Mets News and Morning Links - 2/1/2025

 


Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Austin Jackson and Sean Manaea.  Mets sign an Infielder but not Jose Iglesias or Pete Alonso, Mets equipment heads to Port St. Lucie and the Caribbean Series gets underway.

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Report: Mets sign 2B/3B Nick MadrigalPer Jon Heyman and other reports, the Mets have signed Nick Madrigal to a split contract (per Will Sammon).  According to Joel Sherman, Madrigal has already passed his physical and the deal is for $1.35M with a chance at $500K in performance bonuses. Per Anthony DiComo, to make room for Nick Madrigal on the 40 Man Roster, the Mets designated Luis De Los Santos for assignment.

NY Post: Mets sign Nick Madrigal as infield depth while Jose Iglesias remains unsigned. "Nick Madrigal, a player known for his glove, was signed Friday, according to the Mets, to a split major league contract...Madrigal, 27, spent the last three seasons with the Cubs. Last year, he appeared in 51 games and produced a .535 OPS."

NY Post: Boomer Esiason convinced Pete Alonso signing with Mets on Friday. "The former Jets quarterback and current WFAN host was convinced Thursday night that first baseman Pete Alonso and the Mets would finally reunite Friday, ending months of free-agent intrigue between them."  Pete did not sign yesterday but Boomer had a feeling it would get done soon.

NY Post Sports+: How the Mets’ new-look rotation has been preparing for the marathon ahead. Mike Puma looks at all the rotation's off season routines noting "Senga: After starting only once last regular season...the right-hander has spent the winter working out at home in Japan — in a normal offseason routine — with the expectation he will be set for Day 1 of camp...Manaea’s emphasis has been on refining the lower arm-slot he adopted in the second half of last season. Manaea has sought a usable changeup and better command of his sweeper. " (Subscription required)

NY Post: Francisco Alvarez ‘changed a lot of things’ looking to make good on lofty Mets promise. "Coming off an underwhelming offensive season, the young Mets catcher has pledged he will be a better and more selective hitter in 2025...Alvarez, swings hard — hitting coach Eric Chavez would like him to be more controlled at the plate — has drawn walks and is in the middle of the pack in terms of chasing pitches outside the strike zone."

Laura Albanese Newsday Mets add infield depth by signing Nick Madrigal. "Madrigal, who has played second and third base in parts of five seasons with the Cubs and White Sox, recently was non-tendered by the Cubs after recording a .221/.280/.256 slash line in 51 major-league games last year."

NY Daily News: Carlos Mendoza ‘very comfortable’ with Mets’ rotation depth as starters tout staff’s potential. “You’re going to need a lot of arms to get through 162-plus [games],” Mendoza said. “We like not only the top of our rotation, but we like our depth. … It’s an exciting group and they are all going to contribute to this team.”

Syracuse Mets Press Release: We Care Wednesdays Returning to NBT Bank Stadium for 2025 Season

CNBC on YouTube: David Stearns talks Pete Alonso and Juan Soto


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Mets.com:

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Mets bring flamethrower Stanek back on 1-year deal

Yahoo Sports/Mets:

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Should Mets Consider Reunion With Former Ace on Minor League Deal?

Yankees Could Target Beloved Mets Infielder in Free Agency

Mets Free Agent J.D. Martinez Still Looking to Sign With a Team

Boomer Esiason's Bold Pete Alonso, Mets Prediction Has Yet to Come True

Mets’ rising catcher could explode onto the scene in 2025

Mets bringing back Pete Alonso is an emotional high the fanbase needs

Mets expected to give star infield prospect a chance to win starting job

Mets Notebook: Brandon Nimmo 'fully' plans to be ready for Opening Day amid recovery from plantar fasciitis

Metsmerized:

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Updated List Of Metsmerized’s Free Agent Profiles

Trade Profile: Dylan Cease, SP

Morning Briefing: Mets Continuing to Explore Trade Options

Mets Sign Nick Madrigal

Amazing Avenue:

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Tyrone Taylor will provide depth in the outfield in 2025

Mets Morning News for February 1, 2025

Mets agree to deal with Nick Madrigal

Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2025: Carson Benge (3)

Faith and Fear in Flushing:

Faith and Fear in Flushing

Welcome, THB Class of 2024!

Leaning Too Far Off First

Mets360:

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Mets Card of the Week: 1967 Tommy Davis

Thoughts on MLB using robo-umps in select Spring Training games

Comfortably uncomfortable with the continuing reporting on a certain free agent

Kiner's Korner:

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Kollector’s Korner: Met-o-ra-bil-ia Hall of Fame: Mario Arduini

Max Scherzer: The Comeback That Could Help the Mets’ Rotation

Mack's Mets:

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Tom Brennan: You Know What February Means

MACK - More Draft Shite

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Winter Baseball:

MLB Links:

MLB.com:

MLB News

12 players who have risen into the top 5 at their position

Roberts: Ohtani returning to the mound in May 'sounds about right'

The story of the 11-year-old fan who pulled one-of-a-kind Skenes card

1 dark horse candidate to be the best player in each division

Bogaerts has certainty: He's a shortstop again

Dodgers the undisputed champ -- here's why that's exciting

Holliday's offseason had 1 goal: Bounce back in '25

Mets add Madrigal on split deal

Pujols guides Dominican Republic to opening Caribbean Series win

MLB Trade Rumors:

MLB Trade Rumors

Dodgers GM: “Door Remains Open” For Reunion With Enrique Hernandez

Padres To Deploy Xander Bogaerts At Shortstop In 2025

Dave Roberts Suggests Shohei Ohtani Will Return To Pitching In May

Pirates Win Arbitration Hearing Over Dennis Santana

Yankees Win Arbitration Hearing Over Mark Leiter Jr.

Latest On Jose Iglesias, Mets

Yankees Interested In Enrique Hernandez, Yoan Moncada

The Orioles’ Underrated Trade Chip

Mariners Less Likely To Trade Luis Castillo; Twins Showed Interest

Barry Larkin Joins Group Attempting To Get MLB Franchise In Orlando

The Giants Shouldn’t Call It An Offseason Yet

Alex Bregman Reportedly Has Six-Year Offer From Club Other Than Astros

Rangers Have Gotten Trade Interest In Leody Taveras

Follow Hoops Rumors For The Latest On The NBA Trade Deadline

Brewers, Josh Maciejewski Agree To Minor League Deal

Yahoo Sports:

MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games

Shaikin: In San Diego, an ownership dispute tests the belief of a great Padres fan base

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicates Shohei Ohtani could start pitching again in May

Mark Leiter Jr. and Dennis Santana lose in salary arbitration, Alex Vesia agrees with Dodgers

New York Rangers Vs. Boston Bruins Preview, Projected Lineup

Moniak beats Angels in arbitration, Leiter goes to hearing, King and Contreras reach deals

New York Mets sign infielder Nick Madrigal to a one-year contract

Carlos Estévez finalizes two-year, $22 million contract with Kansas City Royals

The Orioles have been willing to spend, but they’ve avoided big risks

LA Dodgers finalize one-year, $13 million contract with reliever Kirby Yates

Athletics acquire catcher Jhonny Pereda from Marlins for cash

ESPN:

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Free agency tracker: Keep up with the offseason moves

Yanks' Leiter, Pirates' Santana lose arbitration

Sources: Scherzer to Blue Jays on 1-year deal

CBS Sports:

CBSSports.com Headlines

Shohei Ohtani returning to mound in May? 'Sounds about right,' Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says

MLB expansion: Hall of Famer Barry Larkin joins group trying to bring new franchise to Orlando

Teoscar Hernández may not defend Home Run Derby title: 'If I'm gonna do it, I want to be in the All-Star Game'


FanGraphs:

FanGraphs Baseball

Effectively Wild Episode 2278: We Shall Not Look Upon Their Like Again

Matrix Reloaded: January 31, 2025

RosterResource Chat – 1/31/25

Max Scherzer Takes Flight to Toronto

On the Captivating Desperation of the One-Pitch Playoff Reliever

Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 1/31/25

Houston’s Zach Dezenzo Wants To Mix Power With Contact

There’s Something I Ought To Tell You About Ketel Marte

New York Yankees Top 45 Prospects

Effectively Wild Episode 2277: The Most Demoralizing Offseasons

Braves.com:

Braves News

In Jackie Robinson's GA hometown, Chipper honors 'trailblazer of epic proportion'

12 players who have risen into the top 5 at their position

Where 'The Shredder' ranks the Braves, Part 1

Marlins.com:

Marlins News

Morlando gains strength, perspective at Marlins' D.R. camp

These 5 clubs have the best '25 int'l signing classes so far

5 prospects among Marlins' 24 non-roster invitees

Phillies.com:

Phillies News

Phils prospect Abel discusses goals for '25

Phillies Truck Day ahead of Spring Training set for Feb. 3

Intriguing position battles shaping up in Philly

Nationals.com:

Nationals News

Honoring 20 years of Nationals with the All-Nats team

1 dark horse candidate to be the best player in each division

Bang, zoom: Slowes eyes Year 21 with Nats

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

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New York Mets claimed Endy Chavez on waivers from the Detroit Tigers on February 1, 2002.

Oakland Athletics signed Ricky Ledee of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 1, 2007.

New York Mets signed free agent Jesus Feliciano on February 1, 2007.

Kansas City Royals signed Brian Lawrence of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 1, 2008.

New York Mets signed free agent Marlon Byrd on February 1, 2013.

New York Mets traded Federico Polanco to the Miami Marlins for Jordan Yamamoto on February 1, 2021.

National Pastime.com:

2001

Postseason hero Jim Leyritz signs a $500,000, one-year minor league contract with the Mets. The former Yankee has hit one home run per every 7.6 postseason at-bats, making it the third-best performance for players with five or more postseason round-trippers.

2008

In the richest contract ever given to a pitcher, southpaw Johan Santana agrees to a $137.5 million, six-year deal, completing the blockbuster trade between the Twins and the Mets. In exchange for the two-time Cy Young Award winner, Minnesota gets four of New York's highly touted minor leaguers, including three top pitching prospects, Philip HumberKevin Mulvey, and Deolis Guerra, as well as fleet-footed outfielder Carlos Gomez.

Centerfield Maz:

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Jose Butto: Mets Pitcher (2022 - 2024)

Juan Lagares: Former Mets Gold Glove Center Fielder & Pennant Winner (2013 - 2019)

Curtis Granderson: 2015 N.L. Champion Mets Right Fielder (2014 - 2017)


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