Morning Briefing: Mets Assistant GM Talks Offseason
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Edward Brizuela, Mets assistant GM on the right
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Johnny Trujillo shared the following interview with Eduardo Brizuela, assistant general manager for the Mets. Below is the translation of the interview:
Eduardo: Yes, we are looking for an outfielder. We are looking for players because we like the versatility of the roster we have right now, but we are looking for players who can continue to help us.
Trujillo: As Vice President of Operations, along with David, who we know is also making a great effort, we can tell you that there is no worry that all the gaps will be filled.
Eduardo: Not at all, there is no worry. I think we are going to have a good team. However, I understand that the fans don’t see it that way because there are many big names who have been successful in our market who will not be with us. However, we are going to have a lot of talent. There is a lot of talent coming from the minor leagues,
Eduardo: There is a lot of talent in free agency, many changes that can happen, all of that we are going to keep super active to make things better.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com announced that the team at MLB.com is highlighting one bounce-back candidate from every team. For the Mets, Sean Manaea. Story here.
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Two-time World Series champion Joe Kelly announced his retirement from MLB yesterday via the Baseball Isn’t Boring Podcast (listen here). However, he does not want it referred to as “retirement”, instead opting to call it the end of his playing career due to retirement being “something his grandmother did”.
Over Kelly’s 13 seasons, he accumulated 5.3 WAR while pitching to a 3.98 ERA over 839 innings. The pinnacle of his career was in the 2018 Red Sox World Series run, when he did not allow a run in five appearances and 24 batters faced.
Laura Albanese of Newsday reported that there are still some tickets left for the BBWAA awards gala on Jan. 24 in midtown Manhattan. Tickets can be found here.
El Extrabase announced that Colombian left-handed pitcher Nabil Crismatt agreed to a minor league contract and a Spring Training invitation with the Texas Rangers.
Yakyu Cosmopolitan reported that Kazuma Okamoto is reportedly in the US for in-person meetings as his posting deadline approaches at the end of the week.
Francys Romero reported that The Miami Marlins acquired Dominican outfielder Esteury Ruiz in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers for Adriano Marrero.
Kevin Barrel of Fish On First reported that Marlins are designating Eric Wagaman for assignment.
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Allison Waxman discussed three pitchers that could bolster the Mets’ rotation.
Robert Colonna discussed the report that Kazuma Okamoto is coming stateside to meet with MLB teams.
On this Date in Mets History
2002: The Mets sign Rey Sánchez to a one-year deal. With the signing, New York’s plan is for Sánchez to play shortstop until 19-year-old José Reyes is called up from Triple-A Norfolk. Sánchez hit .207 in 56 games before Reyes’ promotion in June.
Born on this Date: Ralph Milliard (1973)
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