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Luis Rojas is officially the new manager for the New York Mets and it’s a “dream come true.” If you missed his press conference yesterday, you can find a video of it on the Mets Twitter account.
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Twelve years before the Negro League began and long before Jackie Robinson‘s debut as a Major League Baseball player, the Louisville Union left a historic mark on the history of baseball. In lieu of this and the recently discovered photographs of these former players, the Louisville Slugger Museum exhibit is now open and will showcase some of those accomplishments and the photos found by Bailey Mazik.
According to Brain McTaggart of MLB.com, Brad Ausmus is in the running for the vacant Houston Astros manager position. Ausmus played for the Astros for 10 years and has prior experience managing the Tigers and the Angels.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Steven Souza is close to a deal with the Chicago Cubs.
Nick Margevicius was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners. In a corresponding move, Seattle designated Reggie McClain for assignment, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.
Kyle Glaser of Baseball America reported that Double-A teams will now use minor league baseballs during their season. Additionally, Triple-A teams will continue to use the major league baseball.
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Feinsand also reported that catcher Welington Castillo is finalizing a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals which includes an invite to major league spring training.
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Marshall Field takes a look at David Peterson, former Mets first round pick and spring training invitee for 2020.
Michael Mayer highlighted Luis Rojas’ press conference on Friday.
Tim Ryder wrote about Brodie Van Wagenen’s recent comments on Friday relating to the possibility of another last minute deal before spring training.
On this Date in Mets History
1996: The Mets traded Damon Buford to the Texas Rangers for Terrell Lowery.
2006: The Mets sold Angel Pagan to the Chicago Cubs.
2007: The Mets signed free agent Aaron Sele.
Countdown to Opening Day: 61 days
Countdown until pitchers and catchers report: 16 days
Let’s go Mets!
