Good Morning, Mets fans! Kim Ng was officially introduced yesterday as the Miami Marlins General Manager. As has been mentioned, Ng becomes the first female general manager in MLB history.
Latest Mets News
Bradford William Davis of the New York Daily News spoke with Mets first baseman, Dom Smith about his nonprofit, Baseball Generations, before their youth All-Star Game. His article discussed why LA kids need Smith’s time more than his money or coaching.
Per D.J. Short of NBC Sports, he believes the Reds and Mets’ hypothetical offers for Lindor are steep and unrealistic for one year of Lindor.
Baseball America’s article describes Dominic Smith giving back to community with his Baseball Generations All-Star Game, accomplishing his second goal he had in mind when he was drafted to the Mets, which was to give back to his community as soon as he could.
Per the New York Mets, Mike Pelfrey joined Mike Janela to talk about his Mets career, his personal life, and more in Janela’s latest alumni catch up. Per Janela, his favorite story talking to Pelfrey was either his reaction to the first time he stayed in a Manhatten hotel after getting drafted out of Wichita, or the reason he tried to learn R.A. Dickey’s knuckleball, but couldn’t.
Per Metsmerized’s Tim Ryder, per an industry source, the Mets have been in touch with free agent starting pitchers, Corey Kluber, Charlie Morton, and Mike Minor.
Per Michael Mayer: “From one agent that has been in contact with the Mets, ‘Communication is already a huge ddifference from the previous regime.’”
Per Ken Davidoff of the New York Post, the Mets are expressing MLB free-agency interest in Marcell Ozuna.
Per Anthony DiComo of mlb.com, as has become tradition, the Mets foundation (now with Alex Cohen in charge) is giving away 4,000 turkeys to local families in need this Thanksgiving.
Per Michael Mayer, the Mets minor leaguers each received two boxes of baseballs on Sunday for the offseason.
Latest MLB News
Per the San Diego Padres, they have signed RHP Mike Clevinger to a two-year contract through the 2022 season. Clevinger will also undergo Tommy John Surgery today.
Per the Atlanta Braves, they have signed left-handed pitcher, Drew Smyly to a one-year, $11 million contract.
Per MLB, the Miami Marlins introduced Kim Ng as their new GM in a press conference yesterday.
Per the Baseball Hall of Fame, they have released the 2021 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot. The following have been nominated for Hall of Fame Honors in 2021:
- Mark Buehrle
- AJ Burnett
- Michael Cuddyer
- Dan Harne
- LaTroy Hawkins
- Tim Hudson
- Tori Hunter
- Aramis Ramirez
- Nick Swisher
- Shane Victorino
- Barry Zito
- Curt Schilling
- Roger Clemens
- Barry Bonds
- Omar Vizquel
- Scott Rolen
- Billy Wagner
- Gary Sheffield
- Todd Helton
- Manny Ramirez
- Jeff Kent
- Andruw Jones
- Sammy Sosa
- Andy Pettitte
- Bobby Abreu
Latest on MMO
Tim Ryder discusses that the Chicago Cubs are reportedly preparing for a “significant” roster turnover.
Christopher Soto discusses Robel Garcia homering on the Dominican Winter League Opening Day and other news from the opening day action at the Dominican Winter League.
Tim Ryder discusses news that the Mets are showing interest in Corey Kluber, Charlie Morton, and Mike Minor.
Matt Musico discusses trying to quantify Jacob DeGrom’s Dominance, again.
Dilip Sridhar wrote an MMO Free Agent Profile on left-handedd pitcher, Brad Hand.
The Pleasant Good Evening Podcast was joined by Jacob Resnick to discuss all things Mets and the minor leagues.
Eric Belyea discusses the 2021 Hall of Fame Ballot.
Tim Ryder discusses Drew Smyly signing a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves.
Michael Pallas discusses the Mets’ interest in Marcell Ozuna.
Rich Mancuso disccuses links to George Springer in the Mets’ front office search.
On This Day in Mets History
1961: Yogi Berra signs a two-year contract with the Mets as a player-coach, earning $35,000 per season.
Birthdays: Seth Lugo (31), Val Pasucci (42), Jim Mann (46), Eli Marrero (47), Tom Seaver (76)
Let’s go Mets!
