Mets News and Morning Links - 10/16/2024

 

Good Morning.  Born Today Tim McCarver and Happy Birthday Kevin McReynolds, and Josias Manzanillo.  Mets talk about Game 3 tomorrow, Francisco Lindor not a Gold Glove finalist, and Drew Gilbert goes deep in the AFL.

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PRESS RELEASE: CITI FIELD NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES GAME DETAILS ANNOUNCED "On Wednesday...Darryl Strawberry will throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch to...Dwight 'Doc' Gooden...On Thursday...Robin Ventura will throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch to...Famer Edgardo Alfonzo. On Friday...Matt Harvey will throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch to...Yoenis Céspedes." 

The 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Finalists - NL Shortstop - Masyn Winn, Dansby Swanson, Ezequiel Tovar#RawlingsGoldGloveAwards pic.twitter.com/QAJhYCVBWE

— Rawlings Baseball (@RawlingsSports) October 15, 2024

"I watched baseball for over 40 years, Francisco Lindor has earned a Gold Glove this year"

On Baseball Night in New York, @sal_licata and @HannahRKeyser discuss Francisco Lindor not being a finalist for the Gold Glove Award https://t.co/ZADjZcWIPq

▶ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/oIz15nzyso

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 15, 2024

Francisco Lindor on his Gold Glove finalist snub:

"I thought I had a good defensive year, but I guess there's other players that had a better defensive year than me. At the end of the day, I'm trying to win a World Series" pic.twitter.com/FiNiEtyRcz

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 15, 2024

Francisco Lindor talks about his approach in the leadoff spot:

"I want to gather as much information as I can, not only for myself but for the guys behind me, and share that knowledge" pic.twitter.com/G8CV1nZK1F

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 15, 2024

"I just love getting things started. I think it's kind of cool to be able to get a base hit, steal a base, or a home run or a double. Just get the crowd and team going"

- Francisco Lindor on leading off pic.twitter.com/3DlXnxnfzg

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 15, 2024

Francisco Lindor on playing in the postseason:

"I thank the Lord for helping me be able to contribute in the postseason. There is a lot of pressure and that pressure is a blessing. I've sat home this time of year and it sucks. To be in this position right now is fantastic" pic.twitter.com/X13RWatBcA

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 15, 2024

Francisco Lindor on Shohei Ohtani:

"I admire his shoes" 😂

"To stay within himself and not get too big. To stay the course, to me that's brilliant. He's done a fantastic job, everywhere he's gone he's managed to maneuver himself the right way" pic.twitter.com/1NWiBPC8P3

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 15, 2024

Shohei Ohtani is asked about Francisco Lindor:

"My impression of him is that he's a really good guy. He smiles a lot. I do feel like he's leading the club as well.

Both of us are in this position, what we did in the regular season is over. What matters is what we produce during… pic.twitter.com/nrHWNi09Ts

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 15, 2024

"If you ask him, he's not here to win personal awards. He's here to win the whole thing, which is the World Series. He's an elite defender. I was shocked when he wasn't even in the finals"

- Carlos Mendoza on Francisco Lindor's Gold Glove finalist snub pic.twitter.com/fpFi17iyaE

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 15, 2024

Carlos Mendoza on the impact of J.D. Martinez on the Mets' hitting philosphy:

"He's pretty smart when it comes down to hitting. It's a privilege to have a mindset like that. Great guy in that clubhouse, special guy" pic.twitter.com/ljx0U2a26q

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 15, 2024

Carlos Mendoza recalls moving Francisco Lindor to the leadoff spot in May and the conversation he had with Lindor after a tough loss in Miami:

"The one thing he said is if you want to do it, let's give it a good look here. He took off and it seems like the lineup fed off that" pic.twitter.com/GH2HfIqCCY

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 15, 2024

Luis Severino talks about how he'll prepare for NLCS Game 3:

"Gonna go through some videos, go to my house, play a little video games and that'll be it. Worry about tomorrow"

Which game? "Call of Duty" 😂 pic.twitter.com/0qfObcXWh2

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 15, 2024

The Mets will wear their black uniforms for tomorrow's NLCS Game 3 against the Dodgers, Luis Severino tells @timbhealey pic.twitter.com/FNeHpGtFF1

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) October 15, 2024

On @GetSpectrum Mets Playoffs Live, @emacSNY, @NYNJHarper & @KeithRaad discuss the Mets' resiliency and why they've thrived with their backs against the wall https://t.co/3gfQKSd8PA pic.twitter.com/A32EDTSEKg

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 16, 2024

On @GetSpectrum Mets Playoffs Live, @emacSNY & @AnthonyDiComo discuss Brandon Nimmo's plantar fasciitis, Jeff McNeil's potential to make an impact in NLCS Game 3, how the Mets have contained Shohei Ohtani & who he thinks will start NLCS Game 5 for New York https://t.co/Zt5hzsvdh5 pic.twitter.com/rOBgfo1Zd6

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 16, 2024

Daily Mets Clips-

NLCS News:

• 5 key stories to follow as NLCS shifts to Queens (MLB) 
• 2024 MLB playoffs: Where NLCS, ALCS stand -- and what's next (ESPN)
• MLB Playoffs: Statcast standouts of the 2024 ALCS, NLCS (ESPN)
• Mets bringing back pennant-winning stars to throw out ceremonial NLCS first pitches (CBS)

 

Kodai Senga News:

• Another Senga start? Martinez or Winker? Q's linger for Mets in NLCS (MLB) 
• The Mets’ fallback options with crucial Kodai Senga decision looming (New York Post)
• Mets Believe Ace Kodai Senga Is Healthy (SI.com)

 

Francisco Lindor News:

• Did shifting Lindor to leadoff spot save Mets' season? (MLB) 
• Francisco Lindor has eyes on bigger prize after Gold Glove snub (New York Post)
• Ohtani and Lindor leading the way as Dodgers-Mets NLCS shifts to NYC for Game 3 on Wednesday (AP)
• Mets' Francisco Lindor Surprisingly Snubbed as Gold Glove Finalist (SI.com)

 

Luis Severino News:

• Mets' Luis Severino, Dodgers' Walker Buehler followed similar arcs to NLCS Game 3 Newsday) 
• This version of Luis Severino is just what Mets need after years of Yankees hype: ‘Stuff happens’ (New York Post)
• Mets Notebook: Luis Severino’s success at Citi Field, Francisco Lindor snubbed again (New York Daily News)

 

Shohei Ohtani News:

• Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani not having a superstar-level October, and the Mets would like to keep it that way (Newsday) 
• Dodgers keeping Ohtani at leadoff for NLCS Game 3 vs. Mets (ESPN)
• Shohei Ohtani Gives Honest Assessment on Mets' Star Francisco Lindor (SI.com)
• Shohei Ohtani Was All Class Describing Francisco Lindor During Mets-Dodgers NLCS (SI.com)
• Shohei Ohtani feels ‘connected’ to Francisco Lindor as MVP candidates march through October (New York Post)

 

Other Mets News:

• Ventura revisits iconic walk-off 'Grand Slam Single' 25 years later (MLB) 
• Hobbled Nimmo doing all he can to extend Mets' run (MLB) 
• There Is No Crying in Baseball (Except Over This Hat) (The New York Times)
• Mets’ J.D. Martinez poised to make fist start of NLCS vs. Dodgers (New York Post)
• Mark Vientos’ epic October is only a surprise to everyone else (New York Post)
• Yankees, Mets could benefit if old-school playoff feel holds up (New York Post)
• Yankees third base coach, ex-Mets manager Luis Rojas can’t help but wonder about Subway Series: ‘What if?’ (New York Post)
• Snake slithers into Dodgers dugout during Mets’ NLCS Game 2 win (New York Post)
• Yankees legend Derek Jeter has ‘just a little bit of advice’ for Mets star after NLCS Game 2 win (NJ.com) 
• Injured Mets star says he’ll keep playing but be in walking boot after season (NJ.com) 
• What lessons can MLB’s final four teams teach about how they got here?(The Athletic)
• What we’ve learned about the Mets so far in the National League Championship Series (The Athletic)
• Yankees pounce as Mets rebound, and let’s rethink MLB playoffs debate (The Athletic)
• 2024 MLB Gold Glove finalists: Yankees' Juan Soto, Phillies' Bryce Harper among 60 nominees (CBS)
• How Jose Iglesias’ ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the underdog Mets (AP)
• Jose Iglesias is the latest in a long line of MLB players (and umpires) making their own music (AP)
• Why Mets' Pete Alonso is Viewed as a Fit For This AL Club (SI.com)
• Could The New York Mets Continue This Odd Postseason Trend? (SI.com)
• New York Mets Swipe Top Scout From AL Playoff Team (SI.com) 

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• 10/15/2024: Box Score - Mesa Solar Sox 15 Scottsdale Scorpions 2 
• Jett Williams; SS 0 for 3; 1 walk; Drew Gilbert*; RF 1 for 4; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Jacob Reimer; 3B 0 for 2; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Dylan Ross;  0.2 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 3 walks; 

We see you, Drew Gilbert! 👀

The @Mets' No. 3 prospect clobbers his first @MLBazFallLeague homer! pic.twitter.com/rz1fsWgceS

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) October 16, 2024

Drew Gilbert launches a solo home run in the second.

His first home run and second RBI of the AFL season. @JohnFromAlbany pic.twitter.com/n15Tqq8kFg

— Farm To Flushing (@FarmToFlushing) October 16, 2024

Jett Williams lines out hard to right field in his second at-bat of the night. @JohnFromAlbany pic.twitter.com/ls8smuyyLS

— Farm To Flushing (@FarmToFlushing) October 16, 2024

Jacob Reimer and Jett Williams.

Mets are representing the left side of the infield tonight for the Scorpions. pic.twitter.com/gGXG8GUaYw

— Farm To Flushing (@FarmToFlushing) October 16, 2024

Jacob Reimer works out a walk in his second at-bat of the night@JohnFromAlbany pic.twitter.com/FMmic7IkBf

— Farm To Flushing (@FarmToFlushing) October 16, 2024

Drew Gilbert wearing sparkling purple cleats tonight.

Repping Grimace? @JohnFromAlbany pic.twitter.com/vd8eFNCgoH

— Farm To Flushing (@FarmToFlushing) October 16, 2024

Jett Williams just misses a home run.

Hit it to the deepest part of the ballpark at 410 feet. pic.twitter.com/P45BPCMD23

— Farm To Flushing (@FarmToFlushing) October 16, 2024

Winter Baseball:

In Venezuela -

10/15/2024 Box Score: Cardenales de Lara 18 Leones del Caracas 2

• Ex-Met: Wilfredo Tovar; 3B 0 for 2; 2 runs; 2 walks;
• Binghamton Rumble Pony Joshua Cornielly;  1.2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 4 Ks; 

In Mexico:

10/15/2024 Box Score: Caneros de los Mochis 3 Yaquis de Obregon 1

• Mets Minor Leaguer Kevin Villavicencio;  SS 1 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; 
• Ex-Met: Jonathan Arauz;  2B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 

The Dominican League gets underway tonight.

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For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.

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AARON JUDGE DOUBLES THE @YANKEES LEAD! #ALCS pic.twitter.com/XBzdccyp3A

— MLB (@MLB) October 16, 2024

The @Yankees are now just 2 wins away from the World Series! #ALCS pic.twitter.com/6AIvcDFrOi

— MLB (@MLB) October 16, 2024

AP Sports: 

• Judge hits first home run of this postseason and Yankees beat Guardians 6-3 for 2-0 ALCS lead

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Tim McCarver (1941)
• Kevin McReynolds (1959)
• Billy Taylor (1961)
• Darren Reed (1965)
• Josias Manzanillo (1967)
• Ramon Guzman (1996)
• Nate Peden (1998)
• Jose Chirinos (2004)

Died on this date:

• Eddie Yost (2012)

Transactions:

New York Mets sold Don Bosch to the Montreal Expos on October 16, 1968.

Josias Manzanillo granted free agency on October 16, 1995.

Don Florence granted free agency on October 16, 1995.

National Pastime.com:

1969	The Mets, thanks to Ron Swoboda's double and two Oriole errors in the eighth inning, win their fourth straight World Series game to become World Champions. Jerry Koosman tosses a five-hitter, beating Baltimore 5-3 in Game 5, a contest which will be best remembered for manager Gil Hodges winning the 'shoe polish' argument.
2000	In Game 5 of the NLCS, the Mets capture their fourth National League pennant when Mike Hampton throws a complete-game three-hit shutout, blanking the Cardinals at Shea Stadium, 7-0. Bobby Valentine's team joins the 1997 Marlins as the only other wild-card team to advance to the World Series.

Baseball Reference:

1969 - The New York Mets win their fourth straight game from the Baltimore Orioles with a 5 - 3 triumph behind pitcher Jerry Koosman, who throws a five-hitter, to take the World Series in five games. In the 3rd inning, Baltimore takes a 3 - 0 advantage after home runs by pitcher Dave McNally and outfielder Frank Robinson. After a strong argument by Mets manager

1973 - The Oakland Athletics win Game 3 of the World Series in 11 innings as Bert Campaneris gets the winning RBI in a 3 - 2 victory over the Mets. In a private clubhouse meeting, Dick Williams tells A's players he will resign after the Series.

1999: The New York Mets trip the Atlanta Braves, 3 - 2, to stay alive in the NLCS. John Olerud has all three New York runs with a solo home run in the 6th inning, and a two-run single off John Rocker in the 8th. Brian Jordan and Ryan Klesko hit back-to-back homers in the 8th for the Braves' two runs. Rick Reed, the Mets starter, shuts out Atlanta over the first seven innings on a single hit.

10/16/2000 Mike Hampton pitches a complete game 3-hit shutout as the Mets advance to their first World Series since 1986. Mike Hampton also won the NLCS MVP after throwing 16 scoreless innings with a .813 WHIP.@GlendonRusch @AlLeiter22 pic.twitter.com/nkgBXZzX3c

— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) October 16, 2019

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