Amazin' Daily Briefing: January 18th, 2025
The Amazin' Daily Briefing is a daily newsletter that delivers key historical moments from the New York Mets, highlights from the team's past trades and signings, and fun trivia questions to keep Mets fans engaged and informed.
On This Day in Mets History
Transactions:
- 1985: New York Mets traded Tim Leary to the Kansas City Royals for Frank Wills.
- 1996: New York Mets traded Aaron Ledesma to the California Angels for Kevin Flora.
- 2005: New York Mets signed free agent Roberto Hernandez.
- 2010: Toronto Blue Jays signed Jeremy Reed of the New York Mets as a free agent.
- 2014: New York Mets signed free agent John Lannan of the Philadelphia Phillies.
- 2018: New York Mets signed free agent Adrian Gonzalez.
Newspaper covers:
2024: 'We Needed Help'; Doc and Darryl admit they were 'mentally crazy when they were young Met stars
2018: Wait There's More; Salesman Sandy says the Mets aren't done yet, targeting big free agents
Tom Seaver (Hall of Fame Pitcher)
"The most important thing is to be able to get your fastball over. Once you do that, everything else falls into place."
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Dick Schofield
- Years with Mets: 1992
- 142 games. 4 hr, 36 RBI, .205 Avg, 52 runs, 11 stolen bases
Around the NL East
- New York Mets: There's considerable speculation about Pete Alonso's future with the team. Despite fan expectations for his retention, discussions suggest the Mets might be exploring other first base options. The Mets have also made some moves, re-signing outfielder Jesse Winker and signing reliever A.J. Minter to a two-year deal, aiming to bolster their roster.
- Atlanta Braves: The Braves have made some roster adjustments, claiming pitcher Amos Willingham off waivers from the Washington Nationals while designating Allan Winans for assignment. Fans are awaiting more significant moves as the offseason progresses, with some expressing concern over the team's inactivity following the loss of key players like A.J. Minter.
- Miami Marlins: The Marlins have been relatively quiet this offseason, with no major updates on significant roster changes or strategic moves. However, they're known to be looking for ways to improve after a challenging season, potentially through trades or signing free agents to strengthen their lineup or pitching staff.
- Washington Nationals: The Nationals have made some moves, like losing pitcher Amos Willingham to the Braves via waivers. They continue to focus on rebuilding, with an emphasis on developing their young talent and possibly making strategic acquisitions to accelerate their return to competitiveness.
- Philadelphia Phillies: The Phillies clinched the NL East title in 2024, their first since 2011. They are preparing for the upcoming season, focusing on maintaining their competitive edge. No major transactions have been highlighted recently, but the team is expected to leverage their strong performance into the 2025 season.
