Good Morning. Happy Birthday Brian Bannister. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Carlos Carrasco, and Kevin Pillar speak to the media, Steve Cohen energizes Mets camp, and Harol Gonzalez will start the Spring opener for the Mets on Monday.
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SNY.TV:
Mets announce Harol Gonzalez and Jordan
Yamamoto will start first two spring training games. “Harol Gonzalez will start…on Monday against the
Marlins, while former Marlin Jordan
Yamamoto will get the ball for the team’s home opener against the Astros on
Tuesday…Tuesday’s game is one of 11 spring training games that will air on
either SNY or PIX11 this year.
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— SNY (@SNYtv) February 25, 2021
Our full broadcast schedule for 2021 Mets Spring Training! 🌴 pic.twitter.com/AlXTvh3Rz3
Mets prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong set to begin pro journey https://t.co/sJWyUVItJv pic.twitter.com/91fXH4JghO
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) February 28, 2021
Pete Crow-Armstrong talks about what motivates him:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2021
"I play because I love it and I play because I want to be really, really great at this sport" pic.twitter.com/GjF85hxIkS
Pete Crow-Armstrong on who he's been trying to learn from at spring training:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2021
"Kevin Pillar, Albert Almora, Mallex Smith, they've all been super open to having conversations with me about whatever it is" pic.twitter.com/IoMSrF8gMm
Here' top pick Pete Crow-Armstrong on his experience in big league camp at age 18: pic.twitter.com/s4sbrCxZOz
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 27, 2021
Luis Rojas on what he's learned about Pete Crow-Armstrong from watching him at spring training:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2021
"He's looked really good. He's having a great experience at camp...he's like a sponge out there. All smiles, all good energy, good vibes" pic.twitter.com/TIQGNSbr6M
Mike
Puma NY Post: Mets’ Carlos Carrasco glad he received vaccine while in remission.
“The Mets right-hander, who is in remission from leukemia, said he missed the
first week of workouts on the advice of his doctors, who suggested additional
measures. ‘They just want to make sure my heart is fine, my leukemia is fine,
so that is why the delay a little bit,’ Carrasco said Saturday, a day after his
first workout with the team.”
SNY.TV:
Mets' Carlos Carrasco is healthy and hopes to throw 180 to 200 innings this
season.
"They said I'm glad you're here on this team. We don't have to face you anymore."
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 27, 2021
Carlos Carrasco says his new Mets teammates greeted him enthusiastically when he showed up to camp this week: pic.twitter.com/AKyQSNIFYL
Kevin Pillar took live BP off Sam McWilliams (pictured here) today and described him as having "elite" stuff. The Mets signed McWilliams to a big league deal this winter despite his never having pitched in the Majors. pic.twitter.com/KMm794Qlbl
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 27, 2021
Kevin Pillar talks about why he decided to sign with the Mets:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2021
"When you come to a team that's ready to win right now, that greatly excited me from the first time we spoke" pic.twitter.com/KKrOk9HyDh
"You got some of the best players in the world. You got arguably the best shortstop in the game, you got the best starting pitcher in the game...just a really exciting time to be a Met"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2021
- Kevin Pillar on this Mets team pic.twitter.com/TrYPGJkMDF
🎧🍎 New Shea Anything! 🎧🍎@martinonyc & @DougWilliamsSNY discuss what Aaron Loup can bring to the Mets: https://t.co/0JX0QSdGQT
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2021
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Bill
Madden NY Daily News: Aaron Boone, Luis Rojas among the managers on the hot
seat heading into 2021 MLB season. “We do not know yet about Cohen’s
patience level, but even though the three-peat NL East champion Braves also
spent a ton of money on improvements this winter, one suspects the new owner is
going to be extremely unsatisfied if the Mets don’t at least get into the postseason
— no easy task playing in the toughest division in baseball.”
Mets.com:
Cohen's presence energizes Mets at camp. “Rojas credited Cohen for
increasing the energy around the complex, given both his enthusiasm for
baseball and the changes he has made to the roster…’He was going to every other
field just to see the guys doing fundamentals and then taking BP,’ Mets manager
Luis Rojas said. ‘It’s great to have him around. … I’m looking forward to his
presence more and more in camp.’”
NY
Post: Mets’ Francisco Lindor crushes homer during BP session. “Francisco
Lindor has arrived with some pop. The Mets star shortstop crushed a home
run to deep center field off Taijuan Walker during a live batting practice
session on a back field.”
💥 💥 💥 💥 @Lindor12BC pic.twitter.com/CbUy3h8MPB
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2021
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MLB
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Joel
Sherman NY Post: MLB must stop punishing top prospects. “So in the next
collective-bargaining agreement, those incentives [teams delaying Major League
Service time to extend player control] must be eliminated. You know why?
Because this is not just a player issue. This is a baseball issue.”
NY
Post: MLB adding plexiglass to help limit COVID-19 spread. “…a large piece
of plexiglass behind the netting...The protocols call for a “buffer zone”
between the field of play and fans in attendance. The zone around the dugout
must be at least 12 feet, measured from the front of the dugout roof closest to
the field.”
MLB.com:
MLB News
Who will be the next player to 3,000 hits?
Trout meets with fan, accepts apology after being robbed on attempted catch
Highest form of flattery: Rojas runs through Dodgers rotation in rare pitching performance
Switch-pitcher Cijntje's encore in second pro start? More goose eggs, K's
Cubs erupt in LA, hand Dodgers largest shutout home loss in franchise history
No. 4 overall prospect picks up 1st big league W
Why Carroll's early season power surge looks legit
Ohtani 'right where they needed him to be' in 3rd 'pen session
Belli, Yanks' bats snap out of slump: 'That was big-time'
MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Trade Rumors
Mariners Select Ben Williamson
Nationals Place Orlando Ribalta On 15-Day IL, Promote Cole Henry
Red Sox Place Richard Fitts On 15-Day IL, Select Michael Fulmer
Yankees Place Marcus Stroman On 15-Day IL, Select Allan Winans
Royals Place Sam Long On 15-Day IL, Call Up Evan Sisk
Astros Notes: Arrighetti, Gusto, Rodgers
Yahoo Sports:
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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Jose Soriano breaking out, Chase Meidroth gets the call
Fan reaches into Mike Trout’s glove to snatch a catch from Angels outfielder
Salt attack sets up RCB victory against Royals
Mets at Athletics: How to watch on April 13, 2025
Cubs finish with 21 hits, have huge night in 16-0 rout of Dodgers
ICYMI in Mets Land: Bats go quiet in loss to A's, top prospects off to strong start
Red Sox place RHP Richard Fitts on IL, call up veteran pitcher
Roki Sasaki takes another step forward, Dodgers' offense regresses in laugher of a loss
Mets Prospect Notes: Jett Williams off to hot start, Drew Gilbert showcasing power during rehab
Mets prospect Matt Allan touches 96 mph in second strong start, Brandon Sproat bounces back
ESPN:
www.espn.com - MLB
Cubs feast in Dodgers' worst home shutout loss
Masterful win: Son of ex-PGAer gets 1st MLB win
Yanks' Stroman gets injection for inflamed knee
FOX Sports:
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Cubs vs. Dodgers Highlights | MLB on FOX
Cubs hand Dodgers worst shutout loss in franchise history with 16-0 thrashing
Carson Kelly crushes his second homer of the night in Cubs' 16-0 win over Dodgers
CBS Sports:
CBSSports.com Headlines
Braves' Spencer Strider slated to make MLB return this week as ace comes back from elbow surgery
Free MLB home run parlay for April 13: Pete Alonso, Nick Castellanos among best bets for Sunday HR props
Athletics open path for slugging prospect by moving Brent Rooker to the outfield
SportsSpyder:
Today
in Mets History Per
Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Tom Spencer (1951)
- Brian Bannister (1981)
Died on this date:
- Tom Sturdivant (2009)
Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Dave Kingman from the San Francisco Giants on February 28, 1975.
New York Mets traded Steve Henderson to the Chicago Cubs for Dave Kingman on February 28, 1981.
New York Mets signed free agent Pedro Feliciano on February 28, 2006.
Cleveland Indians signed Juan Uribe
of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 28, 2016.
|
1975 |
The Mets purchase slugger Dave Kingman from the
Giants. The 26 year-old first baseman/outfielder was drafted by San Francisco
as the team's first pick in the initial round of the secondary phase of the
1970 amateur draft. |
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6 comments:
Harol Gonzalez gets the first start - a big opportunity, and Yamamoto in the 2nd game too.
Pete Crow A says he has learned more in a week than in a year - the top prospects ought to be around these elite pros a lot - they could really accelerate their development.
The other Pete - Alonso - seems ready and raring to go - nice.
Sam McDowell err, I mean McWilliams, flashing elite stuff. Nice.
Carrasco heathy and ready - nice.
Pillar saying "my CF D hasn't slipped" - nice.
Everything is nice right now.
Tom, It seems like every Spring, I think the Mets are going to win the WS. Heck - last Spring I thought Wacha and Porcello were great pick-ups. But then reality sets in and we end up with another 3rd place or 4th place finish. Are the Mets better this year, yes. But, even with the improvements, they could still finish 3rd or 4th in a very tough Eastern Division. I just hope they stay healthy so we can enjoy the ride.
Glad Harol Gonzalez is finally getting a chance. Good for him.
On Pete, I didn't come away at all impressed with his comments. One thing is clear: He sure doesn't want to DH. That will be a problem down the road. I wish he showed more awareness of the things he did wrong, the things he needs to work on, versus just embracing the idea that the numbers would be there across 162-game season. Maybe he's wrong. But he was really bad for just about all of 2020. There's room for improvement. He gave away so many ABs, just carved up and spit out. Not the brightest guy on the team.
The hype on McWilliams is ridiculous. Never pitched an inning in MLB. He's 25. We'll see. Getting real batters out in tight situations is a far cry from dazzling the computer at an indoor facility. We do know that at AAA in 2019 he got demoted after giving up 72 hits and 40 ER in 44 innings with a WHIP of 2.023. But, hey, Durham is tough. Maybe this guy has put it all together during the pandemic. It's possible. This is the vaunted "depth" everyone keeps raving about. Would be nice to see him consistently pitch well in AAA for half a season.
Glad to see Carrasco in camp. As great as he's been, I find the medical past a little concerning. The delayed arrival wasn't the most encouraging thing in the world.
Read an article about Betances, just some guy's opinion (bloggers tend to be either retired or 16 years old with no memory of John Olerud) that he'll be PERFECTLY FINE pitching at lower velocity. Well, okay, sure. So long as the other stuff is sharp and crisp. But the lower velocity signals an arm that is not at full strength -- seems likely that the slider might also lose a little bite. And 98 MPH high heat is a tough weapon to lose in your arsenal. I think he's experienced, professional, talented and can "get by" on diminished stuff. He's gotten a lot of big outs over the years. Not at all confident that he'll be a quality guy. I'll be hoping. Expectations low.
Enjoyed "meeting" Pete Crow-Armstrong. Let's hope he learns how to hit over the next couple of years. Would be awesome to have a plus defender in CF.
Jimmy
Amazing as always Jimmy.
Agree on Betances. I don't see him thriving at a lower velocity. I think one difference this year is that if he is awful in April - he will be released by May.
McWilliams is 100% hype at this point. A major league $1M contract for a guy that has never established himself as a Major League relief pitcher? Seems like a stretch move from Sandy to try and prove how smart he is. At the same time they let Chasen Shreve go who did have success in MLB.
Last Spring, you made your estimate based on (among other things) a rotation that included Stro and Thor.
Had they pitched all season, ypur feeling would have become reality, or close to it.
Whatever happened to Intrasquad games on the 2 days before the 1st pre-season game? I looked forward to them, but they've been gone for a few years.
Why?
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