Good Morning. Happy Birthday Tim Foli, and Kevin Appier. Mets get the 19th pick in the MLB Draft Lottery, Ronny Mauricio goes 3 for 5 in the Dominican, and the Mets pick up a SS and an ex-Braves Relief Pitcher.
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The Mets will have the 19th pick in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft.
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) December 5, 2023
The pick drops from 9 to 19 due to CBT penalties. pic.twitter.com/aAZR8u0XXQ
"Pete's a really good player and I expect him to be a Met on Opening Day."
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 5, 2023
- David Stearns on Pete Alonso pic.twitter.com/LmZcG0jdHW
David Stearns mentions Mark Vientos and DJ Stewart as options for DH: pic.twitter.com/BYKK243itE
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 5, 2023
"I think DJ demonstrated over the last couple months of last year that he can hit. That's something that's important to us."
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 5, 2023
David Stearns talks about DJ Stewart's role on the Mets next year: pic.twitter.com/DJtnZd9Pbg
"I do think you can put together a very competitive and solid pitching staff in a variety of different ways."
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 5, 2023
David Stearns was asked if he feels the Mets need to add a frontline starting pitcher to have a successful offseason: pic.twitter.com/n4g0TFl9i9
On Day 2 of the Winter Meetings, David Stearns joins @SteveGelbs, @JimDuquetteGM and @martinonyc on Mets Hot Stove! https://t.co/9i98XQ1uxM pic.twitter.com/fQDD2XxXCW
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 6, 2023
The Mets have reportedly agreed to a deal with Michael Tonkin.
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) December 6, 2023
Tonkin went 7-3 with a 4.28 ERA last season with the Braves. He spent his first 5 major league seasons with the Twins and then spent 2018-2022 in Japan, Triple-A, the Atlantic League and the Mexican League.… pic.twitter.com/1b8Eoq2qGq
The Mets announce they have signed José Iglesias to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training.
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) December 5, 2023
Iglesias last played in the big leagues in 2022 and has played for six teams across his 11-year MLB career: https://t.co/mU650cKjrp pic.twitter.com/Z3GxBCdGiW
Which Mets prospects could reach the majors in 2024?@JimDuquetteGM offers his thoughts on Mets Hot Stove https://t.co/9i98XQ1uxM pic.twitter.com/tsUrTjFJJ8
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 6, 2023
Who should be the Mets' DH next season?@Todd_Zeile, @JimDuquetteGM, @martinonyc and @SteveGelbs discuss on Mets Hot Stove: https://t.co/moJKpv3BhF pic.twitter.com/54fI7uaKcC
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) December 6, 2023
.@martinonyc joins @emacSNY to discuss the Mets' pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto and how the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes is holding up other moves at the Winter Meetings: https://t.co/UqoxmqAfMC
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 6, 2023
➡️ @Honda pic.twitter.com/wcquSH8HPY
With his nomination for the Baseball Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award, Gary Cohen spoke with @TimBritton of The Athletic about this honor and what this nomination means to him. Ron Darling added praise for Gary and shares what it's like to work alongside him. The winner of the… pic.twitter.com/MPiY7QvdVg
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 5, 2023
Sevy’s getting ready 🔥
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) December 5, 2023
(via @LuisSeverino94)
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Mets Roster Moves: Mets sign José Iglesias to a minor league deal
NY Post:
- Mets sign ex-Braves’ reliever Michael Tonkin to add bullpen depth
- Third base test will provide insight into David Stearns’ grand Mets plan
- Erick Fedde agrees to White Sox deal after Mets expressed interest
- Mets have Plan B if they miss out on Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell
- Shohei Ohtani said he couldn’t see himself playing in New York: source
Mets.com:
Newsday:
- Andy Green now overseeing Mets' farm system "The biggest change the Mets are trying to institute in the minor leagues is a lack thereof at the top. Green is the fifth person to lead the player development department in the past five-plus years. As much as the manager and general manager roles have turned over, so has this one, from Ian Levin to Jared Banner to Kevin Howard to Jeremy Barnes back to Howard and now to Green."
- Mets unlucky in MLB draft lottery, slotted at pick No. 19
Yahoo Sports/Mets:
- Mets signing reliever Michael Tonkin to a one-year deal: reports
- MLB Rumors: Shohei Ohtani Showed No Interest in Playing in NY amid Mets, Yankees Buzz
- 2023 Winter Meetings Day 2, talking Mets rumors and news with Jerry Blevins and Steve Gelbs | The Mets Pod
- Mets fall 10 spots in MLB Draft lottery
- Former Tigers shortstop signs minor-league deal with Mets
- Mets free agency and trade buzz: Potential target Erick Fedde signing two-year deal with White Sox
- No news is good news? Mets' David Stearns addresses quiet second day at Winter Meetings
- Yankees' Brian Cashman on potential bidding war with Mets for Yoshinobu Yamamoto: 'I don' think anyone can compete with Steve Cohen'
- MLB Rumors: Lucas Giolito Interests Dodgers, Mets, Red Sox, More in Free Agency
- Mets Superstar Reportedly 'Isn't Going Anywhere' After Stellar Season With New York
- Predicting 2024 Mets starting lineup after David Stearns comments at Winter Meetings
Metsmerized:
- Report: Ohtani Couldn’t See Himself in New York
- Report: Erick Fedde Signs With Chicago White Sox
- Mets Come up Broke in Draft Lottery With 19th Pick
- Winter Meetings Day 2: Stearns on Pitching, DH and Alonso
- Mets Sign José Iglesias to Minor League Deal
- Report: Mets Among Teams Interested in Lucas Giolito
- New York Mets Offseason Outlook Part II: Finding Outfielders
- Mets Have Seventh-Best Odds for Top Six Draft Pick
- Trade Profile: Emmanuel Clase, RHP
Faith and Fear in Flushing:
Mets360:
Mack's Mets:
In the Dominican Republic -
- Ronny Mauricio 3B 3 for 5, double, 1 RBI, 1 stolen base, 1 K
Ronny Mauricio just misses a HR - as he hits an RBI double to tie the game at 1 in the 3rd. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks pic.twitter.com/vm5bldjMUJ
— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) December 5, 2023
- Hansel Robles 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 2 Ks
- Robinson Cano DH 0 for 4;
- Jonathan Arauz SS 1 for 4, 1 K;
- Johneshwy Fargas CF 0 for 3;
- Albert Almora Jr. LF 1 for 3, 1 walk;
- Ex-Syracuse Met Sam McWilliams faced 3 batters, no outs, 1 hit, 2 walks;
- Wilfredo Tovar DH 0 for 5, 1 K;
- Wilson Ramos C 1 for 3, 1 run scored, 2 RBIs, 1 walk;
- Ex-Syracuse Met David Rodriguez DH 2 for 4, HR(2), 2 RBIs, 1 run scored;
MLB.com:
- Winter Meetings roundup: 'Trickle-down effect' stalls market, but action imminent
- Yankees land Verdugo in 4-player trade with Red Sox
- Guardians win Draft Lottery, securing next year's top pick
- Why Soto still makes sense for the Yankees after Verdugo trade
- Are these two teams the favorites for Ohtani?
- Yanks in pursuit of 'really special' Yamamoto
- Pirates add to rotation by landing Gonzales from Braves
- Shhh! Ohtani chase kept quiet by design
- Giants eye Korean star Lee as possible CF upgrade
- Dodgers met with Ohtani, Roberts confirms: 'Our top priority'
- White Sox agree to deal with RHP Fedde, the '23 KBO MVP (source)
- Prospects to watch in today's Rule 5 Draft
- This team has 'put its best foot forward' in trying to land Ohtani (report)
- Astros agree to deal with Caratini, bolster catching depth (source)
- 'Strong possibility' Holliday makes O's Opening Day roster
MLB Trade Rumors:
- Alex Faedo To Have Fourth Option Year In 2024
- Yankees Notes: Third Base, Kiner-Falefa, Peralta
- Cubs Re-Sign Ethan Roberts To Minor League Deal
- Reds Have Discussed Dylan Cease Trade With White Sox
- Mets Sign Kyle Crick To Minor League Deal
- Mets Sign Michael Tonkin
- Orioles “Seriously Engaged” On Craig Kimbrel
- Red Sox Interested In Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Michael A. Taylor, Martin Maldonado
- Astros, Victor Caratini Agree To Two-Year Deal
- Braves, Max Fried Discussed Extension Prior To 2023 Season
- Pirates Acquire Marco Gonzales
- Angels To Sign Luis Garcia
- Yankees Acquire Alex Verdugo
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- Marlins Looking To Add Shortstop Help, Jazz Chisholm To Remain In Center Field
Yahoo Sports:
- A break in the deafening silence of Ohtani's free agency
- What Melvin sees as Giants' greatest strength entering next season
- Morosi believes Giants will be aggressive during MLB offseason
- Report: Former Cub Victor Caratini signs with Houston Astros
- Forst admits A's 2024 MLB draft lottery result ‘stinks'
- Red Sox trade Alex Verdugo to Yankees for trio of pitchers
- Yankees make rare Red Sox trade for Alex Verdugo, reportedly remain in Juan Soto sweepstakes
- Latest on Yankees target Juan Soto: New York remains in on star outfielder after trading for Boston's Alex Verdugo
- Zaidi outlines Giants' trade philosophy at MLB Winter Meetings
- Yankees acquire outfielder Alex Verdugo in trade with Red Sox
ESPN:
- Why Shohei Ohtani is doing himself -- and his sport -- a disservice
- Red Sox ship Verdugo to Yankees in rare trade
- Reports: Astros, Caratini agree on 2 years, $12M
- Roberts says Dodgers, Ohtani met for 2-3 hours
- Padres' Shildt will meet Soto in Miami on Dec. 17
- Guardians win MLB draft lottery despite 2% odds
- Braves deal new LHP addition Gonzales to Pirates
- Source: Angels add reliever Garcia on 1-year deal
- Sources: Fedde has 2-year deal with White Sox
CBS Sports:
- Yankees-Red Sox trades: Alex Verdugo headlines just seventh swap between AL East rivals in last 50 years
- Alex Verdugo trade: Yankees acquire outfielder from Red Sox in rare swap between AL East rivals
- 2024 MLB draft: Why the Nationals fell to No. 10 pick despite winning lottery, leaving Guardians at No. 1
- 2024 MLB draft lottery: Guardians jump to No. 1 pick, Mets, Yankees, Padres fall thanks to payroll tax
- MLB Draft Lottery live stream: Time, TV channel, odds for No. 1 pick in 2024, how to watch results online
- Dave Roberts spills obvious secret about Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers meeting, but GM surprised by manager's reveal
- 2023 MLB Rule 5 Draft: Date, time, five players to watch and everything else to know
- Shohei Ohtani rumors: Three reasons why coveted free agent could go back to the Angels, spurning contenders
- Angels squash Mike Trout trade rumors as GM says there's zero chance star outfielder will be dealt this winter
- MLB trade matchmaker: Juan Soto to Yankees, Dylan Cease to NL contender among fits for top 10 players on block
FanGraphs:
Today
in Mets History Per
Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Amado Samuel (1938)
- Larry Bowa (1945)
- Tim Foli (1950)
- Luis Rosado (1955)
- Terry McDaniel (1966)
- Kevin Appier (1967)
- Freddy Valdez (2001)
Died on this date:
- Tracy Stallard (2017)
Transactions:
New York Mets traded Dennis Ribant and Gary Kolb to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Don Cardwell and Don Bosch on December 6, 1966.
New York Mets purchased Kevin Kobel from the Milwaukee Brewers on December 6, 1977.
New York Mets traded Randy Myers and Kip Gross to the Cincinnati Reds for John Franco and Don Brown on December 6, 1989.
New York Mets traded Gregg Jefferies, Kevin McReynolds and Keith Miller to the Kansas City Royals for Bret Saberhagen and Bill Pecota on December 6, 1991.
New York Mets signed free agent Todd Haney of the Houston Astros on December 6, 1997.
New York Mets traded Brian Bannister to the Kansas City Royals for Ambiorix Burgos on December 6, 2006.
Detroit Tigers signed Omir Santos of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 6, 2010.
New York Mets traded Angel Pagan to the San Francisco Giants for Andres Torres and Ramon Ramirez on December 6, 2011.
San Diego Padres signed Dale Thayer of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 6, 2011.
New York Mets signed free agent RHP Brad Brach on December 6, 2019.
New York Mets designated RHP Chris Flexen for assignment on December 6, 2019.
1989 | The Mets and Reds swap relievers. Randy Myers goes to Cincinnati and fellow closer John Franco will finish games in New York. |
2004 | The Mets and Royals exchange right-handers with starter Brian Bannister going to Kansas City and reliever Ambiorix Burgos heading for the Big Apple. The son of former major league southpaw Floyd Bannister will place third in the AL Rookie of the Year voting, earning nine victories for the last-place club, and the 23 year-old Dominican will appear in only 17 games for New York, being derailed by injuries and off-the-field incidents. |
2013: It's a big day of transactions for the Yankees. They lose two free agents, 2B Robinson Cano, who agrees to a ten-year deal with Seattle for $240 million, and OF Curtis Granderson, who moves across town to the Mets for four years at $60 million. To compensate, the Bronx Bombers ink OF Carlos Beltran for three years at $45 million, and 2B Kelly Johnson for one year.
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