Good Morning. Happy Birthday Pete Smith and Joander Suarez. It was Pete Alonso’s and Luis Guillorme’s turn to talk to the press, and Matt den Dekker is back as a coach.
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Our @NYDNSports back page: Pete Alonso, who has sights set on getting Mets to playoffs, says he quit social media to "live in real life." @DeeshaThosar -- https://t.co/ooBsC77iPH pic.twitter.com/fQiMI7rWGZ
— Tom Biersdorfer (@TomBiersdorfer) February 27, 2021
Pete Alonso talks about what this offseason was like for him:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 26, 2021
"I came into camp being the best version of myself. I'm ready for this season and I'm ready to help this team win. It's gonna be a good year" pic.twitter.com/RSv0pPyagx
"Real life is just absolutely fantastic...I want to spend every second soaking in every single day"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 26, 2021
- Pete Alonso on why he deactivated his social media accounts pic.twitter.com/kNfxN2xeF2
"I hope all five boroughs turn into a massive block party when we do it"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 26, 2021
- Pete Alonso on the Mets possibly winning a World Series pic.twitter.com/aBC8l0Zqau
Pete Alonso talks about what he took away from last season:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 26, 2021
"I'm really happy that last year happened the way it did because I feel like I'm very prepared for this year" pic.twitter.com/ZhHyNRe4Xz
"I will never think of myself as a DH. I will always think of myself as a first baseman"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 26, 2021
- Pete Alonso talks about being a DH last season and why he will always consider himself a first baseman pic.twitter.com/BgwKZvXLjS
Pete Alonso talks about having fans back in the stadium this season:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 26, 2021
"I can't wait to hear people cheer again in person. For me, it's addicting and I love it. It's awesome" pic.twitter.com/3vLvOnXhci
Pete Alonso still wants the Mets to rock the black jerseys on Fridays this year:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 26, 2021
"I'm just picturing in my mind everybody in the stadium with a blacked-out jersey. I think it'd be so intimidating...it'd bring a lot of swagger and a lot of moxie" pic.twitter.com/f55ek8PsoF
Luis Rojas talks about where Pete Alonso is mentally in spring training:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 26, 2021
"He is tough on himself but I think he needs that. That motivates him" pic.twitter.com/Skk1Hw9XiM
On BNNY presented by Tri-State @Cadillac, @SteveGelbs talks about Pete Alonso's presser today, while @Anthony_Recker discusses how challenging it is to cope with failure at the big league level https://t.co/HVpYoBcX02 pic.twitter.com/S0MJBWQ2bz
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2021
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Post: Swing tweaks have Luis Guillorme’s Mets value growing.
"Having a better approach now...your approach might not be the same when you're playing every day than coming off the bench"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 26, 2021
- Luis Guillorme on his improvements at the plate last season pic.twitter.com/SIJhUYZZFV
NY
Post: Dellin Betances looks sharp early in Mets spring training.
Dellin Betances says he was sitting "low 90s" with his four-seamer during live BP today. Last year at this time, he says he was around 86 mph.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 26, 2021
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A brief history of three trades the Mets and Yankees made and then cancelled.
According to Andy Martino, the Mets and
Yankees had deals in place that would have sent Jay Bruce,
Neil
Walker, and Zack Wheeler to the Yankees at different times
for prospects but at the last minute deals were cancelled.
The
Brooklyn Trolley Blogger: N.Y. Mets: Hoping Trevor May Brings Stability to
Bullpen Uncertainty. “Last year he clocked in at a career-high 96.7mph but
threw it a career-low 51.8% of the time after averaging 60.6% over his first
five seasons…Net result, he posted career-highs with a 14.7 K/9 average and
39.6 K% through 24 appearances, and 23.1 innings pitched.”
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Miles from Shea: Get To Know A 2021 Non-Roster Invitee: Jared Robinson.
New to the orange and blue. 🔶🔷 @itsthephenom626 pic.twitter.com/BXgbpWepPo
— Mets Farm Report (@MetsFarmReport) February 24, 2021
Interesting hire on the Mets' minor league side: Matt den Dekker is back in the organization as the outfield and baserunning coordinator.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 26, 2021
Den Dekker last appeared as a professional player for the Long Island Ducks in 2019. He played parts of three seasons for the Mets.
Carlos Carrasco has arrived at Mets camp. He's on site today after missing the first four days for an undisclosed, non-injury reason.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 26, 2021
First look at Carlos Carrasco in a Mets uniform this morning: pic.twitter.com/WXFB268cjB
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 26, 2021
Brandon Drury and Wilfredo Tovar are the two Mets players still missing from camp due to non-injury issues. The team still expects both players to arrive this weekend.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 26, 2021
Mets acting GM Zack Scott joined @gappleSNY on Mets Hot Stove to talk about how the Francisco Lindor trade went down, possible contract extensions, and more: https://t.co/XAvKX7Ou2k pic.twitter.com/qL3Ly2IttJ
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2021
Is it smart for the Mets to extend Francisco Lindor before he plays one game?@martinonyc & @DougWilliamsSNY discuss it on the latest episode of Shea Anything! https://t.co/WcnB0hu4ej
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2021
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📸 Seventh-ranked Mets prospect Khalil Lee, whom the organization acquired earlier this month from the Royals, watching batting practice on a back field today. pic.twitter.com/kj13jOxWis
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 26, 2021
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— Mets Farm Report (@MetsFarmReport) February 26, 2021
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Theres a story to be told about what was going on during taping of this segment. Anyways heres some Mets related thoughts for upcoming show! https://t.co/DCcgO840dC
— Ernest Dove (@ernestdove) February 27, 2021
Taijuan Walker, Carlos Carrasco, Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso came out this afternoon to support Alex Cohen's relaunch of the Amazin' Mets Foundation. pic.twitter.com/WBXslEWEHU
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 26, 2021
Today, the @Mets launched @AmazinMetsFdn, a foundation committed to providing needed services & opportunities in neighborhoods near Citi Field 👏 pic.twitter.com/2MdpLoKL0l
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 26, 2021
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- Sammy Taylor (1933)
- Pete Smith (1966)
- Joander Suarez (2000)
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- Duke Snider (2011)
1989 - Washington State University first baseman John Olerud undergoes brain surgery for the removal of an aneurysm. The left-handed first baseman had collapsed on January 11th after a workout. As a result of the aneurysm, he will wear a helmet at all times while on the playing field. Olerud will go on to enjoy a successful 17-season major league career with the Blue Jays, Mets, Mariners, Yankees and Red Sox, winning a batting title in 1993 and two All-Star berths.
Mack’s Blast From the Past: Morning Report – 2-27-14 – John Loopy, Picture Day, Kevin Plawecki, Jenrry Mejia, Chats.
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February 27, 2011: Duke Snider passed away at age 84. He played one season with the @Mets (1963). In 129 games played, Snider batted .243 with 14 HR and 45 RBI. #MetsRewind #LGM #MetsTwitter pic.twitter.com/s5LGFowcNM
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All sounding good - Betances velocity up, Pete ready, Cookie in camp, Luis ready to rock, Matt den Dekker back as OF coach, Stroman coaching Allean, and ... Jordan Humphreys claimed by the Giants?.
ReplyDeleteMets badly need Betances to be good.
ReplyDeleteIf I were to go to spring training some time, before the games start would be the best time to go. It appears players are more relaxed, just looking at the goings on. There isn’t much to do yet, the stories are pretty repetitive and there’s about 55 players that deserve a spot. I can’t imagine the decision making that will be needed for Hunter, Montgomery, Eickoff, and Vizcaino. And I don’t want to see Blevins on the team, taking up a roster spot.
ReplyDeleteIs it me or are most player’s interviews more thoughtful and interesting but Alonso’s always turn into rah-rah sessions of jockism? I think I need to step away from this team for a week because I’m just getting burned out of listening to nothing trying to sound like something.
I don't think any Met can be more under the radar than Luis Rojas is right now. Thinking back, no news is good news.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments - BTB, looks like Bill Madden this weekend is the first to officially put Luis Rojas on the Hot Seat (aside from our own Ray Savage and others here). Seeing how long Sandy kept Terry Collins, I think Luis would have a long leash but with the new owner, you never know. As Steve Cohen has said that he does not like people earning on his dime so that could possibly mean a manager like Buck Showalter at some point in the future.
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