Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets’ N.L. East foe, Atlanta Braves, defeated the Astros 7-0 at Minute Maid Park to win the World Series. Jorge Soler got the team on the board with a long three-run home run that left the park.
Additionally, former Met Travis d’Arnaud is now a World Series champion. He appeared in the World Series with the Mets in 2015, and six years later, he finally has his ring.
The New York Post reports that Red Sox executive Raquel Ferreira is expected to interview with the Mets for their front office vacancy in the coming days.
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Ken Davidoff and Joel Sherman of the New York Post round up the latest on the Mets continued search for a President of Baseball Operations.
Mets were aware Bob Melvin was available and did talk to him about their open managing job but It quickly became clear due to his Phoenix area residence he much preferred to go to a West Coast team that trains in Arizona.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 2, 2021
The Mets did talk with Bob Melvin regarding the team’s managerial opening, but Melvin preferred to go to a west coast team.
In an interview with Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, pitcher Jacob deGrom said he takes a lot of responsibility for the team’s shortcomings in 2021.
One MLB executive told Mike Puma of the New York Post, he is surprised candidates are turning down the Mets.
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#WorldSeries winners:
Cubs (2016) – Eliminated Dodgers in NLCS
Astros* (2017) – Eliminated Dodgers in World Series
Red Sox (2018) – Eliminated Dodgers in World Series
Nationals (2019) – Eliminated Dodgers in NLDS
Dodgers (2020)
Braves (2021) – Eliminated Dodgers in NLCS
— Blake Harris (@BlakeHHarris) November 3, 2021
Except for when the Dodgers won the World Series last season, the previous five teams that eliminated the Dodgers have gone on to won the World Series.
Former Mets third base coach Gary DiSarcina will become the Nationals third base coach next season, according to Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post.
The 2021 postseason has seen a historic amount of stolen bases this year, David Adler of MLB.com, analyzed the numbers.
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Nate Mendelson writes it is time for a reset after interim general manager Zack Scott was relieved of his duties.
Ben Reimer rounds up the latest from the Mets’ minor leaguers.
On This Date in Mets History
2003: Former Mets manager Bobby Valentine announces he will return to Japan to manage the Chiba Lotte Marines.
Birthdays: Armando Benitez (49), Rick Herrscher (85)
Let’s go Mets!
