Mets News and Morning Links - 12/27/2023

 



Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Raul GonzalezDavid Aardsma and Addison Reed. Mets reportedly looking at Lucas Giolito, Yahoo Sports has some 2024 Mets predictions and Ex-Mets in action in Winter Ball.

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NY Post: Mets showing strong interest in Lucas Giolito as they mull Plan B free agency options. Mike Puma looks at several Free Agent pitching options such as Sean Manaea, Mike Clevinger and Hyun-jin Ryu.  About Giolito he says "top selling point might be his ability to consume innings. Giolito, pitched 184 ¹/₃ innings last season...he finished 8-15 with a 4.88 ERA in 33 starts and his 41 homers allowed led the AL."

Forbes.com: Revisiting Press Conference Week A Year Later For The Mets And Yankees.   They held press conferences for Kodai Senga, Justin Verlander, Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodon.  Senga turned out best for the Mets "Senga won 12 games to finish second in the NL Rookie of the Year voting and was seventh in the Cy Young voting...giving the Mets innings by throwing 166 1/3 innings."


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In Puerto Rico:

  • Carlos Cortes 1 for 3, 2 RBIs - hitting .191 with a .441 OPS;
  • Albert Almora Jr. LF 1 for 4, 1 run scored, 2 RBIs - .208 batting average with a .553 OPS; 

In Venezuela:
  • Wilmer Flores 1B 1 for 3, double, 1 RBI, 1 walk, 1 K - hitting .273 with an .901 OPS; 
  • Jose Peraza 2B 1 for 4 - hitting .306 with an .772 OPS; 
  • Wilson Ramos C 2 for 5, HR(4th), 1 run scored, 2 RBIs, 1 K - hitting .321 with a .856 OPS;
  • Ex-Syracuse Met David Rodriguez RF 2 for 3, double, 2 runs, 2 RBIs, 2 walks - hitting .340 with a .907 OPS;
  • Ex-Syracuse Met Anthony Vizcaya (S,9) 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 1 K - 1.15 ERA;
  • Wilfredo Tovar 3B 0 for 4 - hitting .267 with a .681 OPS; 
In Mexico:
  • Ex-St. Lucie Met Juan Uriarte DH 1 for 5, 1 RBI, 3 Ks - hitting .182 with a .490 OPS; 
  • Ex-Syracuse Met Sam McWilliams (W,2-0) 1 inning, no runs, 1 hit, 2 Ks - 3.70 ERA;
Games resume in the Dominican Republic tonight.

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New York Mets traded Kevin Appier to the Anaheim Angels for Mo Vaughn on December 27, 2001.

New York Mets signed free agent Rey Sanchez of the Boston Red Sox on December 27, 2002.

New York Mets signed free agent Aaron Laffey of the Toronto Blue Jays on December 27, 2012.

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1967

Johnny Murphy becomes the Mets' third general manager in franchise history when he replaces Bing Devine. During his tenure, the team benefits from a talented farm system, especially its young pitching prospects, which include Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, Nolan Ryan, and Gary Gentry, all who will play a major role in the club's World Championship in 1969.

2001

The Mets continue to stay busy this offseason, acquiring first baseman Mo Vaughn for 13-year veteran right-hander Kevin Appier (11-10, 3.57) and cash. The 1995 American League MVP will join Roberto Alomar, Roger Cedeno, and Shawn Estes as the newest members of the Shea Squad.

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2010: The Mets acquire IF Chin-lung Hu from the Dodgers in return for P Michael Antonini.

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