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Good morning, Mets fans!
Joey Lucchesi threw today for the first time since having Tommy John surgery in June, he wrote on Instagram.
"Your boy has a new elbow," he said. "Let's gooo!!"
Lucchesi is expected to miss at least most of the 2022 season.
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) November 30, 2021
Pitcher Joey Lucchesi threw today for the first time since his Tommy John surgery in June, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
While the Mets finally quieted down on Tuesday relative to the crazy prior two days, a slew of moves were made around baseball. Let’s get into the morning briefing.
Latest Mets News
.@tigers, SS Javier Báez reportedly agree to 6-year deal, per @beckjason. https://t.co/OwWbGpmrhe pic.twitter.com/hhK9S5RV0i
— MLB (@MLB) November 30, 2021
Former Mets second baseman Javier Báez signed with the Tigers on Tuesday, just one day after the Mets signed Max Scherzer to a huge three-year contract.
Rep. Tom Suozzi announced he is running for governor. Suozzi’s son, Joe Suozzi, is in the Mets minor leagues.
First baseman Pete Alonso and pitcher Jacob deGrom each received one write-in vote for New York City Mayor earlier in this month’s election, according to Healey.
Latest MLB News
MLB used two different baseballs last season, which were designed to perform differently, Bradford William Davis of Insider writes.
#Rays return from #Marlins for Wendle is a prospect, OF Kameron Misner
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) November 30, 2021
The Rays traded shortstop Joey Wendle to the Marlins in exchange for prospect Kameron Misner, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The Marlins traded catcher Jorge Alfaro to the Padres for a player to be named later, Craig Mish of SportsGrid reported.
Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports the Colorado Rockies are interested in infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant as the team looks to compete next season.
Outfielder Guillermo Heredia signed a one-year $1 million contract with the Braves to avoid arbitration, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Shortstop Orlando Arcia signed a two-year, $3 million deal with the Braves, Heyman reports.
The MLBPA walked MLB through their proposal yesterday, which didn’t last long and the CBA officially expires today, Evan Drellich of The Athletic reports.
Eno Sarris of The Athletic details whether Robbie Ray, Marcus Stroman or Kevin Gausman is the best long-term bet at pitcher.
Giants officially have released Alex Dickerson
— Jessica Kleinschmidt (@KleinschmidtJD) November 30, 2021
Outfielder Alex Dickerson was released by the Giants, Jessica Kleinschmidt reports.
Craig Mish of SportsGrid reports catcher Yan Gomes signed a two-year $13 million contract with the Cubs.
Latest on MMO
Sal Manzo released the 13th episode the “Get Metsmerized” podcast where he discusses the Scherzer deal with MMO’s Michael Mayer and Patrick Glynn.
On This Date in Mets History
1998: The Mets sign 31 year-old Gold Glove third baseman Robin Ventura (.263, 21, 91) to a four-year, 32 million dollar free-agent deal. The former White Sox infielder joins two-time Gold Glove shortstop Rey Ordonez, Edgardo Alfonzo, shifted from the hot corner to second, and first baseman John Olerud to make up one of the best fielding infields in history according to Sports Illustrated.
1998: Due to the acquisition of All-Star backstop Mike Piazza, the Mets deal fan favorite Todd Hundley, along with right-hander Arnold Gooch, to the Dodgers for outfielder Roger Cedeno and catcher Charles Johnson. New York then sends Johnson to Baltimore to obtain closer Armando Benitez.
2000: Turk Wendell, who wears uniform number 99, agrees to a three-year deal worth $9,999,999.99 with the Mets. The New York reliever had asked that his pact include an option year in which he would play for free, but that plan was unworkable because baseball’s collective bargaining agreement sets a $200,000 minimum salary.
Birthdays: Greg McMichael (55), Julio Machado (56), Herm Winningham (60), Tom Filer (65), Dan Schatzeder (67), George Foster (73)
Let’s go Mets!
