Mets News and Morning Links - 11/2/2024

 

Good Morning. Happy Birthday Tom Paciorek and Greg Harris. 9 MLB Mets declare Free Agency, Shintaro Fujinami also becomes a free agent and Jett Williams and Drew Gilbert play in Arizona.

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Mets Links: 

11/1/24 Mets Roster Moves 9 Mets Officially Declare Free Agency - RHP Drew Smith; LHP Brooks Raley; 1B Pete Alonso; LHP Jose Quintana; DH J.D. Martinez; RHP Adam Ottavino; LF Jesse Winker; 2B Jose Iglesias; RHP Ryne Stanek;

11/1/24 Mets Roster Move: Shintaro Fujinami elects Free Agency "The Mets signed Fujinami to a one year contract on February 14, 2024.  He pitched 9 games for Syracuse before going on the IL in May.  He returned to rehab in the lower minors before rejoining Syracuse in July.  While Fujinami's fastball clocked as high as 99 MPH, walks were his Achilles' heel.  In 32.1 Syracuse innings, he allowed 33 walks while striking out 38."

Brian Joura Mets360 on Substack: Examining Sean Manaea’s deal last year for clues how to operate in the future. As always Brian says things not many other Mets writers say "Regardless of why you believed the Mets chose that strategy last offseason – wouldn’t having Manaea available at 2023-24 prices have been better than having him at 2024-25 prices? Instead of offering him the contract that they did, with a player option – wouldn’t it have been better to sign him with team option(s) instead?"

The Athletic: 2024-25 MLB offseason: Jim Bowden’s 25 predictions for signings, trades and more.  Jim predicts that the Yankees keep Juan Soto, the KC Royals get Sean Manaea and this about the Mets: "The Mets focus on starting pitching in free agency and manage to sign both Corbin Burnes and Max Fried to long-term contracts while also bringing back first baseman Pete Alonso, dropping more than half a billion in future salary commitments to land the trio."

Mike Puma NY Post: Mets still have mountain to climb to surpass potential dynasty in the making. "The Mets, as well as they played for the final four months of the regular season and into October, have to figure out how to bridge that gap. It won’t be as easy as just returning much of the same team, plugging in a few free agents and hoping for the best."

Which teams have a legitimate shot at signing Juan Soto?@sal_licata says it's only the Mets, while @AnthonyMcCarron, @AlbaneseLaura and @BerbarionAir give some options of their own: https://t.co/nEQSDDM4Cg

➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/bxdC4klz5d

— SNY (@SNYtv) November 1, 2024

Ron Darling doesn't think the Mets should be all-in on signing Juan Soto and will not judge their offseason on the success or failure of that pursuit:

“Juan Soto is as great a hitter as I’ve ever seen and Aaron Judge had a great season, but one player doesn’t make it. I don’t… pic.twitter.com/shJLgacjBC

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) November 1, 2024

What could Pete Alonso's next contract look like?

We examine if Alonso will remain with the Mets after he hits free agency: https://t.co/Rtsa6idqBU pic.twitter.com/P1ylwpKInv

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) November 1, 2024

"Quintana is respected in the clubhouse, brings a bulldog mentality to all of his starts, and he’s a terrific mentor for the next wave of Mets starting pitchers.

Is he a top-of-the-rotation starter at this point in his career? No. But the Mets could do a lot worse than having… pic.twitter.com/FnbHeHvfly

— SNY (@SNYtv) November 1, 2024

789,230 minutes well spent 😂🟣 https://t.co/ph45DyeDxQ

— New York Mets (@Mets) November 1, 2024

Juan Soto: Mets
Corbin Burnes: Cubs
Alex Bregman: Mariners
Max Fried: Giants
Blake Snell: Mets
Pete Alonso: Mets
Willy Adames: Yankees
Anthony Santander: Giants
Christian Walker: Astros
Teoscar Hernandez: Blue Jays https://t.co/lqg1ib5Ce8

— Christopher Soto (@SotoC803) November 1, 2024

Cleon Jones, 1970 @Mets #SpringTraining pic.twitter.com/B3zF5136tm

— Vintage Jerseys & Hats (@PolyesterUnis) November 1, 2024

The Mets are hiring Laiky Uribe as assistant director of international scouting, league sources tell The Athletic. Uribe worked as international cross checker for the Dodgers. He'll join James Kang, recently added from Guardians as Mets' new director of international scouting.

— Will Sammon (@WillSammon) November 1, 2024

New @Mets assistant director of international scouting can be found on Twitter @LaikyUribe #Mets

— Daniel Wexler (@WexlerRules) November 1, 2024

Mets.com: 

• FAQ: What to know about Mets' offseason Anthony DiComo looks at all the important dates such as the GM Meetings next week and the Winter Meetings in December plus this: "Monday: This is the deadline for teams and players to exercise contract options, as well as for clubs to tender qualifying offers to eligible free agents. Also, the “quiet period” ends, allowing big league free agents to sign with any club as of 5 p.m. ET. This will be an important day for Sean Manaea, who must decide whether to opt out of his contract. Assuming he does, the Mets are likely to extend him a qualifying offer."

Yahoo Sports/Mets:

• Mets' Broadcaster Not 'All In' on Signing Juan Soto
• Mets' Ace Predicted to Leave New York For AL Team, Per Insider
• Former Dodgers Pitcher Signs With 2024 Playoff Rival
• Beloved Mets superstar predicted to re-sign with NY, per insider
• Stay or Go: Should Mets re-sign Jose Quintana?
• Yankees' 2024 World Series meltdown has Red Sox fans feeling better about 1986
• Who's staying? Who's going? Our Mets offseason predictions for the 2025 roster

Metsmerized: 

• MMO Free Agent Profile: Walker Buehler, SP
• 2024 Mets Report Card: Adam Ottavino, RP
• Jett Williams & Drew Gilbert Both Homer In AFL Action

Amazing Avenue: 

A quick review of the Mets’ arbitration-eligible players

Mets360:

• Examining Sean Manaea’s deal last year for clues how to operate in the future

Mack's Mets: 

• Reese Kaplan -- Taking Off the Gloves And Examining Juan Soto
• Mack. - Soto

SportSpyder Mets Links: 

Arizona Fall League:

11/1/2024: Box Score - Scottsdale Scorpions 4 Salt River Rafters 1

• Jett Williams- CF 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 stolen base, 1 HBP;
• Drew Gilbert*- LF 1 for 4; 1 K; 

Tonight's Scottsdale Scorpions Lineup 11/1/24 - Jett in CF, Gilbert in LF

11/1/24 Mets Roster Move: Shintaro Fujinami elects Free Agency

11/1/2024 - Today's Arizona Fall League Game Notes

Drew Gilbert shows off his speed and runs out an infield single.@JohnFromAlbany @bkfan09 pic.twitter.com/Opd72k3wup

— Farm To Flushing (@FarmToFlushing) November 2, 2024

Jett Williams draws a walk in his second at bat.

He would go on to steal second. pic.twitter.com/ALuEgL7NLV

— Farm To Flushing (@FarmToFlushing) November 2, 2024

Jett Williams hit in the leg by a pitch.

The trainer would come out to look at him, but Jett would remain in the game.

The kids here think that the pitcher intentionally hit Williams😂@JohnFromAlbany @bkfan09 pic.twitter.com/naiYoHe2rZ

— Farm To Flushing (@FarmToFlushing) November 2, 2024

Winter Baseball:

Aguilas de Mexicali 2 Yaquis de Obregon 0 (Box Score)

• Ex-Met Jonathan Arauz; 2B 0 for 2; 1 K; 
• Brooklyn Cyclone Kevin Villavicencio; 2B - defensive replacement; 

For the complete 2024 Mets Minor League statistics click here.

MLB and NL East Links:

Wow. Los Angeles, you're incredible. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/hF8gltIpnq

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) November 1, 2024

Don’t know why this show is going off the air, but I will really miss it. High Heat was always lots of fun and @MadDogUnleashed and @alannarizzo were a terrific team. Best of luck to all involved in your upcoming ventures. https://t.co/Sc0BEhDgJe

— Howie Rose (@HowieRose) November 1, 2024

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Dick Sisler (1920)
• Bill Connors (1941)
• Tom Paciorek (1946)
• Greg Harris (1955)
• Denyi Reyes (1996)
• Eric Santana (2002)

Died on this date:

• Roy McMillan (1997)
• Joe Ginsberg (2012)

Transactions:

Mo Vaughn granted free agency on November 2, 2004.

Chicago Cubs claimed Jack Reinheimer of the New York Mets on waivers on November 2, 2018.

Buddy Baumann granted free agency on November 2, 2018.

National Pastime.com:

1972

The Braves trade southpaw George Stone and second baseman Felix Millan to the Mets for hurlers Danny Frisella and Gary Gentry, who will combine to win just nine games for Atlanta over the next three seasons. New York's acquisitions will play key roles in the team's success next season when their recently acquired infielder hits .290, and their new left-hander posts a 12-3 record along with an ERA of 2.80 for the National League champions.

Baseball Reference:

1976 - San Diego Padres pitcher Randy Jones beats out Jerry Koosman of the New York Mets for the National League Cy Young Award. Jones led the league with 315 innings pitched and posted a 22-14 record for the fifth-place Padres.

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