Tom Seaver is easily the best starter to play for the team, but deGrom, who left the Mets after nine spectacular seasons, made an argument for second place.
Category: Baseball
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Where Does Jacob deGrom Rank in Mets History?
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Jacob deGrom Signs $185 Million Deal With Texas Rangers
The New York Times – Sports:DeGrom, a two-time winner of the Cy Young Award, received an enormous commitment despite his recent injuries.
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MLB’s Winter Meetings Return After Two Years Away
The New York Times – Sports:The annual event, which returns after a two-years hiatus, is known for a flurry of transactions. Deals for stars like Trea Turner and Carlos Correa may lead to numerous other moves.
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Edwin Diaz Discusses New Contract With Mets
The New York Times – Sports:Four years after coming to the team in a polarizing trade, Edwin Díaz was rewarded with the richest contract ever for a relief pitcher: $102 million.
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Gaylord Perry, Hall of Fame Pitcher With a Doctoring Touch, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Sports:He won 314 games and recorded 3,500 strikeouts, but he’s remembered as much for his acknowledged spitball, with saliva just one substance in his arsenal.
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Hall of Fame Committee Will Consider Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens
The New York Times – Sports:Sunday’s vote on players like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens will be secret, but past statements from committee members indicate a hard line on players accused of cheating.
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How Mr. Baseball Became a Go-To for Players Headed to Japan
The New York Times – Sports:Thirty years ago, a Tom Selleck comedy introduced Americans to Japanese baseball. It remains a go-to resource for foreign players.
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Carlos Beltran Headlines New Baseball Hall of Fame Candidates
The New York Times – Sports:This year’s Baseball Hall of Fame ballot has 14 new finalists, headlined by the polarizing Carlos Beltrán. The other 13 don’t require much debate, but they offer plenty of memories.
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Aaron Judge of Yankees Beats Shohei Ohtani for AL MVP Award
The New York Times – Sports:Judge, a slugging outfielder for the Yankees, swatted 62 home runs and beat out Shohei Ohtani, the Angels’ two-way superstar, for the American League’s top honor.
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Paul Goldschmidt of St. Louis Cardinals Wins NL MVP Award
The New York Times – Sports:Goldschmidt, a first baseman for St. Louis, flirted with the triple crown and beat out San Diego’s Manny Machado and his fellow Cardinal Nolan Arenado for the award.
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Aaron Judge’s Record-Setting 62nd Home Run Ball Will be Auctioned
The New York Times – Sports:In a sports memorabilia market flush with cash, the ball could set a record for game-used baseballs by selling for more than $3 million.
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Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara Win MLB’s Cy Young Awards
The New York Times – Sports:In his comeback after two lost seasons, Houston’s Verlander emphasized quality over quantity. Miami’s Alcantara, meanwhile, looked like the Verlander of yesteryear.