On January 25, 2007 — Willie Randolph, who brought New York within one game of a World Series appearance, agrees to a $5.65 million, three-year deal to continue as the manager of...
The Mets sign Japanese infielder Kaz Matsui to a major contract. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
On January 24 1980 — Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon head a group of investors who purchase the New York Mets from the DeRoulet family for a reported $21.1 million, the highest...
Mike Piazza fails to reach the 75% threshold for Hall of Fame election, falling 16 votes short. From the collection: Mike Piazza fan-cave plaque → Source: Historical record
The Mets sign catcher Gary Carter, the 1984 NL MVP, to lead the team to championship contention. From the collection: Gary Carter fan-cave plaque → Source: Historical record
On January 18 2005 — The New York Mets sign Carlos Beltran to play center field for the next seven years. He will hit .280 and crack 149 homeruns over his 7...
January 18, 1975, Tom Seaver agrees to take a 20% pay cut. He made a record $173,000 last season and he takes a $34K pay hit after winning only 11 games in...
[adrotate banner=”42″] January 16, 2000, Carlos Beltran becomes the third manager to lose his job as a result of the sign-stealing scandal linked to the 2017 Astros. He is dismissed by the...
[adrotate banner=”42″] On January 16, 1986 , the New York Mets acquire second baseman Tim Teufel and a minor leaguer from the Minnesota Twins for three minor leaguers: outfielder Billy Beane and...
VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia January 16 1974, New York Yankee greats Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford are inducted into the Hall of Fame, along with Cool Papa Bell, Jim Bottomley...