Good Morning. Happy Birthday Eddie Murray. Michael Conforto, Taijuan Walker, and Edwin Diaz talk to the Media, Jacob deGrom hits 99 and Steve Cohen is back on Twitter.
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I’m heading down to spring training this weekend again .You can feel the positive vibe amongst the players.LGM
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) February 23, 2021
NY
Post: Mets’ Taijuan Walker using analytics to become better pitcher. “Walker, after digesting the numbers, added a
two-seam fastball and converted his cutter into more of a slider. No longer
looking to boost his strikeout totals, the 28-year-old Walker says he is
comfortable pitching to contact and conserving his bullets.
Taijuan Walker on why he decided to join the Mets:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 23, 2021
"Getting Lindor, a top 5 player in the game easily, Carrasco, deGrom...the energy is great" pic.twitter.com/EcSbi3ptZq
On BNNY presented by Tri-State @Cadillac, @SteveGelbs, @AnthonyMcCarron, @Britt_Ghiroli & @MaggieGray break down what Michael Conforto has said regarding an extension, and discuss how crucial it is that the Mets get this done in a timely manner pic.twitter.com/anRNnJnp5X
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 24, 2021
Michael Conforto and the Mets have not yet discussed a contract extension. pic.twitter.com/6bi2AQMPU6
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 23, 2021
"I can't lie and say that I haven't thought about it, but my focus is on this team"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 23, 2021
- Michael Conforto on a possible contract extension with the Mets pic.twitter.com/xTC3AfaPFW
Michael Conforto wants to see the Mets bring back the black jerseys:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 23, 2021
"I'm on board. I think a lot of the guys would be" pic.twitter.com/vnOSxgbUqS
SNY.TV:
Mets’ Michael Conforto suggests ideas for improved MLB pay system “The
primary issue for me is competition. We want this to be a competitive league.
We want all 30 teams trying to win. I guess there is no perfect league out
there, but we can make it better. We can do things to incentivize winning and
not incentive losing.”
.@SugarDiaz39 and @mconforto8 talk about their offseason training and the atmosphere around camp. #LGM pic.twitter.com/qN65qxKzw6
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 23, 2021
Edwin Diaz on continuing his strong performance from last season after a tough first year with the Mets:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 23, 2021
"It's not how you start, it's how you end" pic.twitter.com/5uZuUyejXQ
"My mindset and my preparation is to be the closer of this team"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 23, 2021
- Edwin Diaz pic.twitter.com/dTbzVHO0BC
Jacob deGrom was throwing 99 MPH at camp today:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 23, 2021
"It's getting ridiculous" - Luis Rojas pic.twitter.com/por7DRPQZy
Camp is heating up 🌴🔥 pic.twitter.com/eB9loxlw29
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 23, 2021
Five potential breakout picks for 2021?
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) February 24, 2021
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Mets
Reid Detmers, Angels
Gunnar Henderson, Orioles
Alexander Mojica, Pirates
Rece Hinds, Reds
Here's why: https://t.co/HKRGqb79VP pic.twitter.com/arKhVbUoqU
👀 @petecrowarm at his first big league camp. pic.twitter.com/28Uv7OBOGn
— Mets Farm Report (@MetsFarmReport) February 23, 2021
“Seems really down to earth, mature above his years. His speed is certainly something that pops out.”
— MetsFanMania (@MetsFanMania) February 23, 2021
-Michael Conforto on Pete Crow-Armstrong pic.twitter.com/fLGROAhsc9
Mr DiComo, Stephen nogosek is not new to the porn stache. https://t.co/laVLMLhq3V pic.twitter.com/2ZnFe5OkwS
— Ernest Dove (@ernestdove) February 23, 2021
Two of the Mets' highest-ranked prospects, Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty, during live BPs this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/QdrStDVt7A
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 23, 2021
Mets top prospect Francisco Álvarez snaps off some throws to second base during Mets workouts this morning. pic.twitter.com/S6CnwD2nkX
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 23, 2021
Future stud. pic.twitter.com/hxR1ETtCCQ
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 23, 2021
Dont be shocked if Harol Gonzalez shows up at Citi field pitching for Mets in 2021 even with all the depth brought in. He can get you 5+ innings and keep them in the game. I truly believe that. https://t.co/XM9FD3RrUG
— Ernest Dove (@ernestdove) February 23, 2021
📸 First look at another Mets newcomer, Sean Reid-Foley, during live BPs this morning. pic.twitter.com/hPLXDmw0V6
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 24, 2021
📸 Cool look here at sidearmer Trevor Hildenberger, who's in Mets camp on a minor league deal. pic.twitter.com/nGK1M4jpr2
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 24, 2021
Dellin Betances was focusing on his arm angle/mechanics in today's bullpen session, per Luis Rojas, rather than velocity.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 23, 2021
That said, his fastball has dipped quite a bit from his prime. Betances said last year that he may need to learn to pitch at lower velocities. pic.twitter.com/Y48VLk25Z7
🎧🍎 New Shea Anything! 🍎🎧@martinonyc & @DougWilliamsSNY discuss what Sandy Alderson & Zack Scott are doing on a daily basis during Spring Training https://t.co/jKLH6Gc7U5
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 24, 2021
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Former Met @tykelly11 with some important Spring Training lessons:
— Mets Fix (@MetsFix) February 24, 2021
1. Always Bring Your Uniform to the Game
2. Don’t Let Coaches Know About Your Nerdy Hobbies
3. Competition Can Be “Friendly"
And you have to check out the one about "McGoob"https://t.co/SmTdQy6QfQ
NY
Post: Michael Conforto doesn’t want Mets to fall into this trap “…you can
fall into this mode of thinking that you’re better than you are. You’re not
good unless you win a lot of games, that’s just plain and simple. And we
haven’t done that yet.”
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Miles From Shea: Get To Know A 2021 Non-Roster Invitee: Tylor Megill. “He was drafted in the 8th round
in 2018 and could see some time in Queens this year, otherwise he’ll break into
the bigs next year. Tylor is 6’7″ which is one of those things you can’t teach
a pitcher.”
The Brooklyn #Dodgers play their final game at Ebbets Field (September 1957) Gil Hodges, Roy Campanella & Sandy Koufax are honored in a pregame ceremony! #MLB #Baseball #History pic.twitter.com/QZ6bgfkNuq
— Baseball by BSmile (@BSmile) February 24, 2021
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in Mets History Per
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Born on this date:
- Eddie Murray (1956)
- Gustavo Molina (1982)
Transactions:
New York Mets traded George
Stone to the Texas Rangers
for Bill Hands on
February 24, 1976.
New York Mets signed free agent Rod
Barajas of the Toronto Blue
Jays on February 24, 2010.
|
1966 |
The Braves
sign the University of Southern California hurler Tom Seaver, but
Commissioner William Eckert nullifies the contract due to rules that govern
the signing of college players. The right-hander, who is declared ineligible
by USC, will become available to any team, except Atlanta, willing to match
the original contract in a lottery, which the Mets will win that also
included bids by the Indians and the Phillies. |
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Remembering Mets History (1976) Dave Kingman's Big Season Start & The Longest HR Hit at Wrigley Field
Remembering Mets History (1968) Mets Lose 1-0 in a Six Hour 24 Inning Game - One of the Longest Games in MLB History
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I LOVE SAVING "BULLETS" - SMART PITCHER:
ReplyDelete“Walker, after digesting the numbers, added a two-seam fastball and converted his cutter into more of a slider. No longer looking to boost his strikeout totals, the 28-year-old Walker says he is comfortable pitching to contact and conserving his bullets.
Well, pitching to contact is not good because contact can be harmful, even weak contact has killed Syndergaard at times. But, whatever...
ReplyDeleteBetances adjusting to lower velocity? Great. How do the Yankees always seem to know when to let go of a player, and how do the Mets learn this?
Walker has impressed me with his preparedness, intelligence, self-awareness.
ReplyDeleteIf healthy, he'll be an excellent #4.
Yes, strikeouts are the best result a pitcher can achieve. And one of the best general indicators of future success (or not). But not everybody has that ability. Walker's K-rates still play. In terms of working deep in games, weak early contact can be effective.
I look forward to watching him work.
Jimmy
Pitching to contact doesn't work for Mets Pitchers because the Mets can't catch the ball. Hopefully with McCann behind the plate and Lindor at SS this year it will be better.
ReplyDeleteI like Walker as well. Think he will be solid this year.