Good Morning. Happy Birthday to Michael Conforto. Sam McWilliams, Albert Almora, Jeremy Hefner, and Francisco Alvarez talk to the press, J.T. Ginn invited to the MLB Camp, and Francisco Lindor to play in today’s Spring Training Game.
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Newsday: Sam McWilliams could be hidden gem for Mets' bullpen after 15 teams made offer. “He was 25 years old and a veteran of six minor-league seasons — zero major-league games …Over the previous year-plus, he had undergone a data- and technology-driven reinvention, helping him throw harder and use his 6-7, 230-pound body better...So he and his representative…had Trackman reports — spin rate and other modern metrics teams have come to value…What it turned into: 15 offers, including more than one for a major-league contract."
Sam McWilliams talks about what changes he's made:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 28, 2021
"Really the main focus was, like I've talked about before, just staying behind the fastball, behind the four-seam, getting that vertical movement" pic.twitter.com/K6RB0Zqzpq
Francisco Álvarez talks about what he's learned from James McCann so far:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 28, 2021
"I have learned a lot just from watching him and how he prepares himself and how he goes about his routine" pic.twitter.com/IPKZbU5QyN
Albert Almora talks about working with Chili Davis again:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 28, 2021
"Chili's been great. I'm super excited to work with a familiar persona" pic.twitter.com/cqDbPK6TYA
"Pressure is a privilege"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 28, 2021
- Luis Rojas on the expectations surrounding the Mets this season pic.twitter.com/0kQJ8igq8b
Newsday:
Mets' approach to Noah Syndergaard's rehab from Tommy John surgery: Patience is
key. "He’s been locked in the whole time, listening, adjusting,"
Hefner said. "I’m proud of him for sticking to that, because it can be
tough. Sometimes when you feel good, you want to do too much, and when you
don’t feel good, you want to do less. But trying to be as consistent and
constant as possible will get a better outcome at the end of this thing."
Jeremy Hefner talks about Noah Syndergaard's rehab:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 28, 2021
"He's right on track...the work ethic is never in question" pic.twitter.com/G0jyunARts
Jeremy Hefner on his confidence in this team heading into the season:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 28, 2021
"Our confidence is at an all-time high right now. You have 48 leading your pitching staff...I feel really good about where our team is and what we can accomplish this year" pic.twitter.com/26md6bwi0X
Jeremy Hefner on who has surprised him in spring training so far:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 28, 2021
"Probably Jacob Barnes...we feel like he's put himself in a really good position to go out and have a great spring and put him in a good position to potentially help us this year" pic.twitter.com/XSlMzNjJMt
Here's who will pitch for the Mets in tomorrow's Grapefruit League opener against the Marlins:
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 28, 2021
-Harol Gonzalez
-Sean Reid-Foley
-Ryley Gilliam
-Trevor Hildenberger
-Stephen Tarpley
-Thomas Szapucki
The Mets have added pitching prospect J.T. Ginn to their spring training roster.
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) February 28, 2021
Check out the latest #Mets #SpringTraining Update featuring Pete Alonso and @SugarDiaz39 as we get ready to play our first game of the spring tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/QIjKo0UMI7
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 28, 2021
NY
Post: Mets won’t waste any time starting Francisco Lindor. “The star shortstop, who was the big prize of
the Mets’ strong offseason, is expected to be among the starters who will hit
the road Monday to play in the club’s Grapefruit League opener against the
Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium.”
Francisco Lindor will be in uniform playing a Mets game tomorrow:https://t.co/LuGyFzbpyi
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 28, 2021
Drawing up perfection. @Lindor12BC
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 26, 2021
✍️: @GrafixJoker pic.twitter.com/oSj5gjcYZm
Hello @jerryblevins! 👋 pic.twitter.com/p16gymu3eD
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 26, 2021
NY
Post: Carlos
Carrasco threw his first bullpen session since his delayed arrival to
spring training, working with catcher James
McCann. The veteran right-hander said he believes he should still have
enough time to build up to be ready for the start of the regular season.
Amazing
Avenue: Marcel Renteria and his slider could be another dark horse bullpen
candidate. While the surface numbers have never been that impressive,
Marcel Renteria has great stuff when healthy.
Amazing
Avenue: Bruce Maxwell adds to the Mets’ limited catching depth. The
30-year-old hasn’t played in MLB since 2018.
213 Miles from Shea: Get To Know A Non-Roster Invitee: Tom Windle.
MLB
and SportSpyder NL East and MLB Links:
Some of yesterday's Spring Training Highlights:
#Athletics prospect Buddy Reed showing why we put him on our 2021 All-Defense team: https://t.co/ApXZrudJaK
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) February 28, 2021
pic.twitter.com/9k8f7ocHGL
A special moment in Sarasota — @TreyMancini is back! #F16HT 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Cnektkmqnf
— Frontline (@FrontlineAM) February 28, 2021
Jarred Kelenic works into a three-ball count and ropes a single in his first Cactus League at-bat of 2021: pic.twitter.com/IPDPgEbFXP
— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) February 28, 2021
Julio Rodriguez on driving in Jarred Kelenic for a game-winner in the future.
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) February 28, 2021
"That's something they are going to see for a long, long time."
Video evidence. pic.twitter.com/6swLjao46S
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) February 28, 2021
Andres Gimenez RBI triple scores Billy Hamilton. https://t.co/In1lsbrOTm
— Indians Prospective (@indiansPro) February 28, 2021
Here is yesterday's Spring Training Scoreboard.
MLB.com:
MLB News
1 newcomer on each team making an early impression
NL West rivals top Power Rankings, but a few clubs hot on their heels
Kurtz, 2024 No. 4 overall pick & A's top prospect, getting called up (source)
'Heart of a champion': Arraez in concussion protocol, placed on IL after collision
At Bat and MLB Network Product Offerings
Strider back to IL after straining right hamstring playing catch
Cubs acquire Drew Pomeranz in trade with Mariners (source)
'National Treasure' mitt includes Declaration of Independence (but no secret map)
Buehler's 9 K's help Red Sox take series on special day in Boston
MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Trade Rumors
Cubs To Acquire Drew Pomeranz From Mariners
Brewers To Select Craig Yoho
Poll: Will Alec Bohm Turn Things Around?
Braves Place Spencer Strider On IL With Hamstring Strain
Tigers Recall Jace Jung
Yankees Promote Jorbit Vivas
Yahoo Sports:
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
Braves' Spencer Strider goes on IL with strained right hamstring suffered playing catch
Braves pitcher Spencer Strider strains hamstring, goes on 15-day injured list
Even while 'struggling,' Mets star Juan Soto is still elite
MLB Power Rankings: Yankees on the rise, Cal Raleigh leads resurgent Mariners
Mets' David Stearns says 'difficult decisions are a good thing' with Francisco Alvarez, Jeff McNeil nearing return
Mets Injury Notes: Francisco Alvarez, Jeff McNeil closer to return; Mark Vientos could be option off bench
Former No. 1 picks Mize and Torkelson are giving the AL-Central-leading Tigers a boost, finally
Patriots' Day Traffic? No thank you. Red Sox' Walker Buehler spends night at hotel for early start
Don't worry about Juan Soto, Orioles get roasted & Ohtani has a baby | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
2025 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Bobby Witt Jr., Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge lead Top 300 rest of season ranks
ESPN:
www.espn.com - MLB
Arraez to concussion IL following scary collision
Braves put P Strider on IL with hamstring strain
Buehler stays at hotel to avoid marathon hassles
FOX Sports:
FOX Sports Digital
Mets' Francisco Lindor knocks a lead off home run vs. Phillies
Red Sox starter Walker Buehler booked a hotel to avoid Boston Marathon traffic
2025 MLB power rankings: What are the injuries worth monitoring?
CBS Sports:
CBSSports.com Headlines
Braves ace Spencer Strider lands on IL with hamstring strain just one start into return from UCL surgery
Free MLB player props, odds for April 21: Aaron Judge, Juan Soto among best bets for Monday runs scored picks
Free MLB home run picks for April 21: Pete Alonso, Anthony Santander among bets for Monday HR player props
SportsSpyder:
Today
in Mets History Per
Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Bing Devine (1916)
- Rich Rodriguez (1963)
- Tony Castillo (1963)
- Ramon Castro (1976)
- Michael Conforto (1993)
- Nelson Leon (1995)
Died on this date:
- Jeff McKnight (2015)
Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent Jose
Santiago on March 1, 2005.
New York Mets signed free agent Willie
Collazo on March 1, 2006.
|
1999 |
In the episode "Big Shots" of the
Everybody Loves Raymond show, security kicks out fictional Newsday sports
writer Ray Barone, played by Ray Romano, from an event honoring the Mets'
1969 World Series championship team. The Hall of Fame guards lose their
patience when the title character, who insists on using his journalist's
credentials to avoid the wait, refuses to get in line with the fans waiting
to meet their heroes, including Tug McGraw and Art Shamsky. |
2012: In an important step in
his recovery from shoulder surgery in 2010, Mets pitcher Johan Santana faces hitters for the first
time in spring training. The team is hopeful he will
be ready for Opening
Day.
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Jesse Orosco: World Champion Mets Pitcher (1979-1987) & All Time MLB Leader in Appearances
Remembering Mets History (2023) Max Scherzer Ejected for Sticky Substance & Nimmo's Five Hit Day in L.A.
Doug Flynn: Former Mets Gold Glove Second Baseman (1977 - 1981)
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I do wonder, as we've clamored for another bullpen arm (at least I have) whether that arm might be here already in Sam McWilliams.
ReplyDeleteSpring opener should be fun with Harol, Ryley, and Szapucki pitching. Let it be a bright sunny day in Florida.
In the Alvarez interview, he looked older than his actual age. I hope he becomes comfortable conversing in English, so he doesn't need a translator during what I hope will be numerous happy interviews in the coming years.
Tom - Good points as always. One thing that Alvarez brought up in his interviews yesterday that was not included in the posted clips was that he spent the winter in Florida to take advantage of the Mets training facilities. Being in the US more will help him learn English better.
ReplyDeleteDid you guys notice this? Pretty good work:
ReplyDeletehttps://metsjunkies.com/2021/03/01/deep-dive-pete-alonsos-sophomore-slump/
Thanks Gus. Yes, very good work. Hopefully with Chilli Davis back and the typical season length, Pete can get back to his 2019 form. As they discussed, he sure seemed to swing for those outside sliders. Possibly from trying to do too much.
ReplyDeleteHefner was an excellent hire by Brodie, IMO.
ReplyDeleteHe's smart, articulate, and the modern type of stat-informed pitching coach to help young athletes make sense of, and better use, the reams of data now available.
I think young pitchers will be seeking that kind of information from their coaches.
Will Hefner do a great job with the staff? I don't know. But he's the right TYPE of coach to help take the staff into the modern Statcast-driven era.
Again, side note: This is another of the peripheral benefits of Steve Cohen. Everyone looks at payroll as the measure of ownership. And, yes, it's true. But Cohen has the resources the give this organization the best, world-class analytics tools and technology and support staff moving forward.
Jimmy