Former San Francisco Giants lefty declares to sign an additional two years to his contract with the New York Mets.
News of a deal between the New York Mets and a San Francisco Giants lefty from the 2023 season broke very early on Sunday morning. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, veteran pitcher Sean Manaea has agreed to a two-year, $28 million contract with the Mets.
Former SF Giants lefty signs a two-year contract with the New York Mets.
There is an opt-out clause in the deal after the first season. Manaea will be a part of a rotation that also includes José Quintana, Luis Severino, and Kodai Senga.
The left-hander signed a very similar contract with the Giants during the previous offseason. He signed a $25 million, two-year contract to join San Francisco. Following a disappointing season with the Padres in which he recorded a 4.96 ERA over 30 games.
Despite starting the 2023 season in the rotation, the eight-year veteran had a terrible season. Before being sent to the bullpen, he made eight appearances, six of which were starts, and recorded a 7.96 ERA. Early on, the results weren’t much better, and he occasionally showed up in non-leverage scenarios.
By the middle of the season, though, things had started to turn around and the outcomes had improved. Strangely, despite better overall numbers, Manaea spent the majority of the remainder of the year in the bullpen. This includes a 20-game streak in which he failed to allow a home run.
Whether Manaea would choose to opt out of his contract was a moot point. Even though his total performance did not necessarily warrant it, he ended the year strongly. Last impressions can work in a player’s favor during free agency.
Naturally, Manaea chose to back out of his agreement, and rumors circulated that he was dissatisfied with his 2023 role. The seasoned pitcher was a positive presence in the Giants’ clubhouse and never publicly expressed his dissatisfaction. His tenure with San Francisco did set him up for a modest pay raise each year and the opportunity to reenter the market the following offseason.
The Los Angeles Clippers were the visiting team at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, and things could have gone very wrong. With five straight wins and 14 of their previous 16 games played, the Clippers appeared to be a title contender, especially with Leonard, Harden, and George as their legal team. Rather, it was the Lakers making huge plays and winning 106–103, which was much needed.
This was not a masterwork. It was a dreadful first half. Ten turnovers were made by the Lakers. The Clippers’ field goal percentage was 43%. D’Angelo Russell’s three-point shooting percentage was 0–4. Ivica Zubac, who scored 14 points in the half, was the only Clipper who looked like he was ready to go. The four-person road team led.
The Lakers awoke in the second half. The best criticism of Los Angeles this season has been the poor quality of the supporting cast surrounding James and Anthony Davis. They performed better on Sunday. The second half saw three threes from Russell. Off the bench, Christian Wood scored nine points. Max Christie added seven points. Despite James’ lead of 25 points, nine Lakers scored, including four in double figures, against the Clippers.
“To win basketball games and championships, it takes the others,” Davis remarked. “These guys had an amazing performance tonight. The fact that these guys are performing well simply eases the burden on “Bron” and me.
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