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NY Post: Where Mets stand in hunt for free-agent Japanese star Roki Sasaki. "Roki Sasaki’s free agency is set to accelerate next week, with the Japanese pitching star expected to begin convening in the U.S. with interested teams, his agent said Tuesday at the Winter Meetings...he’s ineligible for a major league contract as a Japanese player under age 25 and must be signed using a team’s international bonus pool money — as was the case when Shohei Ohtani arrived to MLB before the 2018 season....Sasaki throws a 100-mph fastball and supplements it with a splitter."
Tim Healey Newsday Mets, Yankees gear up for wooing of Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki. "Sasaki is no sure thing, though. In four seasons with the Chiba Lotte Marines, he averaged 104 innings per season, limited in part by injuries. He has dealt with multiple shoulder issues, including inflammation/soreness in 2024, as well as an oblique strain the year prior. [Sasaki’s agent, Joel] Wolfe described that history as 'nothing serious.'"
Not being mentioned by most beat reporters, since the Sasaki signing would come from the International Pool Money, that the Mets would either have to forego an agreement to sign Elian Pena, who is scheduled to sign with the Mets for $5M this coming January, or get Sasaki to sign for the $200K or so balance that the Mets have in the pool.
The New York Mets have tentatively scheduled a press conference Thursday afternoon at 3 pm at Citi Field to introduce their new $765 million man: Juan Soto.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 11, 2024
"We should embrace those expectations."
David Stearns talks about the Mets' heightened expectations with @JimDuquetteGM, @martinonyc and @SteveGelbs on Mets Hot Stove: https://t.co/oFB5gilSh1 pic.twitter.com/dtHWpyCLj1
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 10, 2024
"We are having a lot of discussions. It seems like some are beginning to move forward but it's really tough to tell."
David Stearns joins @martinonyc, @JimDuquetteGM and @SteveGelbs to discuss Winter Meetings moves the Mets could make on Mets Hot Stove: https://t.co/oFB5gilSh1 pic.twitter.com/cDzzBPiCQq
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 10, 2024
"We don't know what he's going to decide and so we have to play through our offseason as though we're not going to land him"
David Stearns joins @SteveGelbs, @JimDuquetteGM and @martinonyc to discuss the Mets' pursuit of Roki Sasaki on Mets Hot Stove: https://t.co/nV8dzQ0kp2 pic.twitter.com/VM71zKLJe2
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) December 10, 2024
David Stearns was asked if the luxury tax thresholds play a factor for 2025:
"I don't think we're looking at any sort of specific number as a threshold. I am confident this year and going forward that we're going to have plenty of resources to put good teams on the field" pic.twitter.com/XzxdyHE7oF
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 10, 2024
David Stearns says the intention is for Clay Holmes to remain in the rotation and not move to the bullpen:
"We believe he's a starter. If for some reason that doesn't work, we know he's an effective reliever. He's coming here because he wants to start" pic.twitter.com/MGCO5qgqnX
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 10, 2024
David Stearns discusses the conversations that went behind discussing Clay Holmes' conversion to a starter
"B.B. Abbott, his agent, said to me he has long wanted a chance to go back to starting. We all came away believing this is a real possibility" pic.twitter.com/md8l3j6KGN
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 10, 2024
David Stearns discussed what goes into preparing a presentation for Roki Sasaki and was asked if Grimace is in the presentation 😂
"If we don't get the player, we now know why" 😂 pic.twitter.com/u1oLZF8HT9
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 10, 2024
David Stearns on Roki Sasaki:
"What I can comment on, he's a really talented pitcher. Whoever gets him is going to have a very talented young pitcher going forward. We're certainly going to give it our best shot" pic.twitter.com/45gbw9IRKQ
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 10, 2024
David Stearns says Kodai Senga is a "healthy player progressing through his offseason"
He hasn't begun throwing yet, but it's not "abnormal"
"We still expect him to be a pitcher for us on Opening Day and be ready to go" pic.twitter.com/YG6bDTxseu
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 10, 2024
In a follow-up question, Wolfe says that he thinks Sasaki could handle playing in New York pic.twitter.com/5ERvDo3KZP
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 10, 2024
Roki Sasaki's agent Joel Wolfe says that Sasaki could technically sign with a team immediately, but he doesn't anticipate that happening pic.twitter.com/gxFUmIFJst
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 10, 2024
Roki Sasaki's agency is "very high" on Jeremy Hefner's ability to develop pitching, per @JimBowdenGM
Sasaki is said to be valuing endorsement opportunities, winning, and pitching development as he decides which team to play for, per Bowden pic.twitter.com/7h6dO8BGJd
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) December 10, 2024
.@NYNJHarper and @john_jastremski join @emacSNY to discuss the Mets' chances of landing Roki Sasaki and whether or not the Mets should be willing to give up top prospects to acquire Garrett Crochet from the White Sox https://t.co/2xOFSmGHp0
➡️ @Honda pic.twitter.com/tTlCDgPkeZ
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 11, 2024
.@JimDuquetteGM joins @martinonyc, @Todd_Zeile and @SteveGelbs to propose a Garrett Crochet trade involving Drew Gilbert, Luisangel Acuña and Kevin Parada on Mets Hot Stove: https://t.co/nV8dzQ0kp2 pic.twitter.com/UUUoBPHy7P
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) December 10, 2024
🔹 Jonathan Loáisiga discussions
🔹 "Optimism" on a Sean Manaea reunion
🔹 Trade talks for Garrett Crochet, others@martinonyc joins @sal_licata with the latest on the Mets' pitching pursuits: https://t.co/885r99fJTf
➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/uKHZtXbT7k
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) December 10, 2024
Pete Alonso reportedly doesn't appear to be on the Yankees' radar https://t.co/XCGuadF4ly pic.twitter.com/6epoGXBuQP
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 10, 2024
Nolan Arenado is reportedly willing to accept a trade to the Mets https://t.co/VFFBEZyr51 pic.twitter.com/pfA3CA6Z1Q
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 11, 2024
The New York Mets have tentatively scheduled a press conference Thursday afternoon at 3 pm at Citi Field to introduce their new $765 million man: Juan Soto.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 11, 2024"We should embrace those expectations."
David Stearns talks about the Mets' heightened expectations with @JimDuquetteGM, @martinonyc and @SteveGelbs on Mets Hot Stove: https://t.co/oFB5gilSh1 pic.twitter.com/dtHWpyCLj1
"We are having a lot of discussions. It seems like some are beginning to move forward but it's really tough to tell."
David Stearns joins @martinonyc, @JimDuquetteGM and @SteveGelbs to discuss Winter Meetings moves the Mets could make on Mets Hot Stove: https://t.co/oFB5gilSh1 pic.twitter.com/cDzzBPiCQq
"We don't know what he's going to decide and so we have to play through our offseason as though we're not going to land him"
David Stearns joins @SteveGelbs, @JimDuquetteGM and @martinonyc to discuss the Mets' pursuit of Roki Sasaki on Mets Hot Stove: https://t.co/nV8dzQ0kp2 pic.twitter.com/VM71zKLJe2
David Stearns was asked if the luxury tax thresholds play a factor for 2025:
"I don't think we're looking at any sort of specific number as a threshold. I am confident this year and going forward that we're going to have plenty of resources to put good teams on the field" pic.twitter.com/XzxdyHE7oF
David Stearns says the intention is for Clay Holmes to remain in the rotation and not move to the bullpen:
"We believe he's a starter. If for some reason that doesn't work, we know he's an effective reliever. He's coming here because he wants to start" pic.twitter.com/MGCO5qgqnX
David Stearns discusses the conversations that went behind discussing Clay Holmes' conversion to a starter
"B.B. Abbott, his agent, said to me he has long wanted a chance to go back to starting. We all came away believing this is a real possibility" pic.twitter.com/md8l3j6KGN
David Stearns discussed what goes into preparing a presentation for Roki Sasaki and was asked if Grimace is in the presentation 😂
"If we don't get the player, we now know why" 😂 pic.twitter.com/u1oLZF8HT9
David Stearns on Roki Sasaki:
"What I can comment on, he's a really talented pitcher. Whoever gets him is going to have a very talented young pitcher going forward. We're certainly going to give it our best shot" pic.twitter.com/45gbw9IRKQ
David Stearns says Kodai Senga is a "healthy player progressing through his offseason"
He hasn't begun throwing yet, but it's not "abnormal"
"We still expect him to be a pitcher for us on Opening Day and be ready to go" pic.twitter.com/YG6bDTxseu
In a follow-up question, Wolfe says that he thinks Sasaki could handle playing in New York pic.twitter.com/5ERvDo3KZP
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 10, 2024Roki Sasaki's agent Joel Wolfe says that Sasaki could technically sign with a team immediately, but he doesn't anticipate that happening pic.twitter.com/gxFUmIFJst
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 10, 2024Roki Sasaki's agency is "very high" on Jeremy Hefner's ability to develop pitching, per @JimBowdenGM
Sasaki is said to be valuing endorsement opportunities, winning, and pitching development as he decides which team to play for, per Bowden pic.twitter.com/7h6dO8BGJd
.@NYNJHarper and @john_jastremski join @emacSNY to discuss the Mets' chances of landing Roki Sasaki and whether or not the Mets should be willing to give up top prospects to acquire Garrett Crochet from the White Sox https://t.co/2xOFSmGHp0
➡️ @Honda pic.twitter.com/tTlCDgPkeZ
.@JimDuquetteGM joins @martinonyc, @Todd_Zeile and @SteveGelbs to propose a Garrett Crochet trade involving Drew Gilbert, Luisangel Acuña and Kevin Parada on Mets Hot Stove: https://t.co/nV8dzQ0kp2 pic.twitter.com/UUUoBPHy7P
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) December 10, 2024🔹 Jonathan Loáisiga discussions
🔹 "Optimism" on a Sean Manaea reunion
🔹 Trade talks for Garrett Crochet, others@martinonyc joins @sal_licata with the latest on the Mets' pitching pursuits: https://t.co/885r99fJTf
➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/uKHZtXbT7k
Pete Alonso reportedly doesn't appear to be on the Yankees' radar https://t.co/XCGuadF4ly pic.twitter.com/6epoGXBuQP
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 10, 2024Nolan Arenado is reportedly willing to accept a trade to the Mets https://t.co/VFFBEZyr51 pic.twitter.com/pfA3CA6Z1Q
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 11, 2024SNY on YouTube: Rob Darling Talks Juan Soto signing.
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- Jose Siri RF 1 for 4, 1 RBI, 1 K;
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Huascar Brazoban 2/3 inning, no runs, no hits, 2 Ks.
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- Jay Bell (1965)
- Derek Bell (1968)
- Mark Vientos (1999)
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New York Mets traded Felix Mantilla to the Boston Red Sox for Tracy Stallard, Pumpsie Green and Al Moran on December 11, 1962.
New York Mets traded Ted Martinez to the St. Louis Cardinals for Mike Vail and Jack Heidemann on December 11, 1974.
New York Mets released Bob Apodaca on December 11, 1979.
New York Mets traded Frank Taveras to the Montreal Expos for Steve Ratzer on December 11, 1981.
New York Mets traded Doug Flynn and Danny Boitano to the Texas Rangers for Jim Kern on December 11, 1981.
New York Mets traded Kevin Mitchell, Stan Jefferson and Shawn Abner to the San Diego Padres for Kevin McReynolds, Gene Walter and Adam Ging on December 11, 1986.
New York Mets traded Rafael Santana and Victor Garcia to the New York Yankees for Phil Lombardi, Darren Reed and Steve Frey on December 11, 1987.
New York Mets traded Jeff Gardner to the San Diego Padres for Steve Rosenberg on December 11, 1991.
New York Mets traded Bubba Trammell to the San Diego Padres for Donne Wall on December 11, 2000.
New York Mets signed free agent Tsuyoshi Shinjo on December 11, 2000.
New York Mets signed free agent Kevin Appier of the Oakland Athletics on December 11, 2000.
New York Mets signed free agent Steve Trachsel of the Toronto Blue Jays on December 11, 2000.
New York Mets traded Alex Escobar, Jerrod Riggan, Matt Lawton, Billy Traber and Earl Snyder to the Cleveland Indians for Roberto Alomar, Mike Bacsik and Danny Peoples on December 11, 2001.
Los Angeles Angels signed Darren Oliver of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 11, 2006.
New York Mets traded Aaron Heilman, Endy Chavez, Joe Smith, Jason Vargas, Maikel Cleto, Ezequiel Carrera and Mike Carp to the Seattle Mariners for Sean Green, J. J. Putz and Jeremy Reed on December 11, 2008.
Mets drafted Darren O'Day from the Los Angeles Angels on December 11, 2008.
Chicago White Sox signed J. J. Putz of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 11, 2009.
Houston Astros signed Jon Switzer of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 11, 2009.
Mets drafted Sean Gilmartin from the Minnesota Twins on December 11, 2014.
Baltimore Orioles drafted Logan Verrett from the Mets on December 11, 2014.
Arizona Diamondbacks signed Tim Stauffer of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 11, 2015.
1962 | The Red Sox trade Tracy Stallard, Pumpsie Green, and a player to be named later (Al Moran) to the Mets in exchange for Felix Mantilla. Stallard, best known for throwing the pitch to Roger Maris for the record-breaking 61st home run, will become a twenty-game loser for New York in 1964. |
1986 | The Mets trade Kevin Mitchell, a rookie who played six positions for the eventual world champs, along with prospects Stan Jefferson and Shawn Abner, and two other minor leaguers to the Padres for outfielder Kevin McReynolds, southpaw Gene Walter, and a minor leaguer. After being traded to the Giants during the season, the San Diego native will become the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1989. |
1987 | The A's obtain Jesse Orosco from the Mets and then trades the southpaw reliever along with shortstop Alfredo Griffin and right-hander Jay Howell to the Dodgers for pitchers Matt Young, Bob Welch, and Jack Savage. New York gets Savage as well as right-hand hurlers Wally Whitehurst and Kevin Tapani from Oakland to complete the three-team, eight-player deal. |
1987 | In a rare trade between the cross-town rivals, the Mets trade Rafael Santana to the Yankees, along with minor leaguer Victor Garcia, who pitched for Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx, for Steve Frey, Phil Lombardi, and Darren Reed. The starting shortstop for the world champs last season initially signed with the Bronx Bombers as an amateur free agent in 1976. |
1991 | The Royals deal right-hander Bret Saberhagen and utility player Bill Pecota to the Mets for Gregg Jefferies, Kevin McReynolds, and Keith Miller. The two-time Cy Young Award winner will post only a 3-5 record in his first season with New York, compiling a 29-27 record during his 3+ seasons with the team. |
2001 | The Mets trade southpaw Billy Traber and outfielders Matt Lawton and Alex Escobar to the Indians for superstar second baseman Roberto Alomar along with prospect Danny Peoples and left-hander Mike Bacsik. The Gold Glove infielder, the centerpiece of the deal, will be a notable bust in Flushing, hitting just .265 and playing uninspired defense for New York before being shipped to the White Sox in the middle of the 2003 season. |
1998 - The Mets sign 1B-3B Todd Zeile to a three-year contract.
2000: The Mets sign free agent P Kevin Appier to a four-year contract, and free agent P Steve Trachsel to a two-year contract.
2013: The Mets sign P Bartolo Colon to a two-year deal.
2014: The Mets signing OF/1B John Mayberry.
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