell (1928)
- Randy Niemann (1955)
- Yennsy Diaz (1996)
Transactions:
Atlanta
Braves signed Claudell
Washington of the New York Mets as a free agent
on November 15, 1980.
New York Mets traded Heath
Bell and Royce
Ring to the San Diego Padres for Jon
Adkins and Ben
Johnson on November 15, 2006.
San
Diego Padres signed Chip
Ambres of the New York Mets as a free agent on
November 15, 2007.
Taylor Buchholz granted free agency on November
15, 2011.
New York Mets signed free agent Carlos
Torres of the Colorado Rockies on
November 15, 2012.
New York Mets signed free agent Ryan O'Rourke of the Baltimore Orioles on November 15, 2018.
|
1988 |
Kirk Gibson is named the National
League Most Valuable Player with Mets outfielders Darryl Strawberry and Kevin
McReynolds also receiving first-place votes for the award. The Dodger World
Series hero, who is the first MVP not to be named an All-Star in the same
season, batted .290 and drove in 76 runs in 150 games this season. |
|
2006 |
Joe Girardi, six weeks after the
Marlins fire him, wins the NL Manager of the Year award when he receives 18
of 32 first-place votes in the BBWAA's balloting. The unemployed freshman
skipper, who easily outpointed Willie Randolph of the Mets for the honor, is
the first manager of a losing team (78-84) to cop the award. |
11/15/1955 Left-handed reliever and future 1986 World Series Champion, Randy Niemann was born. Niemann joined the Mets in 1985 and in his two seasons with New York, he had a 3.35 ERA. pic.twitter.com/1pbycI9Bhs
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) November 15, 2019
11/15/2017 David Wright is inducted into the Arizona Fall League Hall of Fame. Wright slashed .341/.427/.489 with two homers in 26 games for the Peoria Saguaros in 2003. pic.twitter.com/LPwlXWiOS0
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) November 15, 2023
11/15/2022 Buck Showalter becomes the first Mets manager to be named Manager of the Year. Showalter joins Hall of Famers Bobby Cox and Tony La Russa as the only four-time winners of the award. He is also the first manager to win the award with four different teams. pic.twitter.com/QOq47LDf1N
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) November 15, 2023
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