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Yesterday the Mets announced "that the club has acquired RHP Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for minor league RHP Coleman Crow...Houser, 30, went 8-5 with a 4.12 ERA (51 ER/111.1 IP) and 96 strikeouts in 23 games, 21 starts with the Brewers last season. He posted a 3.99 FIP and Milwaukee went 14-7 in his starts in 2023...Taylor, 29, had 17 doubles, one triple, 10 homers while slashing .234/.267/.446 in 81 games last season with the Brewers."
The Mets needed rotation depth. Adrian Houser fills that key if unsexy slot. Mets might still add another SP but Houser enables them to avoid overpaying for a free agent. @Ken_Rosenthal first on the trade.
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) December 20, 2023
“He has a lot of ingredients to have a chance to be a really productive Major League starter."#Brewers GM Matt Arnold believes his club got something good in right-hander Coleman Crow: https://t.co/DTCuDLLK6I pic.twitter.com/R1giJYr0zw
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) December 21, 2023
17-year-old SS Jeremy Rodriguez, acquired by the @Mets from the D-backs in the Tommy Pham trade, enters New York's Top 30 Prospects list after Coleman Crow was dealt: https://t.co/AYSpGVbIp4 pic.twitter.com/bxKSId3pnE
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) December 20, 2023
How far would you go on a contract for Yoshinobu Yamamoto?@sal_licata, @AnthonyDiComo, @AlbaneseLaura & @HannahRKeyser discuss it on Baseball Night in New York https://t.co/jKoAaRFuHz pic.twitter.com/4fU6NIP82D
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 21, 2023
Why would Yoshinobu Yamamoto sign with the Mets, Yankees or Dodgers?@AnthonyDiComo, @AlbaneseLaura and @HannahRKeyser make the cases for each team with @sal_licata on Baseball Night in New York https://t.co/kFleV28JLj
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 21, 2023
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— Til Mets Do Us Part Podcast (@TilMetsDoUsPart) December 21, 2023
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Mark Vientos working on his speed yesterday:
— Dan Bartels (@DanBartels2) December 20, 2023
Vientos first big league steal came September 17th vs the Reds, in the second-to-last week of last year’s season. Speed looks to be a weapon Vientos is working to add into his game.
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Mets.com:
Yahoo Sports/Mets:
- Breaking down the Mets' Adrian Houser, Tyrone Taylor trade with the Brewers
- Mets acquire Houser, Taylor from Brewers as Stearns executes trade with his former team
- Mets' 'blueprint' that can help them win Yoshinobu Yamamoto free agency race "Senga pitched to the tune of a 2.98 ERA in 166.1 innings of work, so the Mets, at the very least, can point out to Yoshinobu Yamamoto the fact that they were able to provide an atmosphere conducive to success for a highly-touted Japanese pitcher."
- Terrible Angels trade just got worse thanks to the Mets
- Mets free agency and trade buzz: New York has 'checked in' on Brandon Woodruff
Metsmerized:
- Report: Phillies Make Yamamoto Offer, Planning to Be ‘Aggressive’
- Mets Acquire Adrian Houser, Tyrone Taylor For Coleman Crow
- Report: Mets Have ‘Checked In’ On Righty Brandon Woodruff
- Mets Madness Series Recap: 2019 Mets Shock 2000 Mets
- Free Agent Profile: Gio Urshela, IF
- 27 Years Ago Today: Mets Acquire John Olerud
Amazing Avenue:
Mets360:
The Mediagoon:
Mack's Mets:
In the Dominican -
- Jeurys Familia 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 1 walk, 1K - 2.35 ERA.
- Juan Lagares RF-CF 2 for 5, 1 run, 1 RBI, - .299 batting average with a .748 OPS;
- Michael Perez PH-C 1 for 1, 1 RBI, 1 walk - .286 batting average with a .843 OPS;
- Jonathan Arauz 3B 0 for 2, 1 walk, 1 K - .267 batting average with a .736 OPS;
- Robinson Cano 2B 1 for 3, 2 RBIs, 1 walk, double - .189 batting average with a .440 OPS;
- Carlos Cortes 1 for 7, 1 run, 1 RBI, 1 K - hitting .175 with a .425 OPS;
- Albert Almora Jr. LF 2 for 4, 1 K - .219 batting average with a .581 OPS;
- Johneshwy Fargas CF 1 for 3, 1 K - hitting .211 with a .649 OPS;
- Lorenzo Cedrola RF 0 for 3, 1 run, 1 walk - hitting .331 with an .793 OPS;
- Wilmer Flores DH 2 for 4, double, 1 run scored - hitting .350 with an .935 OPS;
- Wilfredo Tovar 3B 1 for 3, 1 RBI - hitting .266 with a .687 OPS;
- 2021 Syracuse Met Jose Martinez DH 1 for 4, 1 run scored - hitting .349 with an .977 OPS;
- Ex-Syracuse Met Sam McWilliams 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 2 Ks - 3.38 ERA;
MLB.com:
- The best players in '23 without any awards
- Yamamoto has his first offer (report)
- Where will these decorated veterans play in 2024?
- Here's what makes this top free agent starter Mr. Reliable
- Billie Eilish's bizarre jersey choice gives Peavy 'huge street cred'
- Mets trade for Houser, Taylor from Brewers
- This might be the best value in free agency
- Yamamoto sweepstakes reach critical stage; a decision near?
- 5 key questions about Bellinger’s market
- Elite Japanese reliever Matsui close to agreement with San Diego (source)
- Crew adds Haase on one-year deal as No. 2 catcher
- Mets prepping 'very serious offer' for Yamamoto (report)
- Watch games from memorable locations at these Minor League ballparks
- Can this free-agent starter reinvent himself -- again?
- Friendship endures from travel ball to the Majors
MLB Trade Rumors:
- MLBTR Podcast: Tyler Glasnow, Jung Hoo Lee, D-Backs’ Signings and the Braves’ Confusing Moves
- Mets Acquire Adrian Houser, Tyrone Taylor From Brewers
- Jose Espada Signs With NPB’s Yakult Swallows
- Phillies Have Made Offer To Yoshinobu Yamamoto
- Astros, Tayler Scott Agree To Minor League Contract
- Sean Newcomb Undergoes Right Knee Surgery, Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training
- MLB Trade Rumors Reader Survey
- Diamondbacks, Ronaldo Hernandez Agree To Minor League Contract
- Braves Sign Taylor Widener To Minor League Deal
- White Sox Designate Luis Patiño For Assignment
- Marlins Acquire Roddery Muñoz From Pirates
- Pirates Still Looking To Add Pitching, Could Explore Catching Market
- Dodgers Sign Nabil Crismatt, Travis Swaggerty To Minor League Deals
- Tigers Sign Jack Flaherty To One-Year Deal
- Brewers Sign Eric Haase
Yahoo Sports:
ESPN:
CBS Sports:
- Mets acquire pitcher Adrian Houser from Brewers: David Stearns trades with old team, bulks up rotation
- MLB rumors: Dodgers mull offer for Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Red Sox, Giants in mix; Corbin Burnes talks extension
- Why MLB teams are scouting NPB and KBO: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jung Hoo Lee and others promise more than talent
- Bryce Harper extension? Explaining why Phillies star wants revamped contract and what new deal might look like
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto has MLB's top spenders in $300M bidding war, but there are risks to signing Japanese ace
FanGraphs:
- Effectively Wild Episode 2101: Eating Crow
- It’s a Pirate’s Life for Andrew McCutchen and Martín Pérez
- JAWS and the 2024 Hall of Fame Ballot: David Wright
- Where Are the Giants Going To Play All These Outfielders?
- 2024 ZiPS Projections: San Francisco Giants
- Craig Breslow Has Brought a Touch of Minnesota to Boston’s Pitching Program
- Job Posting: New York Mets – Associate, Pro Player Personnel
- Job Posting: Inside Edge – Pitcher Timings Intern 2024
Born on this date:
- Elliott Maddox (1947)
- Dave Kingman (1948)
- Roger McDowell (1960)
- LaTroy Hawkins (1972)
- Buddy Carlyle (1977)
- Royce Ring (1980)
- Philip Humber (1982)
- John Mayberry (1983)
- Taylor Teagarden (1983)
- Andres Regnault (1998)
Died on this date:
- Jack Lamabe (2007)
Transactions:
Colorado Rockies signed Daryl Boston of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 21, 1992.
New York Mets signed free agent Pat Mahomes on December 21, 1998.
Matt Franco granted free agency on December 21, 2000.
Houston Astros signed C. J. Nitkowski of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 21, 2001.
Minnesota Twins signed Pat Strange of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 21, 2004.
New York Mets signed free agent Chad Bradford of the Boston Red Sox on December 21, 2005.
New York Mets signed free agent R. A. Dickey of the Minnesota Twins on December 21, 2009.
New York Mets signed free agent Rob Johnson of the San Diego Padres on December 21, 2011.
New York Mets signed free agent CF Gregor Blanco to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training on December 21, 2018.
Centerfield Maz:
12/21/1960 Former relief pitcher and 1986 World Series champion Roger McDowell is born. Along with his solid 3.13 ERA in his time with the Mets, McDowell was known for his love of the hot foot and for one Magic Loogie. @rogermcdowell45 pic.twitter.com/BQ17av6e9J 12/21/2009 The Mets sign R.A. Dickey to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. In 2012, Dickey won the National League Cy Young Award after posting a 2.73 ERA, winning 20 games and striking out 230 batters. @RADickey43 pic.twitter.com/phRQI36bKO 12/21/2022 Carlos Correa and the Mets agree to a 12-year contract worth $315 million. Concerns over Correa’s physical would prevent the two sides from finalizing the deal. pic.twitter.com/guedjmMeFw
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