Good Morning. Happy Birthday Robert Carson and Willy Fanas. Jesse Winker talks to the Press and a good night for Jose Siri in Winter Ball.
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Joel Sherman NY Post: How Mets can reasonably fortify roster if nothing changes with Pete Alonso. Joel suggests 1. Sign Jurickson Profar; 2. Make a play for Dylan Cease; 3. Move salary to create more budget;
NY Post: Jesse Winker open to time at first base to help Mets fill potential Pete Alonso void. "The 31-year-old Winker is back with the Mets on a one-year deal worth up to $9 million, and will be teammates with Juan Soto, which gives the team some of the same expectations they had in the second half of 2024...What the Mets need more, though, is for Winker to produce at the plate like he did in spurts last season — and in the playoffs, when his energy and emotion helped spark the team, along with Jose Iglesias, who’s also still on the free agent market."
Newsday: At first glance for Mets, Jesse Winker is no Pete Alonso. "The Mets have the right to build their team any way they want. If that means Winker does more than take ground balls at first and manager Carlos Mendoza gets creative with the corner infield positions, so be it. But it still seems short-sighted to all of a sudden get budget conscious when it comes to Alonso, who has earned every bit of the love Mets fans shower on him, and is still a pretty darn good player."
NY Daily News: Jesse Winker happy to be back with Mets, ‘definitely comfortable’ playing first base if needed. "Winker has never appeared at first base in an MLB game, but he said he started learning the position two years ago during a rehab assignment to enhance his defensive flexibility."
Mets YouTube Channel: Jesse Winker Press Conference
Jesse Winker is asked what about the Mets made him want to return:
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) January 22, 2025
"Honestly, everything. The overall experience was incredible. How they treated my family was amazing. Everything baseball-wise was probably the most fun I've had." pic.twitter.com/pa44JKf5ms
"After the year ended, I made it pretty clear I wanted to stay"
— SNY (@SNYtv) January 22, 2025
Jesse Winker talks about how his free agency played out and how he made his way back to the Mets: pic.twitter.com/cA0bfJrGZW
"I'm just excited to be here. I'm thrilled for the opportunity. I love representing this organization and this city."
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) January 22, 2025
- Jesse Winker pic.twitter.com/8Qhn6i6u3B
Jesse Winker says he is willing to play first base with the Mets: "I'm definitely comfortable - whatever is asked of me, I'll be ready"
— SNY (@SNYtv) January 22, 2025
He and the Mets had brief conversations last year about the possibility pic.twitter.com/irdH9PNiVu
Jesse Winker talks with @gappleSNY about what made him want to come back to the Mets, his relationship with Mets fans, competing with the Dodgers and what was so special about the Mets' clubhouse last season https://t.co/e2RQ3ZrDJD
— SNY (@SNYtv) January 23, 2025
➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/Tb50xrp4gm
Well at least I have my answer to question of any other team being truly interested.
— Ernest Dove (@ernestdove) January 22, 2025
Now what? I'd say Mets can and should win the bidding if it can happen.
Another lifetime mega deal for Vladdy next year doesn't sound easy to me. https://t.co/e8FKIPkNTX
We have four players named to the @BaseballAmerica Top 100 prospects. pic.twitter.com/tVtjZLVI28
— Mets Player Development (@MetsPlayerDev) January 22, 2025
A decade in a row on the #Top10RightNow shortstop list for Francisco Lindor! 🔟
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 23, 2025
The Mets cornerstone and NL MVP finalist lands as The Shredder's #3 shortstop in the game. pic.twitter.com/eL9etOH0yL
Are the Mets better right now than they were at the end of last season?@DPLennon, @AnthonyDiComo, @WillSammon and @sal_licata discuss on BNNY: https://t.co/GimEoUkkDh
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) January 22, 2025
➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/jlz0XJcBxF
How do you grade the Mets' offseason so far? 📝
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) January 22, 2025
Pitchers and catchers report to spring training three weeks from today pic.twitter.com/V0RQcZZGjK
Billy the Kid is a Hall of Famer! pic.twitter.com/YBcwuKu68s
— Houston Astros (@astros) January 23, 2025
Also being told this is just the media list. More players and alumni are expected. https://t.co/cMGxRe4qqB
— Laura Albanese (@AlbaneseLaura) January 22, 2025
On today's LIVE Meet at the Apple, @VitoFCalise and @jmb9191 announced a BRAND NEW JERSEY! 🍎👀
— New York Mets (@Mets) January 23, 2025
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Mets Daily Clips -
Jesse Winker News:
- At first glance for Mets, Jesse Winker is no Pete Alonso (Newsday)
- Jesse Winker open to time at first base to help Mets fill potential Pete Alonso void (New York Post)
- Jesse Winker happy to be back with Mets, ‘definitely comfortable’ playing first base if needed (NYDN)
- Could Jesse Winker be a safety valve at first base? What he said about his Mets return (The Record)
Other Mets News:
- Skipper sits down: Mendoza talks '25 Mets, Soto, Manaea, more in Q&A (MLB.com)
- How Mets can reasonably fortify roster if nothing changes with Pete Alonso (New York Post)
- Looking at Hall of Fame ballot’s 2026 newcomers as Carlos Beltrán just misses election (NYDN)
- Rising Mets’ star misses Baseball America’s list of Top 100 prospects (NJ.com)
- Could The Mets Trade For Pirates All-Star Closer David Bednar? (SI.com)
Mets.com:
Mets News
Skipper sits down: Mendoza talks '25 Mets, Soto, Manaea, more in Q&A
As season draws near, can Mets and Polar Bear bridge the gap?
Wagner, who notched 300th save with Mets, going into the Hall
Yahoo Sports/Mets:
New York Mets on Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
Left-hander A.J. Minter and Mets finalize $22 milliion, 2-year contract
Pete Alonso free agency buzz: Talks with Blue Jays 'advancing'
Mets 4-time All-Star 'advancing' in talks with surprise AL team
Mets should 'double dip' and sign free agent that is 'sitting out there,' insider says
Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso among MLB's top remaining free agents
Top MLB free agents: Tracker for 120 best players as 2024-2025 rumors swirl
Mets could add one final high-upside starting pitcher to the equation
SNY's 2025 Mets spring training broadcast schedule
Metsmerized:
Metsmerized Online
Reports: Astros Have Re-Engaged in Talks with Bregman
Braves Sign Jurickson Profar
Report: Blue Jays Not Gaining Momentum in Alonso Talks
Free Agent Profile: Dylan Floro, RP
Amazing Avenue:
Amazin' Avenue - All Posts
Mets’ spring training broadcast schedule released
Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2025: Jesus Baez (9)
Francisco Lindor was Mets’ MVP in 2024, will look to build on that success in 2025
Mets Morning News January 23, 2025
Faith and Fear in Flushing:
Faith and Fear in Flushing
Celebrating With Billy
Oh, Those Indecisive Astros!
Mets360:
Mets360
Looking at David Stearns' decision to bypass the top three free agent pitchers
Wednesday catch-all thread (1/22/25)
Mets fans should be more concerned about center field
Kiner's Korner:
kinerskorner.com
Winker's Winning Formula: Talent, Personality, and a Touch of First Base (and some advice for Pete)
Two Guys Talking: Musing About A Re-Pete
Mack's Mets:
Mack's Mets
Paul Articulates - One for three
Tom Brennan: Prospects1500 Ranks the Mets' Top 50 Prospects
In Mexico -
1/22/2025 Box Score: Charros de Jalisco 2 Tomateros de Culiacan 1 (14 innings)
- Joey Meneses 1B-LF 1 for 6, 1 run;
1/22/25 Box Score: Leones del Escogido 6 Tigres del Licey 0
- Jose Siri CF 2 for 5, double, 2 runs, 1 RBI, 3 Ks;
¡SIRÍ LA PUSO A RODAR! 💥⚾️ Sencillo y carrera impulsada. 🦁🚩 #UnSoloObjetivo pic.twitter.com/HQONRfIaC9
— 𝐄𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐝𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 (@EscogidoBBClub) January 23, 2025
NEWS: @MLBNetwork will broadcast the 2025 Caribbean Series in English starting January 31st.
— MLB Network PR (@MLBNetworkPR) January 22, 2025
Release: https://t.co/9lFgVlc1pg pic.twitter.com/9988eGOHdQ
"I thought Lindor, what he did in the Postseason, was phenomenal."
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 23, 2025
BK and @markdero7 debate each other's individual #Top10RightNow rankings at shortstop. pic.twitter.com/QV4pomApMh
Over the next 30 days, we’ll be highlighting one player per team and their 2025 projected stats.
— MLB (@MLB) January 23, 2025
We begin with reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge. pic.twitter.com/NrEBTYQWGn
MLB.com:
MLB News
Ichiro invites that 1 voter over for a drink ... and more from newest HOF class
Amid Cubs rumors, Pressly has not waived no-trade clause (source)
Braves make free agency splash with 3-yr, $42M deal for Profar
Each division's most bitter rivalry entering 2025
Talks between Blue Jays and Alonso reportedly advancing
Twins showing interest in Cease (report)
The best shortstops in baseball right now are ...
Sasaki leads Top 10 RHP Prospects list. Who else made the cut?
7 storylines to follow on the 2026 HOF ballot
MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Trade Rumors
Twins Among Teams With Interest In Dylan Cease
Latest On Blue Jays, Pete Alonso
Braves Sign Jurickson Profar
Cubs, Astros Have Discussed Ryan Pressly; Pitcher Has Not Waived No-Trade Clause
Report: Astros Still Not Ruling Out Alex Bregman Reunion
Mets Sign A.J. Minter
Yankees Claim Roansy Contreras
Rays Acquire Brandon Eisert
Yankees Claim Allan Winans
Dodgers Sign Tanner Scott
Poll: Where Will Jurickson Profar Sign?
Interest In Kyle Finnegan Picking Up
Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw Still Interested In Reunion
The Opener: Ogasawara, Potential Trades, Contreras
MLB Mailbag: Flaherty, Nationals, Sasaki, Pirates, Giants, Twins
Yahoo Sports:
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
Profar agrees to 3-year, $42M contract with Braves, a year after getting $1M deal with Padres
Pete Alonso free agency buzz: Talks with Blue Jays 'advancing'
Jurickson Profar signs 3-year, $42M deal with Atlanta Braves
Yankees claim RHPs Roansy Contreras, Allan Winans off waivers
New York Rangers Vs. Philadelphia Flyers Preview, Projected Lineup
A Quiet Confidence Within Rangers Kept The Team From Going Down Colossal Collapse
Ichiro Suzuki invites lone writer who left him off HOF ballot to have 'drink together' and 'a good chat'
Rangers' Unwillingness To Take On J.T. Miller's Entire Contract Reportedly Derailed Massive Trade
SNY's 2025 Mets spring training broadcast schedule
How close were the Padres to landing Roki Sasaki? Takeaways from his news conference
ESPN:
www.espn.com - MLB
Are the Dodgers ruining baseball? Inside the Roki Sasaki signing -- and a spending spree that has rocked MLB
Braves sign outfielder Profar to 3-year, $42M deal
Ichiro wants to have drink with lone HOF holdout
CBS Sports:
CBSSports.com Headlines
MLB rumors: Astros get calls on Ryan Pressly, Blue Jays eyeing Pete Alonso, Dodgers still want Clayton Kershaw
MLB free agent tracker: Braves add Jurickson Profar for outfield help, Anthony Santander to the Blue Jays
Jurickson Profar signs with Braves: Veteran outfielder lands with Atlanta on three-year, $42 million contract
FanGraphs:
FanGraphs Baseball
A Candidate-By-Candidate Look At the 2025 Hall of Fame Election Results
Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat – 1/23/25
2025 ZiPS Projections: Houston Astros
Can You Extrapolate a Part-Time Player?
Effectively Wild Episode 2274: All Hall
Landmines and Landing Spots for Ha-Seong Kim
2025 ZiPS Projections: Pittsburgh Pirates
Home/Road Splits as Absurdist Comedy
Effectively Wild Episode 2273: Dodgers Dominance Discourse Redux
No Unanimity? No Problem. The Hall Calls for Suzuki, Sabathia, and Wagner
Braves.com:
Braves News
Braves make free agency splash with 3-yr, $42M deal for Profar
Andruw will have to wait to join ex-Brave Wagner in the HOF
In final year of eligibility, flamethrowing Wagner earns HOF election
Marlins.com:
Marlins News
Stories behind Ichiro's 'unreal' impact on the Marlins
Ichiro elected to Hall of Fame, JUST shy of unanimous vote
Two Marlins make 2025 Top 10 LHP Prospects list
Phillies.com:
Phillies News
Kerkering ready to step into old pal Hoffman's shoes
Closer Wagner in HOF; will Phils' keystone combo join him?
Each division's most bitter rivalry entering 2025
Nationals.com:
Nationals News
Soroka looks to impact young Nats with veteran presence
Full tool box for Nats' top international signee
Clemmey makes 2025 Top 10 LHP Prospects list
Today
in Mets History Per
Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Bob Moorhead (1938)
- Charlie Greene (1971)
- Robert Carson (1989)
- Willy Fanas (2004)
Died on this date:
- Ed Bouchee (2013)
Transactions:
New York Mets released Rich Sauveur on January 23, 1992.
Philadelphia Phillies signed Yorkis Perez of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 23, 1998.
Houston Astros signed John Franco of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 23, 2005.
New York Mets signed free agent Ricardo Rincon on January 23, 2008.
Cleveland Indians signed David Aardsma of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 23, 2014.
1/23/1975 In his final year of eligibility, Ralph Kiner receives 75.4% of the vote and is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Kiner worked in the Mets broadcast booth for over 50 seasons following his retirement as a player. pic.twitter.com/z3iEoAKf9Q
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) January 23, 2024
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