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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."
Yahoo Sports/Mets:
New York Mets on Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
The Mets can't worry about the regular-season Dodgers because only one series really matters
Mets predicted to break crazy MLB-record MVP drought in 2025
Eric Chavez raves about all ways Juan Soto is quietly helping Mets
Former New York Yankee Gets Opening Day Nod for A's
Exclusive | Edgardo Alfonzo tells The Post why he's loving new role in Mets return
Reese Kaplan -- Mets Offseason Roster Bullet List Week Sixteen
Seven New York Mets minor league arms to watch in 2025
Cobra Kai co-creator and Mets fan Jon Hurwitz stops by, plus a full breakdown of Spring Breakout | The Mets Pod
Metsmerized:
Metsmerized Online
FOCO Releases Opening Day Shopping Guide
3 Up, 3 Down: Nearing The Spring Finishing Line
Morning Briefing: Craig Kimbrel Returning To Atlanta
Mets 2025 Prospects: No. 2 Jett Williams
Amazing Avenue:
Amazin' Avenue - All Posts
2025 Minor League Preview: St. Lucie Mets
Mets Morning News for March 19, 2025
Reviewing the Mets’ options at 2B and C
Mets Morning News for March 18, 2025
Faith and Fear in Flushing:
Faith and Fear in Flushing
Making New History
Pound for Pound
Mets360:
Mets360
Wednesday catch-all thread (3/19/25)
Something must be done about all these injuries
Mets' 2025 top 50 prospects
Mack's Mets:
Mack's Mets
Tom Brennan: "Are You Siri-ous?”
Reese Kaplan -- Mets Offseason Roster Bullet List Week Sixteen
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
MLB.com:
MLB News
Ohtani rises to occasion, electrifies Tokyo Dome with first homer as LA sweeps
All the top moments from the Tokyo Series finale
Roki shows flashes of brilliance -- and wildness -- in MLB debut
No flag on this foul ball caught by former QB Peete in Tokyo Series
'The Iowa Meat Truck' could be Blue Jays' next big bat
Taiko drumming hypes up Tokyo crowd with thunderous intro
Cubs hope Tokyo's 'playoff environment' a sign of things to come
Baseball's global home run king, Sadaharu Oh, has never seen this 'level of excitement'
Young Pirates righty Jones (right elbow soreness) to miss start
MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Trade Rumors
Carlos Carrasco Has Opt-Out In Yankees Deal This Weekend
MLBTR Podcast: The Rays’ Stadium Deal Is Dead, Rangers’ Rotation Issues, And More!
Pirates Skipping Jared Jones’ Next Start Due To Elbow Discomfort
The Opener: Tokyo Series, Yankees, Free Agents
Rangers Sign Patrick Corbin
Giants Sell 10% Ownership Stake To Private Equity Firm
Dodgers Select Matt Sauer
Poll: Padres’ Rotation Battle
Brewers To Keep Turang At Second Base, Play Ortiz At Shortstop
Marlins Notes: Payroll, Practice Squad, Cabrera, Gillispie
Orioles Option Coby Mayo To Minor League Camp
Braves To Sign Craig Kimbrel To Minor League Deal
Yu Darvish Questionable For Opening Day Due To Elbow Inflammation
Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Angels
Jung Hoo Lee MRI Shows No Structural Damage
Yahoo Sports:
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
Shohei Ohtani hits solo homer in return to Japan, leading Dodgers’ powerful offense to 6-3 win over the Cubs
30 MLB teams, 30 fantasy baseball deep sleepers for 2025 drafts
Shohei Ohtani's first home run of the season sparks controversy after fan appears to interfere with ball
Roki Sasaki's MLB debut is tantalizing, and shaky, as Dodgers complete Tokyo Series sweep
Hernández: Shohei Ohtani's Tokyo Series home run is the culmination of the 'Week of Ohtani'
Hitter values for fantasy baseball: did spring training help Cam Smith or Brett Baty?
Photos: Dodger Blue overtakes Tokyo for season-opening series
Despite success, Thomson dealing with expectations and impatience
Fantasy Baseball: Garrett Mitchell, Gavin Williams among Rotoworld staff's most drafted players for 2025
Rangers sign veteran lefty Patrick Corbin to plug gap in injury-thinned starting rotation
ESPN:
www.espn.com - MLB
Fear the Dodgers? Six teams that can take down L.A. in 2025
Ohtani homers as Dodgers sweep Cubs in Japan
Young fan says Ohtani HR ball is 'family treasure'
CBS Sports:
CBSSports.com Headlines
Way-too-early 2025 trade deadline candidates: 10 MLB players who could move, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Walk-off hit leads to wild brawl between Jackson State and Prairie View A&M with nine suspensions handed out
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki allows just one hit to Cubs but walks five in much-hyped MLB debut during Tokyo Series
FanGraphs:
FanGraphs Baseball
The Toast Smells Amazing as the Dodgers Take the Tokyo Series
2025 Positional Power Rankings: Shortstop
CJ Abrams Has a Decision To Make
2025 Positional Power Rankings: Second Base
Tokyo Series Starts With Dodgers Victory Over Cubs
2025 Positional Power Rankings: First Base
Joey Gallo, Having Stared Down Oblivion, Decides To Throw Stuff at It
The “Unseen” Value the Dodgers Add With Their Spending
2025 Positional Power Rankings: Catcher
Weekend MLB Draft Notes: 3/17/2025
Today
in Mets History Per
Ultimatemets.com:
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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