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CYGROM HOLIDAY 2019 - JACOB DEGROM

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BACK TO BACK! Jacob deGrom is the gift that keeps on giving! 

Jacob deGrom 2019 National League Cy Young holiday long sleeve shirt. 

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POLAR PETE HOLIDAY 2019 - PETE ALONSO

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POLAR PETE TAKES HOME THE HARDWARE! 

Pete Alonso 2019 National League Rookie Of The Year holiday long sleeve shirt. 

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deGrom Two Time CY YOUNG Winner

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deGROM NAMED

NATIONAL LEAGUE CY YOUNG AWARD WINNER

FLUSHING, N.Y., November 13, 2019 – New York Mets RHP Jacob deGrom tonight was named the 2019 National League Cy Young Award recipient by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA). This marks the second-straight win for deGrom, who is the 20^th pitcher in major league history to win multiple Cy Young Awards.

DeGrom received 29 of 30 first-place votes, earning 207 of a possible 210 voting points, and is the seventh NL pitcher to win back-to-back Cy Youngs, joining Sandy Koufax (1965-1966), Greg Maddux (1992-1995), Randy Johnson (1999-2002), Tim Lincecum (2008-2009), Clayton Kershaw (2013-2014) and Max Scherzer (2016-2017). Tom Seaver is the only other Mets pitcher with multiple Cy Young Awards (1969, 1973, 1975).

“Receiving this award again is an honor and I am so thankful for the Baseball Writers’ Association for their support,” deGrom said. “My goal is to put up zeroes every time I pitch. I’ll take that mindset into next season and try my best to help the Mets win as many games as I can.”

The right-hander led the NL in strikeouts (255), bWAR (7.3) fWAR (7.0), opponent OPS (.580) and opponent slugging (.323). He ranked second in the league in ERA (2.43), WHIP (0.97), FIP (2.67) double-digit strikeout games (nine) and opponent OBP (.257) and finished third in the NL in HR/9 (0.84) and innings pitched (204.0).

DeGrom began his award-winning campaign by extending his quality start streak to a major-league record-tying 26-straight outings and ended the season tossing 23.0 consecutive scoreless innings, the longest season-ending scoreless streak in Mets history. He was named to his third All-Star team in 2019 and threw 7.0 innings or more 19 times, the most in the majors, including in 12 of his final 13 starts and each of his final eight outings.

“Jacob’s brilliance has been truly amazing and so much fun for our fans to watch,” said Mets COO Jeff Wilpon. “They have a chance to witness something special every time he takes the mound. I know our fans, his teammates and the entire organization are proud that he is part of a great list of elite Mets pitchers.”

“Jacob’s second-straight award win cements his status as one of this generation’s greatest pitchers,” Mets Executive Vice President and General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen said. “He is a critical part of our short and long-term future and we are thrilled that he will continue to be the anchor of our staff for years to come.”

Mets pitchers have garnered seven Cy Young Awards (Seaver, Dwight Gooden-1985 and R.A. Dickey-2012), tied for the second-most for any franchise. Only the Dodgers (12 Cy Youngs) have more. This is the first time in Mets history that the team has had two national BBWAA award winners in the same season, with Pete Alonso earning Rookie of the Year honors earlier this week.

DeGrom will be presented with the award during the 97^th Annual New York Baseball Writers’ Dinner on January 25, 2020 at the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel.

Hurling this Saturday ay Citi Field

This seems fun but, I think I'll stay home and be warm. I wonder how bad the security lines are going to be...

The New York Hurling Classic
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Citi Field
12:30PM Start Time - Subject to Change
Rain or Shine

Hurling, "Ireland's Ancient Warrior Sport" debuts at Citi Field on Saturday, November 16th! Widely believed to be the world's oldest field game, Hurling combines agility, strength and intensity - earning it the reputation as the "fastest game on grass" among its loyal and passionate followers. This popular Irish sport will come to Queens with a 4 team tournament in which Limerick will defend its title against three counties: Kilkenny, Tipperary and Wexford. 

The New York Hurling Classic will feature the very best and most competitive hurling rivals from Ireland. In addition to the hurling tournament, the event will feature a lively Irish festival complete with music and dancing. 

Parking Lots Open: 9:00AM
Gates Open: 11:00AM
Fan Festival: 11:00AM-12:30PM
Start Time: 12:30PM
*All times subject to change 

Parking 
Cars: $25
Bus/Limo: $50

Please note: There is no re-entry into the event. Backpacks are prohibited at Citi Field. Please visit mets.com/bagpolicy for more information.

@QBConvention: QBC 2020 This and That

Some quick QBC tidbits.

We are finalizing players this week. Hopefully we can tell you folks by Friday who we are having. I don't want to say who we are working on yet  in case something comes up.

The Date for QBC 2020 is Saturday January 18th 2020. The location is Mulcahy's in Wantagh(Long Island), NY. Doors open at 11 am and it should end about 7pm. The LIRR stop is right outside Mulcahy's. There is also plenty of free parking in the LIRR lots on Saturdays.

We have announced that Dennis "DHAPSHOW" Holden is returning to host the QBC again.

Gotham Baseball's Mark Healey returns to moderate the State Of the Mets Panel

Joe "@PSLtoFLUSHING" is doing a Mets Minor League Panel.

The Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award will be given out.

We are thinking about having a QBC Panel where fans can ask us about what has gone on with the QBC in the last year.

There will be autograph signings.

There should be Three player panels.

Check out www.queensbaseballconvention.com

You can buy Merch at www.QBCmerchstand.com

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PETE ALONSO NAMED NATIONAL LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

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PETE ALONSO NAMED

NATIONAL LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

FLUSHING, N.Y., November 11, 2019 – New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso tonight was named the 2019 National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA).

Alonso received 29 of 30 first-place votes and garnered 148 of a possible 150 voting points. He is the second Mets position player (also, Darryl Strawberry in 1983) and sixth player in club history overall to win the award. Four Mets pitchers have also been named Rookie of the Year: Tom Seaver (1967), Jon Matlack (1972), Dwight Gooden (1984) and Jacob deGrom (2014).

The 24-year-old put together one of the greatest offensive seasons ever by a rookie, setting numerous Mets and major league records. Most notably, he became the first Met and first rookie to lead the majors outright in home runs, swatting a major league rookie-record 53 blasts.

“I am so grateful to the Baseball Writers’ Association for their recognition,” Alonso said. “I’m truly blessed and humbled to be part of a group of some of the best to ever play the game. This season was the most special time I’ve ever had on a baseball field. I’m extremely thankful to the Mets for allowing me the opportunity to prove myself at the major league level this year. I can’t wait to get back to work in the spring and make a push for the postseason in 2020.”

Alonso was a three-time NL Rookie of the Month honoree, taking home the award in April, June and September. The only other players to win three NL Rookie of the Month awards are Jason Bay (2004) and Juan Soto (2018).

In addition to setting Mets club marks for home runs, extra-base hits (85) and total bases (348) in his first major league season, Alonso also established club rookie records for hits (155), RBI (120), runs scored (103), at-bats (597), plate appearances (693), games played (161), slugging percentage (.583), OBP (.358) and OPS (.941). He tied the club rookie record with 72 walks.

“Pete’s historic rookie season created great memories and thrilled Mets fans all year,” Mets COO Jeff Wilpon said. “We are very proud of how he represents our fans, teammates and the organization on and off the field with his energy, enthusiasm and passion.”

Alonso became the first rookie position player in Mets history to be named to the NL All-Star team. He was the first rookie to win the Home Run Derby outright as well, defeating fellow rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the final round. In the Midsummer Classic, he went 1-2 with a two-run single and a stolen base, making him the first rookie with multiple RBI in an All-Star Game.

“Pete was a joy to watch all season long for our passionate fans as well as all of us in the organization,” Mets Executive Vice President and General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen said. “We’re so proud to see his on-field results match his tireless work ethic.”

Alonso led the NL in extra-base hits, was second in total bases, third in RBI, sixth in slugging and seventh in OPS. He led all qualified rookies in games played, hits, home runs, RBI, OPS, extra-base hits, runs scored, walks, total bases and slugging percentage.

Alonso will receive the award during the 97^th Annual New York Baseball Writers’ Dinner on January 25, 2020 at the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel.