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Jim Bowden The Athletic: 40 young MLB players and prospects I’m most excited to scout in spring training. Two Mets make his list - Francisco Alvarez "Alvarez’s power is real and if he gets to be the full-time catcher of the Mets this season, I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t belt 30 home runs or more. (He had 25 homers last season.) However, he struggled in other ways as a hitter last year, batting only .209 with a .284 on-base percentage and a 95 OPS+. He struck out 47 times in 202 at-bats against a fastball and 41 times in 128 at-bats against a breaking ball...Behind the plate, Alvarez continues to improve defensively...I believe he’ll develop into an All-Star catcher."
And Luisangel Acuña, "The 21-year-old middle infielder slashed .294/.359/.410 last year in Double A with 28 doubles and 57 stolen bases. (He was caught stealing 10 times.) He profiles as a future table-setter who plays with high energy and enthusiasm." (Subscription required)
The Athletic: Mets fan survey results: Disappointing season, quiet offseason lead to uncertainty. For the third year in a row, the Athletic took a survey of Mets fans. 3000 fans responded. Responses included: "What was your favorite moment of the 2023 season? …when it ended 33.4% When did you check out of the 2023 season? I watched until the bitter end. 49.6%...Almost 70 percent of respondents placed the blame, in some portion, on the players. There probably isn’t much need for distinguishing among them: Most everyone on the Mets last season underperformed....Do you think the Mets were right to fire Buck Showalter? No 48.2% Yes 26.8% Yes, but David Stearns should have waited a day to do it in person 25.1%" (Subscription required)
Prospects1500 lists the Top 50 Mets Prospects. Here are their top 10: 1. Luisangel Acuña, SS, 21; 2. Jett Williams, SS, 20; 3. Drew Gilbert, OF, 23; 4. Ronny Mauricio, 2B/SS/OF, 22; 5. Ryan Clifford, OF/1B, 20; 6. Colin Houck, SS, 19; 7. Kevin Parada, C, 22; 8. Mike Vasil, RHP, 23; 9. Christian Scott, RHP, 24; 10. Blade Tidwell, RHP, 22;
.@PaulGervase1 DOMINATED in 2023 🔥 He joins the Future of Flushing podcast as he gears up for the 2024 season.
— Mets Player Development (@MetsPlayerDev) January 29, 2024
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— Perfect Game USA (@PerfectGameUSA) January 30, 2024
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— SNY (@SNYtv) January 30, 2024
On BNNY, @sal_licata, @EliseMenaker & @John_Jastremski talk to Terry Colllins on topics ranging from the use of analytics to how angry to clubhouse was after the Chase Utley-Ruben Tejada incident https://t.co/NBvVsk4kiI
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🚨 Stay tuned! Our 2024 coaching staff will be announced this Tuesday, January 30th at 1:00 pm. #LetsGetRowdy pic.twitter.com/bRyoTNCefT
— Binghamton Rumble Ponies (@RumblePoniesBB) January 29, 2024
Free-agent RHP Sam McWilliams has signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs, source tells @TheAthletic. Was out of game 1 1/2 years, then parlayed a winter-ball job in Mexico into another in the Dominican Republic, attracting the interest of major-league clubs.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 29, 2024
Yahoo Sports/Mets:
- Mets Target Justin Turner Expected to Make Decision This Week
- Mets Hurler Has Developed 'Elite' Pitch; Exceeded Expectations As He Looks For Big Role "[Tylor Megill] ha been working this offseason as he prepares to compete for a spot in the rotation in Spring Training and developed a new "elite" split-fingered fastball, according to the New York Post's Mike Puma."
- Mets targeting ex-yankees pitcher Wandy Peralta, report says
- Mets rumors: Justin Turner reunion still an option?
- Mets prospect under investigation for lying about his age
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No Winter Ball games until Thursday when the Caribbean Series gets underway in Miami. 6 championship teams from Venezuela, Panama, Curacao, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are scheduled to play with the Championship game on Friday February 9th.
MLB.com:
- 1 potential surprise star in each division
- Mariners acquire Polanco from Twins in 5-player deal
- Can these 30-something stars recapture peak form?
- These are the best tools on our Top 100 Prospects list
- Angels agree to deal with OF Aaron Hicks
- How the Dodgers can unlock a next-level Paxton
- 2 free-agent sluggers drawing 'sincere interest' from this club
- Here is every team's top projected player for '24
- Keep an eye on these 9 intriguing offseason additions
- Take the quiz: Did these hitters play more in AL or NL?
- Jimy Williams, baseball lifer who helmed late '90s Red Sox, dies at 80
- Padres have Musgrove, King and Yu ... and then who?
- Montas grinding to give the Reds a full season of work
- Healthy Hoskins soon to be 'bored' no more
- A look back at when Gator met Gerrit
MLB Trade Rumors:
- Mariners Acquire Jorge Polanco
- Angels Sign Aaron Hicks To One-Year Deal
- Cubs, Richard Lovelady Agree To Deal
- Blue Jays Outright Brian Serven
- Falvey: Twins Plan To Reallocate Money Saved In Polanco Trade
- Orioles, Danny Coulombe Avoid Arbitration
- JarlÃn GarcÃa Drawing Interest
- Yankees Designate Diego Castillo For Assignment
- Jimy Williams Passes Away
- Yankees Claim Matt Gage
- Cardinals Claim Alfonso Rivas, Designate Moises Gomez For Assignment
- Astros Sign Joel Kuhnel, Drew Strotman To Minor League Deals
- Submit Your Questions For This Week’s MLB Trade Rumors Podcast!
- The Top Unsigned Corner Outfielders
- Rangers Have Had Internal Discussions About Brandon Belt
Yahoo Sports:
- MLB Hot Stove Lowdown: Mariners acquire Jorge Polanco
- Mariners get 2B Polanco from Twins in trade for pitchers DeSclafani, Topa and prospects
- Cody Martin gets the And-1
- Report: Cubs sign pitcher Sam McWilliams to minor-league deal
- You've got to see the Cubs' 2024 spring training cap
- Hoskins appreciated how upfront Phillies were with him in free agency
- After signing Aaron Hicks, do Angels still have room for Jo Adell?
- Red Sox second base outlook: Can Grissom break through in Boston?
- Yankees free agency and trade buzz: NY claims lefty reliever Matt Gage off waivers
- Jimy Williams, 1999 AL Manager of the Year, dies at 80
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CBS Sports:
- Four second-year MLB players with flaws to fix in 2024, including Jordan Walker's defense
- Jorge Polanco trade: Mariners acquire All-Star second baseman in five-player swap with Twins
- Snyder's Soapbox: Scott Boras may rep top remaining free agents, but painfully slow offseason isn't his fault
- MLB rumors: Angels add ex-Yankee, Justin Turner nearing decision, Red Sox eye bounce-back candidate
- Jimy Williams, former Astros, Blue Jays and Red Sox manager, dies at 80: 'A true staple and leader'
- 2024 MLB spring training start dates: Pitchers and catchers set to report to Arizona, Florida in February
- Washington Nationals top prospects 2024: Dylan Crews, James Woods give franchise two star-upside outfielders
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Born on this date:
- Charlie Neal (1931)
- Davey Johnson (1943)
- Nick Evans (1986)
- Kodai Senga (1993)
- Ariel Jurado (1996)
Died on this date:
- Jeff Innis (2022)
Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent Joe Ginsberg on January 30, 1962.
New York Mets released Dave Kingman on January 30, 1984.
New York Mets signed free agent John Valentin on January 30, 2002.
Toronto Blue Jays signed Victor Zambrano of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 30, 2007.
New York Mets signed free agent Robinson Cancel on January 30, 2007.
New York Mets signed free agent Shaun Marcum of the Milwaukee Brewers on January 30, 2013.
New York Mets signed free agent Aaron Loup of the Tampa Bay Rays on January 30, 2021.
2009 | The Mets avoid salary arbitration with John Maine (10-8, 4.18) when both sides agree to a $2.6 million, one-year deal. The 25 year-old right-handed starter, who missed the last five weeks of the season due to an injury to his pitching shoulder, is expected to play a significant role this year in the team's pitching rotation. |
1962 - The New York Mets sign Gil Hodges for $33,000. The veteran first baseman had been languishing on the Dodgers' bench for the past two seasons.
1984 - After failing to trade him, the New York Mets give veteran slugger Dave Kingman his release. Kingman hit .198 with 13 home runs last year, but will find a new home as designated hitter with the Oakland Athletics, hitting 35 home runs this year, ranking second behind American League leader Tony Armas, who will finish with 43.
1/30/1943 Davey Johnson is born. As manager, Johnson led the Mets to their second World Series title in 1986. His 595 wins and .588 winning percentage are both the most by a manger in team history. In 2010, Johnson was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/YWVzl1iRpo
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) January 30, 2022
1/30/1962 Ralph Kiner is signed on to announce Mets games alongside Bob Murphy and Lindsey Nelson. pic.twitter.com/FU85q3YAIe
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) January 30, 2023
1/30/1984 The Mets release OF/1B slugger, Dave Kingman. Kingman played 6 seasons for the Mets, hitting just .219 but slugging 154 home runs. At the time he was released, Kingman led the franchise in home runs. pic.twitter.com/dtQf83TKdc
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) January 30, 2020
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