Good Morning. Happy Birthday Phil Mankowski. David Wright holds a Number Retirement Press Conference and the Mets sign a number of Minor League Free Agents.
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NY Post: David Wright hopes Pete Alonso stays with Mets for life. ‘It’s a different feeling’. “I know it’s a different feeling when you’re drafted, developed and playing for the team that gave you your first opportunity,’’ Wright said during a Zoom call Wednesday. “There’s a little — maybe a lot — more pride when you put that jersey on. I hope he remembers that and doesn’t lose sight of that. With that being said, I’ve never, ever faulted a player for maximizing his earning potential and going to try to make a great living for him and his family. I can’t fault him for that.”
NY Post: David Wright loves everything about Mets’ ‘win at all costs’ approach under Steve Cohen. “I think it’s huge,’’ Wright said of the team’s ability to land the biggest free agent in the game. “It seems like the will to win within the organization is incredible. It’s a ‘Win at all costs, do whatever you can to win-type mentality.’ That’s something I love, that’s something the city loves, that’s something the fan base certainly loves.”
Laura Albanese Newsday: David Wright 'incredibly grateful for the honor' of Mets retiring his No. 5. "In the clubhouse, he led by example, said former teammate Daniel Murphy. He worked harder than anyone on the team, spoke when he needed to, and bore the slings and arrows of many a mediocre Mets season so no one else had to."
Mets have made a number of minor league roster moves:
- New York Mets re-signed free agent RHP Carlos Guzman to a minor league contract and assigned him to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.
- New York Mets Re-signed free agent RHP Brian Metoyer to a minor league contract and assigned him to the Syracuse Mets.
- New York Mets signed free agent SS Yonny Hernández to a minor league contract and assigned him to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.
- New York Mets signed free agent LHP Brandon Waddell to a minor league contract and assigned him to the Syracuse Mets.
- New York Mets signed free agent LF Travis Swaggerty to a minor league contract and assigned him to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.
Mets Daily Clips:
David Wright News:
- 'I don't take it lightly': Wright humbled as he looks toward Mets immortality (MLB.com)
- David Wright 'incredibly grateful for the honor' of Mets retiring his No. 5 (Newsday)
- David Wright hopes Pete Alonso stays with Mets for life: ‘It’s a different feeling’ (New York Post)
- David Wright loves everything about Mets’ ‘win at all costs’ approach under Steve Cohen (New York Post)
- David Wright linked with Tom Seaver in Mets history with July honors (NYDN)
- What makes David Wright's No. 5 retirement unique? And who could be next for Mets? (The Record)
- Mets legend David Wright offers advice Pete Alonso shouldn’t ‘lose sight of’ (NJ.com)
- David Wright reflects on Mets’ plans to retire his jersey: 5 takeaways from No. 5 (The Athletic)
- David Wright is hoping Juan Soto helps Mets win World Series title that eluded him (AP)
Other Mets News:
- Who tops our inaugural 2025 Power Rankings? (MLB.com)
- Mets legend breaks silence on Juan Soto addition: ‘It’s not just for show’ (NJ.com)
- Mets join group of teams interested in Yankees free agent (NJ.com)
- Mets Free Agent Reliever Phil Maton Drawing Interest From AL East Team (SI.com)
Mets.com:
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'I don't take it lightly': Wright humbled as he looks toward Mets immortality
Horwitz lauds 'one of a kind' Wright for earning Mets honor
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1/8/25 Box Score: Leones del Escogido 12 Estrellas de Oriente 6
- Jose Siri CF 1 for 4, double, 2 RBIs;
MLB.com:
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MLB Trade Rumors:
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Orioles To Sign Andrew Kittredge
17 Players Exchange Filing Figures
2025 Arbitration Tracker
Yankees Considering Paul DeJong
Reds Have Interest In Carlos Estevez
Kirk McCarty Re-Signs With CPBL’s CTBC Brothers
Latest On Pete Alonso’s Market
Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Avoid Arbitration
Astros, Framber Valdez Avoid Arbitration
Cubs Granted Fourth Option Year On Caleb Kilian
Padres To Add Nick Punto, Robby Hammock To Coaching Staff
Latest On Luis Arraez’s Trade Market
Nolan Arenado Reportedly Less Likely To Be Traded
Cardinals Claim Bailey Horn
Cubs Acquire Matt Festa
Yahoo Sports:
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Rooker excited for Athletics' future after signing contract extension
Yankees agree to terms with four arbitration-eligible players
Phillies avoid arbitration with 6 players ahead of deadline
What's next for the Padres, one of this winter's quietest teams?
Left-hander Caleb Ferguson agrees to one-year, $3 million deal with Pirates pending physical
Dodgers acquire pitcher Jose Vasquez from Twins for catcher Diego Cartaya
Rockies finalize one-year deal with infielder Thairo Estrada
Mets agree to terms with all six arbitration-eligible players
Rangers Reportedly Not Interested In Trading Vincent Trocheck
Giants agree to contracts with three players to avoid arbitration
ESPN:
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Vlad-Jays, Valdez-Astros agree, avoid arbitration
Former O's pitcher, No. 4 pick Matusz dies at 37
Wright hoping Soto helps Mets win 'multiple' titles
CBS Sports:
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MLB arbitration: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Garrett Crochet, Tarik Skubal among those to earn big raises
MLB rumors: Red Sox, Garrett Crochet talk extension, Nolan Arenado reconsiders trade options
Blocked MLB prospects who could use a change of scenery as the Dodgers trade Diego Cartaya to the Twins
FanGraphs:
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Effectively Wild Episode 2268: The 2025 Minor League Free Agent Draft
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Dodgers Trade Stunted Catching Prospect Diego Cartaya to Twins for Hard-Throwing DSL Arm
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About Those Juan Soto Photos
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Braves.com:
Braves News
Braves settle with arbitration-eligible players Kelenic, Lee
How high can Harris fly? 'He's a special talent'
With Morton gone, could Braves add depth to rotation?
Marlins.com:
Marlins News
Miami comes to terms with all 5 of its arb-eligible players
Edwards 'so fortunate' to share game he loves with youth
Marlins lose Garrett for 2025 after left elbow surgery
Phillies.com:
Phillies News
Kepler excited to join Phillies: 'A bunch of ballers'
Bohm, Suárez among six Phils avoiding arbitration with 2025 deals
What are these 4 Phils' chances at 2025 HOF?
Nationals.com:
Nationals News
GarcÃa, Gore among Nats agreeing to 2025 contracts
INF Rosario inks one-year deal with Nationals
Bell looks to make noise as the DH in DC
- Ralph Terry (1936)
- Phil Mankowski (1953)
Died on this date:
- Dave Roberts (2009)
Transactions:
New York Mets selected Rusty Tillman in 10th round of free agent draft on January 9, 1979.
New York Mets signed free agent Darren Bragg on January 9, 2001.
New York Mets signed free agent Joe DePastino on January 9, 2002.
Cleveland Indians signed Chin-lung Hu of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 9, 2012.
New York Mets signed free agent Ryan Cordell of the Chicago White Sox on January 9, 2020.
New York Mets signed free agent Johneshwy Fargas on January 9, 2020.
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2005 |
Carlos Beltran (.267, 38, 104) becomes the tenth $100-million
player in major league history when the 27-year-old native of Puerto Rico
agrees to a seven-year deal for $119 million with the Mets. The five-tool
outfielder, who had his market value increase with his postseason performance
with the Astros, goes to New York after Houston refuses to include a no-trade
clause in their very generous offer to keep him on the club. |
January 9, 2005: Carlos Beltran signs a 7yr., $119 mil deal with the @Mets to become the tenth $100m player in @MLB history. In seven seasons in Queens, Beltran played 839 games, batted .280, 149 HR and 559 RBI. He was a 4-time AS, 3 Gold Gloves and 2 Silver Slugger awards. pic.twitter.com/stadVqiEuw
— Mets Rewind (@metsrewind) January 9, 2021
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