Good morning, Mets fans!
Julie Seager (Kyle Seager‘s wife) announced via Twitter on Wednesday that Kyle Seager has retired from Major League Baseball.
https://twitter.com/JulieSeager15/status/1476260589756366854
Seager had career highs in home runs (35) and RBIs (101) last season, making his retirement surprising.
Now, it is time for the morning briefing.
Latest Mets News
MLB Trade Rumors has released the updated net worth estimates for each MLB owner. Steve Cohen has the highest estimated net worth of 15.9 billion dollars.
Metsmerized has released player grades for each 2021 starter ranging from A+ for Jacob Degrom and Aaron Loup to an F for Carlos Carrasco.
Latest MLB News
Even though the Fenway Bowl was cancelled due to an outbreak within the University of Virginia’s football program, the Pinstripe Bowl took place yesterday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. Despite wearing the Yankees’ logo on their helmets, the Virginia Tech football team was dominated by Maryland with a final score of 54-10.
Jayson Stark of The Athletic has released the final part of his strange but true trilogy: The Strange But True Injuries of 2021.
Latest on MMO
Nate Mendelson details Eddie Rosario‘s free agent profile.
Nate Mendelson discusses the current hall of fame voting numbers for David Ortiz, Barry Bonds, and Roger Clemens.
Nate Mendeslon shows/talks about David Wright‘s scouting video.
On This Date in Mets History
1969: About two years after being named Mets GM and ten weeks after the Miracle Mets won the 1969 world series, Johnny Murphy suffered a heart attack that eventually caused fatal coronary occlusion. Murphy also had a successful MLB career as a player, saving 107 games across 13 seasons for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. To honor his legacy, the Mets have been giving the annual Johnny Murphy award to the top rookie during spring training since 1972.
Birthdays: Ralph Milliard (48)
Let’s go Mets!
