Good Morning. Happy Birthday Neil Allen and Jose Quintana. Conflicting reports come out about Pete Alonso to Blue Jays, A.J. Minter Officially signs with the Mets and Juan Soto named as MLB's #3 Right Fielder.
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PRESS RELEASE: METS SIGN LHP A.J. MINTER "The New York Mets today announced that they have signed LHP A.J. Minter to a two-year contract, with a player opt out after the 2025 season. Minter, 31, has posted a 3.28 ERA (127 ER/348.2 IP) with 36 saves, 114 holds and 422 strikeouts over parts of eight years with the Atlanta Braves."
NY Post: Joe Benigno slams Mets’ Steve Cohen for botching Pete Alonso talks: ‘Screw Vlad Guerrero’. "'Do I want Pete back? Of course. … The boy genius, (Mets president of baseball operations David) Stearns, because let’s be honest, he’s smarter than everybody in the freaking room, doesn’t want him back,' Benigno said sarcastically Thursday on WFAN. 'And the guy that I blame is the owner. I thought Stevie Cohen had a feel for the fan base, OK. You know what they’re pulling now with this, ‘Oh, Vlad Guerrero. We’re gonna get Vlad Guerrero.’ You know what? Screw Vlad Guerrero. I want my guy.'”
Yesterday reports came out that the Blue Jays and Pete Alonso were close to a deal according to Mets Beat Reporters. Blue Jays Beat Reporters later disputed those reports.
Fansided: Scott Boras’ leverage play with Mets all but confirmed by latest Blue Jays-Pete Alonso rumor. "...reports that the Blue Jays and Alonso were making progress and possibly nearing a deal, the majority of those rumors came from New York Mets affiliated insiders or media members...After that initial fervor, though, Blue Jays insiders Shi Davidi and Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet outright refuted that, noting that Toronto's discussions with Alonso (and starting pitcher Max Scherzer, for that matter) were "not gaining momentum"...it seems like we also found out where all of this is coming from: Scott Boras."
Talks between Pete Alonso and the Blue Jays are “advancing,” per a source with knowledge. Not done yet and no guarantee that it gets there.
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) January 23, 2025
Lots out there today. Pete Alonso & Max Scherzer could be fits for the Blue Jays in time.
— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) January 23, 2025
But sources tell @shidavidi & me that there’s no momentum toward a deal on either player right now. Wouldn't be accurate to say talks are progressing.
"The final amount that he turned down in that final offer was more than $70 million"@martinonyc says talks between Pete Alonso & the Mets broke down after an offer of $68-$70 million and a disagreement over deferred money
— SNY (@SNYtv) January 23, 2025
Is it still on the table? "I don't think anyone knows" pic.twitter.com/QEXlxceFo9
For Pete's Sake! Are we drawing closer to the Pete Alonso saga being settled? Will he actually bolt the @mets for the @BlueJays?@MarcMalusis and @FiggieNY break it down on Sports Nation Nightly. #LGM pic.twitter.com/YchYLkCqGA
— PIX11 Sports (@PIX11Sports) January 24, 2025
On @Honda SportsNite, @emacSNY, @sal_licata & @John_Jastremski discuss the latest with Pete Alonso including if the Mets should change their terms to bring him back and how the Mets should play the infield if Alonso departs https://t.co/Ba9HC4nAHp pic.twitter.com/AJFow10g9I
— SNY (@SNYtv) January 24, 2025
He's changed his stripes from the @Yankees to the @Mets . Juan Soto may be the king of baseball in this town but does he reign over of all sports?@MarcMalusis and @FiggieNY discuss on Sports Nation Nightly. #RepBX #LGM pic.twitter.com/fI2t8b3Dab
— PIX11 Sports (@PIX11Sports) January 24, 2025
The #Top10RightNow always needs a little Soto shuffle!
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 24, 2025
Juan Soto is the #3 right fielder in the sport according to The Shredder. pic.twitter.com/mc5CcqzYtY
Juan Soto has the 10th highest career OPS+ through an age-25 season in MLB HISTORY 👀
— MLB Now (@MLBNow) January 24, 2025
BK and @CliffFloyd30 talk about the historic superstar and how he can elevate his game even higher. #Top10RightNow pic.twitter.com/0vICgWYLD2
The Captain’s in the house for tonight’s @NYRangers game! pic.twitter.com/lovxgltncL
— New York Mets (@Mets) January 24, 2025
Mets Daily Clips -
Jesse Winker TV Coverage:
Pete Alonso News:
- As season draws near, can Mets and Polar Bear bridge the gap? (MLB.com)
- As Mets' Amazin' Day approaches, Pete Alonso very much on fans' minds (Newsday)
- It still makes so much sense for Mets, Pete Alonso to reunite (New York Post)
- Joe Benigno slams Mets’ Steve Cohen for botching Pete Alonso talks: ‘Screw Vlad Guerrero’ (New York Post)
- Pete Alonso ‘advancing’ in talks that would officially end Mets tenure (NJ.com)
- Pete Alonso Reportedly in 'Deep Talks' With Blue Jays (SI.com)
Other Mets News:
- Each division's most bitter rivalry entering 2025 (MLB.com)
- Mets pad bullpen with two-year deal for LHP Minter (MLB.com)
- Mets should ‘double dip’ and sign free agent who is ‘sitting out there,’ insider says (NJ.com)
- Returning Mets fan-favorite wants to get a shot at 1B (as Pete Alonso remains unsigned) (NJ.com)
- Seven MLB moves — signings, trades and extensions — I’d like to see right now (The Athletic)
- Left-hander A.J. Minter and Mets finalize $22 million, 2-year contract (AP)
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No games last night in Mexico and the Dominican. Both Leagues resume tonight.
Ex-Met Ali Sanchez driving in a run in Venezuela Playoffs. In 17 regular season games he hit .438/.460/.667 @ernestdove @WexlerRules @bkfan09 https://t.co/7sr3uJP95B
— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) January 24, 2025
A 3-year, $42 milllion contract for Profar, whom The Athletic's Tim Britton projected to get 3 years, $48M entering thge offseason. Waiting paid off for #Braves in this case. Profar gets $12M in 2025 and $15M each in 2026 and 2027. Still leaves some payroll flexibility for ATL.
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) January 23, 2025
Right field is absolutely LOADED 😳
— MLB (@MLB) January 24, 2025
Reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge sits atop @MLBNetwork's #Top10RightNow! pic.twitter.com/0mI2ILNjN5
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Nationals.com:
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Today
in Mets History Per
Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Neil Allen (1958)
- Mike Glavine (1973)
- Jose Quintana (1989)
- Eris Albino (2004)
- Jose Gomez (2004)
Transactions:
Texas Rangers signed Shawn Hare of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 24, 1995.
New York Mets signed free agent Graeme Lloyd on January 24, 2003.
New York Mets signed free agent Geremi Gonzalez of the Boston Red Sox on January 24, 2006.
Baltimore Orioles signed Tyler Yates of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 24, 2006.
Chicago Cubs signed Cliff Floyd of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 24, 2007.
Cincinnati Reds signed Willie Harris of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 24, 2012.
Texas Rangers signed James Loney of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 24, 2017.
San Francisco Giants signed Jamie Callahan of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 24, 2019.
Seattle Mariners signed Jose Lobaton of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 24, 2019.
New York Mets signed free agent Erasmo Ramirez of the Boston Red Sox on January 24, 2020.
1980 | The Payson family sells the controlling interest of the Mets to book publisher Doubleday and Company, with Fred Wilpon of Sterling Equities and a group from City Investing becoming minority owners. The estimated $21.1 million price tag, twice as much as the sale of the Yankees to George Steinbrenner seven years ago, is the highest amount ever paid for a baseball franchise, far surpassing the $12 million needed to purchase the Orioles and Astros last season. |
2013: The Mets sign free agent pitcher Shaun Marcum, while Marcum's teammate with the Brewers last year, OF Nyjer Morgan, heads to Japan, signing with the Yokohama BayStars of the Central League.
January 24, 1980: It was 41 years ago that the Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon completed the deal to buy the New York @Mets for $21.1 million. The team is now estimated to be valued at $2.6 billion (Forbes). #LGM #MetsRewind pic.twitter.com/QM0OcRNCOE
— @MetsRewind (@metsrewind) January 24, 2021
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