Happy Thanksgiving, Mets fans!
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Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo tweeted that will be making an appearance at Citibank’s Union Square branch in order to spread some holiday cheer, all to benefit the No Kid Hungry organization. The always cheerful Nimmo will be there to take some photos, participate in surprise giveaways, and sign some autographs on Tuesday, December 3 from 4-5:30 PM.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Wednesday that Derek Shelton will be their new manager going into the 2020 season. Shelton spent the previous two seasons in the Minnesota Twins’ organization as their bench coach.
According to Josh Tolentino of The Athletic, the Tampa Bay Rays have designated Jesus Aguilar for assignment.
Latest NL East News
As 2020 creeps up on us, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reflects on the Philadelphia Phillies’ five worst and five best trades of the past decade.
Keeping with the reflective mood, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic created a Miami Marlins team comprised of some of the best players the organization has seen within the last ten years.
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Josh Finkelstein shed some light on the Mets’ hiring of Jeremy Hefner as their new pitching coach, noting that the former Met has shown an ability to accompany observations with modern analytics.
A very encouraging 2019 season from a homegrown talent who is just entering the prime of his career? Now is the time to lock up Steven Matz, says John Sheridan.
On the latest episode of the Simply Amazin’ podcast, our very own Tim Ryder is joined by Wall Street Journal baseball writer Jared Diamond. The two cover a wide range of topics, including Diamond’s upcoming book, Swing Kings: The Inside Story of Baseball’s Home Run Revolution, the Mets’ offseason plans (or lack thereof), and where Zack Wheeler might land in 2020.
This Date in Mets History
Birthdays: Jose Parra turns 47, Pedro Astacio turns 51
1961: The Mets make their first official trade, acquiring outfielder Frank Thomas from the Milwaukee Braves for a player to be named later- eventually revealed to be outfielder Gus Bell– and $125,000.
