Everything's Jake

[Edgy MD]

Welcome Jake Reed, claimed off waivers from the Rays and quickly demoted to Syracuse.



Twenty-eight years old and now joining his fourth organization ... of 2021. Life suxx on the bubble.



Two-time winner of the Minnesota Twins organization's Harmon Killebrew Award.



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[Ceetar]

almost like they know they need pitching but weren't willing to pony up.

[G-Fafif]

Official release:

FLUSHING, N.Y., August 2, 2021 — The New York Mets today announced the club has claimed RHP Jake Reed off waivers from Tampa Bay. He will report to Miami to be part of New York's taxi squad. Reed, 28, has appeared in six games, one start with the Los Angeles Dodgers this year. He has allowed five hits, two earned runs, walked two and struck out five over 5.1 innings. He began the year in the Angels organization, before signing with the Dodgers on June 4. Reed was designated for assignment and claimed by Tampa Bay on July 25. He was designated by the Rays on July 30. In 18 minor league games this season, the 6–2, 195-pounder has struck out 28 in 22.1 innings, earned one save with a 5.24 ERA. Overall, he is 19–14 with 22 saves, 360 strikeouts and a 3.72 ERA (142 earned runs/344.0 innings) in 234 minor league games.

[bmfc1]

Janie Reed won a Silver Medal on the 2021 USA Olympic Softball Team and made a great catch in LF:

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/2021/07/25/olympics-2021-janie-and-jake-reed-share-marriage-mlb-team-usa-softball/8087336002/https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/2021/07/25/olympics-2021-janie-and-jake-reed-share-marriage-mlb-team-usa-softball/8087336002/

[Edgy MD]

Everything's https://www.nbcolympics.com/videos/janie-reed-makes-spectacular-home-run-robbing-catch-finalJanie.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

Stop this crazy thing

[MFS62]

A pitcher winning an award named after Harmon Killebrew?

He must be some kinda' good hitter, too.

Or did they name their best organizational hitter award after Bert Blyleven?



Later

[Edgy MD]

It's an award for outstanding community service.

[bmfc1]

Good column on Jake Reed:

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jake-reed-has-arrived/https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jake-reed-has-arrived/

[batmagadanleadoff]

Good column on Jake Reed: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jake-reed-has-arrived/https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jake-reed-has-arrived/

That piece was great.

[Frayed Knot]

Between Jake's arm, his reported running speed, and wife Janie's glove & bat, the Mets should use the Kumar Rocker slot pick next year to draft this couple's first born.

I mean, yeah, it'll be a bit of a wait for it to pay off and the odds of success will be reduced somewhat if the kid is a girl ... but, hey, I think it's worth a shot!