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Mike Puma NY Mets: Mets need to strengthen bullpen with many big names available. Mike looks at the bigger names still available including - Tanner Scott: "A right/left combo of Diaz and Scott in the late innings would be scary for opponents."; Jeff Hoffman: "Last season, his chase, whiff and strikeout percentages were all in elite territory, with a wipeout slider serving as his weapon of choice." David Robertson: "The ageless wonder rebounded last season following an ugly two-month stint with the Marlins in 2023 after the Mets traded him." Also, Kenley Jansen, Kirby Yates, Chris Martin, and Paul Sewald.
Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: The pros and cons of Mets potentially signing Pete Alonso. "Alonso handles the New York spotlight better than most. He’s gregarious, engaging, prides himself on being a part of the community and, of course, hits a lot of home runs, especially in big moments...But his production has declined over the last two years. He hits and throws right-handed and while he’s a fine defender, he’s not exactly a Gold Glover."
Jon Heyman says the #Angels are “looking at” Pete Alonso, but there seems to be a gap in years.
— BTH (@BeyondTheHalo) January 1, 2025
“I do believe Arte Moreno wants to get another big bat in there. And they would move Schanuel out to LF if they were to do that. I think Santander is probably a little more likely.” pic.twitter.com/yIryvxBGZv
"Yeah, but the last time you faced him was this same inning."
— Jim Koenigsberger (@Jimfrombaseball) January 1, 2025
Casey Stengel was managing the Mets & Tug McGraw wanted to be left in the game after saying that he wasn't tired & that he'd struck out the batter he was about to face in his preceding at-bat.
Tug McGraw with Buddy… pic.twitter.com/wYXbDPHNfj
Daily Mets Clips:
- 25 Mets predictions for 2025: Pete Alonso deal, Juan Soto power, another round vs Dodgers (The Record)
- New York Mets Spent $917.25 Million, But Not On Slugger Pete Alonso (Forbes)
- One potential breakout prospect for each organization in 2025 (MLB.com)
- Mets need to strengthen bullpen with many big names available (New York Post)
Mets.com:
- Happy New Year! 1 prediction for each team in 2025 "Mets: New York will win the NL East. The stage is set for the Mets to win their first division title in a decade. The Braves are growing older and coming off an injury-laden season. Without Max Fried, Atlanta’s pitching staff doesn’t look as fearsome as it once did. While the Phillies remain a force, the Mets proved they could disrupt their Jersey Turnpike rivals even before signing Juan Soto. Carlos Mendoza’s club may not enter next season as the on-paper NL East favorites, but they have as good a chance as any club to lock down the division. It’s a realistic goal for them heading into spring."
- One potential breakout prospect for each organization in 2025 For the Mets it is "Edward Lantigua...Signed for $950,000 last January, Lantigua enjoyed a solid first season in the Dominican Summer League, earning All-Star honors alongside his .263/.397/.395 line and 122 wRC+ in 45 games. There is undoubtedly more power coming as he fills out his 6-foot-1 frame, though he showed that pop in flashes this summer. If and when it does, the 18-year-old could land anywhere in the outfield and be valuable, no matter if he needs to move off center full-time as some expect."
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1/1/2025 Box Score: Tomateros de Culiacan 3 Venados de Mazatlan 2
- Joey Meneses 1B 2 for 4, double, 1 run scored;
- 2024-25 LIDOM Playoff Round Robin Rundown. "The four teams that made the 2024-25 LIDOM Round Robin are the Estrellas Orientales, winning the league regular season title with their record at 30-20; the Aguilas Cibaenas ended in second place at 28-22; the Tigres del Licey finished in third place at 27-22, and the Leones del Escogido snuck in fourth place at 24-25. The Gigantes del Cibao (Jose Siri's and Huascar Brazoban's team) at 22-27 finished in fifth place, and the Toros del Este at 17-32 did not qualify for the 2024-25 LIDOM Round Robin."
Joe Buck on his dad's advice to young, aspiring sportscasters.
— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) January 1, 2025
Buck on the craft of sportscasting is the guest on pod tomorrow morning. pic.twitter.com/lPVsMWlVPF
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Today
in Mets History Per
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Born on this date:
- Red Kress (1907)
- David Cone (1963)
- Yoan Lopez (1993)
- Reed Garrett (1993)
- William Lugo (2002)
- Jose Aular (2004)
- Ruben Yustiz (2004)
Died on this date:
- Jerry Buchek (2019)
Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent Mike Birkbeck on January 2, 1992.
Boston Red Sox signed Frank Viola of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 2, 1992.
Chicago White Sox signed Barry Jones of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 2, 1993.
| 1992 | The Red Sox sign Mets' free agent Frank Viola, a former Cy Young Award winner (1988, Twins) to a three-year, $13.9 million deal. The 31-year-old southpaw will injure his arm and undergo 'Tommy John' surgery with Boston, posting a 25-21 record and a 3.40 ERA during his three seasons with the team. |
Baseball Register:
2011 - P Dylan Owen of the Criollos de Caguas pitches seven no-hit innings and combines with teammates Eddy Ramos and Saul Rivera on a 5 - 0 no-hitter against the Gigantes de Carolina in the Puerto Rican League. A New York Mets farmhand, Owen pitched in AA and AAA in 2010.
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