Mets Daily Discussion Thread – November 27, 2025

Today is November 27th. Happy Thanksgiving!

Carlos Mendoza turns 46 today. Happy birthday to our team's manager!

Speaking of managers, on this date in 1967, the Mets traded pitcher Bill Denehy and $100,000 ($960,946 today) to the Washington Senators for Gil Hodges. Hodges would go on to manage the Mets from 1968, winning the World Series in 1969, until his fatal heart attack in 1972. Bill Denehy died on June 27, 2025.

Raul Valdes turns 48 today! Valdes was a lefty pitcher from Cuba who pitched for the 2010 Mets. On April 17, 2010, the Mets were in St. Louis and the game went into extra innings. In the top of the 18th inning, Valdes had a single for his first major league hit which came off a position player pitching but Valdes was thrown out at second. Remember, this was before the National League adopted the designated hitter. The Mets won 2-1 in the 20th inning with Mike Pelfrey getting the save. Valdes would later pitch for the Cardinals, Yankees, Phillies and Astros. He is actually still pitching today.

The Mets are teaming up with New York Cares for their 19th Annual Coat Drive presented by your local Toyota dealers on Wednesday, December 10, from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Mets Team Store at Citi Field. Free parking will be available in Lot G. Fans bringing a new or gently used winter coat will receive a voucher redeemable for two (2) tickets to a select Monday – Thursday Mets home game in 2026. Fans will be limited to one (1) ticket voucher. Fans who donate will also receive an exclusive 20% discount at the team store. Some exclusions may apply. Please note that non-winter coats like windbreakers, jean jackets, raincoats or other light jackets will not be accepted. Fans will be limited to one (1) ticket voucher. Free parking for the Coat Drive will be available in Lot G. Lot G can be accessed through Gate 1 on Seaver Way.