Mets News and Breakfast Links 3/24/2021

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Jose Valverde and Gary Templeton.  Mets 5 Marlins 3 as Lindor stays hot and Stroman stretches out.  

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Brandon Nimmo LF 1 for 4, RBI, Run Scored, 2 Ks; Francisco Lindor SS 3 for 4, 2 RBIs, 2 runs scored; Michael Conforto RF 0 for 3, 1K; Pete Alonso 1B 1 for 3, RBI, 1 walk; Jeff McNeil 2B 0 for 3 – hitting 0.94 this Spring; J.D. Davis 3B 1 for 3, HR, RBI, Run Scored; 1 walk, 1 K; Kevin Pillar CF 2 for 4, run scored; Tomás Nido C 0 for 3, 1 K; Marcus Stroman RHP 5 innings, 9 hits, 1 HR, 3 runs – all earned; 3 Ks; Jacob Barnes 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 1 K – bailed Marcus Stroman out of a 2 on, no out jam in the 6th; Aaron Loup 1 inning, no hits, no runs, 3 Ks; Trevor May 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 1 walk, 1 K; Tommy Hunter 1 inning, no runs, no hits. 

The Mets travel to Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, FL to take on the St. Louis Cardinals at 1:05 PM today.   

Marcus Stroman: Gold Glover™️ pic.twitter.com/wokAwN03lC

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 23, 2021

This is the type of 1-2 punch Luis Rojas envisions atop the Mets' lineup this season. Brandon Nimmo (an RBI triple here), followed by Francisco Lindor (a run-scoring double). pic.twitter.com/juyx2mHfzy

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 23, 2021

En Fuego. 🔥 @Lindor12BC pic.twitter.com/S7RWpFIk6q

— New York Mets (@Mets) March 23, 2021

.@Lindor12BC is persistent. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/iZmBae9VFq

— Cut4 (@Cut4) March 23, 2021

What a snag at the hot corner by J.D. Davis! pic.twitter.com/sQeUVdOiUD

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 23, 2021

Look out for veteran bullpen candidate Jacob Barnes, who has recovered from a rocky spring debut to submit four consecutive scoreless outings.

Today, he entered with two men on base and no one out, and retired three in a row -- two on strikeouts via his slider: pic.twitter.com/301RG3gBQq

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 23, 2021

"We haven't gone down that road at all"

The Mets have not yet discussed an extension with Marcus Stroman https://t.co/2ZZK4Sp03l pic.twitter.com/202Xc08Xhb

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 23, 2021

"Yes, the numbers are there, but I feel like I'm swinging at a lot of quality pitches," Pete Alonso says of his standout spring. pic.twitter.com/1ibpWP2IG4

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 23, 2021

Mets fifth-starter candidate Jordan Yamamoto threw five innings in a simulated game this morning at Port St. Lucie. Luis Rojas went to the back fields to watch it personally.

"We're still a long ways from ... making the decision," Rojas says of Yamamoto vs. Joey Lucchesi.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 23, 2021

On BNNY presented by Tri-State @Cadillac, @Britt_Ghiroli, @YankeesWFAN, @sal_licata, @Anthony_Recker & @DougWilliamsSNY give their X-factors for the Yankees and Mets for the 2021 season https://t.co/Ys9NDLdqPK pic.twitter.com/AV9v98IZXQ

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 24, 2021

Is Dellin Betances a lock to make the squad out of Spring Training?@martinonyc & @DougWilliamsSNY discuss it on the latest episode of Shea Anything! https://t.co/Sp7REyOZWf

SUBSCRIBE ✅
Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/hAYpdCau6t
Spotify: https://t.co/XLbfe5aVuQ pic.twitter.com/1FbnvT6iAM

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 24, 2021

PODCAST: @AnthonyDiComo talked about finally seeing Mets prospects in person, covering the team with limited access, and his book "The Captain" with David Wright.

Apple: https://t.co/Ng56iwwP3H
Spotify: https://t.co/2gJhjlqQ7k pic.twitter.com/1gkllE9zJt

— Amazin' Starts Here Podcast (@AmazinStarts) March 23, 2021

“It was devastating being a 9-year-old kid and having my mom look at me and tell me that my dad is gone and isn’t coming back.”

How rising Mets star David Peterson has overcome tragedy, heartbreak and adversity to reach this place in his life.

Story:https://t.co/igaROuw2Ts

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 23, 2021

DYK: Tomás Nido can count an Olympic swimmer, a professional tennis player and several excellent hoopsters among his relatives.

🗒 Mets notebook:https://t.co/xB3x8qn8Iu

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 23, 2021

“I think the more people learn about it -- it’s so new -- it’s going to blow up, and it’s going to be the future"

Taijuan Walker has explored creative and business interests in the white-hot NFT space (via @martinonyc) https://t.co/67RMezM6fa pic.twitter.com/TIGkNztNRc

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 23, 2021

I'm told news is starting to be given to Mets minor leaguers regarding their status either being part of minors camp next week or reporting to alternate site.

— Ernest Dove (@ernestdove) March 23, 2021

The #Mets signed catcher Martin Cervenka to a minor league contract.

Cervenka, a native of the Czech Republic, has played nine seasons in the Indians and Orioles organizations, reaching Triple-A in 2019.

— Jacob Resnick (@Jacob_Resnick) March 23, 2021

Gary Gentry, Jerry Koosman, Tom Seaver and Nolan Ryan. pic.twitter.com/DZwHEKYCSy

— BaseballHistoryNut (@nut_history) March 23, 2021

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Some of yesterday's Spring Training Highlights:

First AB, first HR.

Quick work for J.T.pic.twitter.com/pUPVXHyOaC

— MLB (@MLB) March 23, 2021

6 batters faced this spring, 6 Ks!

P.S. Big fan of the strikeout celly, @Amir_Garrett. 😂#RedsST 🌵⚾️ pic.twitter.com/Ays4N3RGdp

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) March 23, 2021

Want to watch MacKenzie Gore work? You're in luck. pic.twitter.com/bESIzISUPk

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) March 23, 2021

2 G
2 IP
0 R
0 H
2 BB
5 K

Here's a look at 21-year-old @Pirates prospect Roansy Contreras, who was acquired from the Yankees in the Jameson Taillon trade: https://t.co/WDmNnPODNy pic.twitter.com/XgmqzOI12m

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) March 23, 2021

Nolan will make plays anywhere on the diamond. pic.twitter.com/2CvYKrLot2

— MLB (@MLB) March 23, 2021

Here is yesterday's Spring Training Scoreboard.

MLB.com:

• This Oriole is absolutely beloved in the UK
• Extremely real, totally true playoff predictions
• Bauer brings out Servais' best ... sarcasm
• Ohtani knows people in high places (literally)
• Gallen has hairline stress fracture in forearm
• Tatis removed with left shoulder discomfort
• Latest Dodgers cuts affect pitching picture
• Every team's strategy to cover innings in '21
• Injury updates: Springer, Tatis, K. Davis 

MLB Trade Rumors:

• Kirby Yates Likely To Undergo Tommy John Surgery; George Springer Has Oblique Strain
• Offseason In Review: Washington Nationals
• Astros, Lance McCullers Jr. “Deep” Into Extension Talks
• Adbert Alzolay Has Fourth Minor League Option
• Twins Option Alex Kirilloff
• Latest On Zac Gallen

Yahoo Sports:

• MLB season preview: Ultimate Cy Young draft
• Andrew Vaughn will not be stopped. Not even by the White Sox
• Detroit Tigers game score vs. Philadelphia Phillies, spring training: Live scoring updates
• D-backs pitcher Gallen has hairline fracture in forearm
• Inventive ways to maximize Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani's starts and swings
• Phillies roster notes: A win for Roman Quinn? Is Tony Watson odd man out?
• Cubs' top 5 starters all-time with multiple Opening Day nods
• Daulton Jefferies making big push to join A's rotation as fifth starter
• Cubs Talk Podcast: Kyle Hendricks interview on being staff ace, team's future
• Twins send prospect Kirilloff out, leave LF wide open

ESPN:

• MLB Rank Nos. 50-26: Which aces cracked the top half of our list?
• MLB Rank Nos. 100-51: Which of baseball's best players lead off our 2021 list?
• D-backs' Gallen has hairline fracture in forearm

FOX Sports:

• HIGHLIGHTS: Adolis Garcia crushes solo home run, Rangers lead Angels 5-1
• Cardinals rally to 5-5 tie with Nationals after Wainwright's strong start
• Dozier, Pratto homer as Royals play to 9-9 tie with Padres

CBS Sports:

• Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. exits spring training game, is day-to-day with shoulder issue
• MLB player rankings 2021: Top five at every position, including loaded groups at shortstop, third base
• MLB injury report: Reds' Sonny Gray will miss Opening Day; Mets' Carlos Carrasco out with hamstring issue

SportsSpyder:

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Jesus Alou (1942)
• Garry Templeton (1956)
• Jose Valverde (1978)
• Jhoander Saez (1998)

Transactions:
New York Mets traded Derrell Griffith to the Houston Astros for Sandy Alomar on March 24, 1967.

New York Mets traded Bud Harrelson to the Philadelphia Phillies for Fred Andrews on March 24, 1978.

New York Mets traded Lou Collier to the Montreal Expos for Jason Bay and Jim Serrano on March 24, 2002.

New York Mets released Chris Schwinden on March 24, 2014.

National Pastime.com:

1961

The NY State Senate approves $55 million in funding to build a new stadium in Flushing Meadows Park for the new National League's expansion team. Until the Queens' ballpark is completed, which will become known as Shea Stadium, the Mets will play in the Polo Grounds during the first two years of their existence.

Centerfield Maz:

• Remembering Mets History: (2001) Piazza Hit Two HRs As the Mets Raise the NL Champion Flag
• Ike Davis: Former Mets First Baseman (2010-2014)
• Mid Seventies Mets Outfielder: Jesus Alou (1975)

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