Amazin' Daily Briefing

Amazin' Daily Briefing: January 19th, 2025

Thomas Vaccaro

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Amazin' Daily Briefing: January 19th, 2025
October 17: Bright lights, in the big city! Al Bello/Getty Image

On This Day in Mets History

Newspaper covers:

  • 2021: Mets GM Sex Pix Shocker
  • 2021: Already?
  • 2018: GUNG-HO A-GON

Transactions:

  • January 19, 1997: Seattle Mariners signed Brent Mayne (New York Mets) as a free agent.
  • January 19, 1999: New York Mets signed free agent Allen Watson (Anaheim Angels).
  • January 19, 2003: Colorado Rockies signed Steve Reed (New York Mets) as a free agent.
  • January 19, 2006: New York Mets signed free agent Darren Oliver.
  • January 19, 2018: Seattle Mariners claimed Chasen Bradford (New York Mets) on waivers.
  • January 19, 2021: Detroit Tigers signed Erasmo Ramirez (New York Mets) as a free agent.

Trivia Question of The Day:

Who pitched the final game of the 2007 regular season?

In the final game of the 2007 regular season, the Mets faced the Florida Marlins in a must-win game to keep their playoff hopes alive. This veteran pitcher, known for his leadership on the mound, was tasked with taking the ball in a crucial matchup. Who pitched the final game of the 2007 regular season for the Mets?

(Scroll to the bottom to find the answer)

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Trivia Answer

In the last game of the 2007 season, which was against the Florida Marlins on September 30, 2007, Tom Glavine gave up 7 runs in the first inning.

This disastrous start was a key moment in the Mets' dramatic collapse, as the Marlins went on to win the game 8-1. The Mets' loss, combined with the Philadelphia Phillies' victory, led to the Mets missing the playoffs despite holding a significant lead in the National League East earlier in the month.

The Writer’s Fastball

Mets fans, let's dive into the rotation talk. While we've got some solid arms, I gotta be real with you – our rotation needs some beefing up if we're gonna hang with the big dogs like the Dodgers.

Starting Rotation

Room for Improvement: Look, Senga's great, but he's coming back from injury, and we've seen how that can go. Manea had a comeback year and earned his contract, but can he keep that up? And then there's Frankie Montas – another David Stearns project with a lot of promise, but also a big question mark. We've got some potential, but potential doesn't win games in October.


Not Enough for the Dodgers: The Dodgers have been stacking their rotation. They've got established aces and young studs ready to break out while also adding young Japanese star Roki Sasaski. The defending champs are set to unleash a lineup of pitchers that could stop any offense in its tracks every single day.

What We Need: Another arm (or two). Brandon Sproat, #40 in MLB's top 100 prospects, is one to watch with his electric arm, but there's no clear timeline on when he'll be ready for the big leagues. We need a pitcher who can give us innings and keep the score tight now. We need someone who can be a game-changer, not just another guy in the rotation. If we're serious about being more than just playoff hopefuls, here are a couple of solutions to consider:

  • The Mets should consider trading for Dylan Cease due to his proven strikeout ability, exceptional durability, and control through the 2025 season.
  • Trade for Luis Castillo because he has shown the ability to be a true ace with one of the best ERAs and WHIPs in recent seasons, providing stability and dominance at the top of the rotation. Despite a down year in 2024, his contract through 2027 offers the Mets a long-term solution for their pitching needs, potentially at a time when his performance could rebound with the right support and environment.

Fan Expectations: The signing of Juan Soto bring on major expectations and Mets fans want more than just a good season; we want to compete in the postseason. And to do that, our rotation has to be a fortress, not just a decent setup.

The next month is crucial. Stearns and the front office have got to make some savvy moves in the pitching department if we're aiming to make noise in the NL. Without some serious upgrades in our rotation, we're just not there yet.

Who do you think the Mets should go after before the 2025 season begins?

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