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Jacob deGrom is the NL Cy Young. He won in a pretty decisive manner, securing 29-of-30 first place votes. deGrom had a 1.70 ERA, 10.0 bWAR, 1.98 FIP, 217 ERA+, and 269 strikeouts over 217 innings. Yeah that is pretty good.
Many Mets and both Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez, congratulated Jacob deGrom for winning the Cy Young.
The entire Mets staff including Mickey Callaway, Omar Minaya, Tommy Tanous, and John Ricco watched the announcement in Brodie Van Wagenen’s office:
We piled in my office to watch the historic announcement. Congrats @JdeGrom19 on the #NLCyYoung! pic.twitter.com/hMSQqR9ybI
— Brodie Van Wagenen (@RocBVW) November 15, 2018
Mark Simon of Sports Info writes about what made Jacob deGrom so good in 2018.
In other news, Ed Kranepol is still looking for a kidney.
Jay Horwitz has a podcast out now.
Latest MLB News
Alex Cora was extended through 2021 with an option for 2022.
According to Jacob Resnick on Twitter, Juan Centeno signed with the Red Sox, Eric Campbell is with Oakland, and Wilfredo Tovar is with the Angels.
The Indians and Pirates completed a minor five player trade.
Latest NL East News
Mark Bowman explores relievers for the Braves.
Max Scherzer lost the NL Cy Young to Jacob deGrom, he did receive one first place vote.
The Phillies placed Justin Bour on waivers.
Aaron Nola also lost the NL Cy Young to Jacob deGrom.
Latest on MMO
Josh Finklestein writes about Peter Alonso‘s relationship with Brodie Van Wagenen.
Josh also looks at the top moments of deGrom’s career.
Jack Ramsey has the latest Hot Stove News.
This Day in Mets History
2006: Traded Heath Bell and Royce Ring to the Padres for Ben Johnson and Jon Adkins.
2012: Signed right-hander Carlos Torres.
Birthdays: Randy Niemann turns 63
