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MLB announced its 2022 Comeback Players of the Year Tuesday. Albert Pujols won in the NL after his magical career-ending season in his return to St. Louis, and Astros ace Justin Verlander won in the AL.
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ESPN released its salary projections, and all seven writers predicted Jacob deGrom would leave the Mets. Most thought it would be for the Rangers.
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The Angels acquired outfielder Hunter Renfroe from the Brewers in exchange for Janson Junk, Elvis Peguero and Adam Seminaris. Mark Feinsand of MLB was the first to report the news.
The Houston Astros players are getting the largest share of playoff money in baseball history with over $500,000 each. The total playoff pool is $107.5 million, up $17 million from 2021. Don’t let the owners tell you they’re struggling financially.
The Phillies signed team president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski to a three-year extension, attaching him to the team through 2027.
Former Marlins first baseman Lewin Diaz was claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates on waivers, per Craig Mish. The 25-year-old has a great glove, but he’s struggled to hit at all in nearly 350 MLB plate appearances (.567 OPS, 55 OPS+).
Guillermo Heredia signed with the SSG Landers, per Francys Romero of MLB.
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Rich Sparago looked at what the potential rule changes could do to baseball action in 2023.
Nick Rucco recapped Ronny Maurcio’s continued rampage of the Dominican Winter League.
With free agency still looking to rev up, Brian Wright analyzed the Mets’ signing of R.A. Dickey, naming it the ninth-best free agent signing in team history.
Mathew Brownstein interviewed Eric Jagers, the Mets’ new director of pitching development.
On This Date in Mets History
1964: The Mets purchased Warren Spahn‘s contract from the Milwaukee Brewers. He won four games in 20 starts for the Mets, they put him on waivers, and his arm fell off about two hours later.
Birthdays: Justin Turner (38), Ryan McGuire (51), Rich Sauveur (59), Tom Hall (75)
