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3/31/21

Mets News and Breakfast Links 3/31/2021

 


Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Ryan Cordell.  Steve Cohen says no Brainstorming on  Francisco Lindor contract plus Pete Alonso loves the Black Jerseys and thinks Lindor should get $400M.  

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John Harper SNY.TV: Top moments in Mets Opening Day history.  John's Top 3 - #1 Gary Carter's HR Debut 1985; #2 The Franchise Returns 1983 and #3 Darryl Strawberry's Roof Shot 1988. 

Tim Healey Newsday: 3 Mets prospects to know in 2021. Francisco Alvarez, Matthew Allan; and Jaylen Palmer, 20.  “Note that we did not list a position. That’s because Palmer, a New York City native and graduate of Holy Cross High, ‘plays everywhere,’ [Mets director of player development Kevin] Howard said. ‘The bat speed and power is something else…The athleticism, it’s really interesting. That’s a guy that’s got a really high ceiling.’" 

Brooklyn Trolley Blogger: N.Y. Mets: The Confounding Michael Conforto Contract Crisis.

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Here is yesterday's Spring Training Scoreboard.

Forbes.com: Baseball’s Most Valuable Teams: New York Yankees On Top At $5.25 Billion. Mets are ranked $6 worth $2.45 Billion.

Wisconsin State Journal: Bill Madden: New MLB season set to begin and already half the teams are irrelevant.

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

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New York Mets traded Ron Swoboda and Rich Hacker to the Montreal Expos for Don Hahn on March 31, 1971.

New York Mets signed free agent Ray Sadecki on March 31, 1977.

New York Mets traded Juan Berenguer to the Kansas City Royals for Marvell Wynne and John Skinner on March 31, 1981.

New York Mets traded Rusty Tillman to the San Diego Padres for Rick Lancellotti on March 31, 1985.

New York Mets traded Alan Zinter to the Detroit Tigers for Rico Brogna on March 31, 1994.

New York Mets traded Ryan Thompson and Reid Cornelius to the Cleveland Indians for Mark Clark on March 31, 1996.

New York Mets traded Tim Bogar to the Houston Astros for Luis Lopez on March 31, 1997.

New York Mets claimed Yorkis Perez on waivers from the Atlanta Braves on March 31, 1997.

New York Mets signed free agent Mike DiFelice on March 31, 2005.

New York Mets signed free agent Ricky Ledee on March 31, 2007.

New York Mets released Tony Armas on March 31, 2009.

New York Mets signed free agent Bobby Abreu on March 31, 2014.

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1994

The Mets trade hard-luck right-hander Anthony Young to the Cubs for shortstop Jose Vizcaino. A-Yo holds the major league record for the most consecutive losses by a pitcher.

1998

In the longest scoreless opener in National League history, pinch-hitter Alberto Castillo's single with two outs and the bases loaded gives the Mets a 1-0, 14-inning victory over the Phillies. The most extended Opening Day game in major league history occurred in 1926 when the Senators blanked the Philadelphia A's in 15 innings, 1-0.

 

 

2003

At Shea Stadium, the Mets Opening Day lineup includes the first regular starting double-play combination in major league history featuring natives from Puerto Rico. Second baseman Roberto Alomar and shortstop Rey Sanchez combine to make two twin killings as the Cubs drub New York, 15-2.

 

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2001 - After 31 years in Three Rivers Stadium, the Pittsburgh Pirates move into their new $262 million home at PNC Park, losing to the New York Mets, 4 - 3, in an exhibition game. The 38,000 seat stadium is nestled at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers with a spectacular view of the city.

2010: With spring training coming to an end, the disabled list is getting crowded. Among those who will miss the beginning of the season are Mets SS Jose Reyes, who missed most of 2009 with injuries and joins teammates Daniel Murphy, Carlos Beltran and Kelvim Escobar on the list;

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3 comments:

  1. Tom BrennanMarch 31, 2021 at 7:00 AM

    Someone give Mr. Lindor a pen.

    Someone make Pete Alonso his agent.

    Time to knock the NL on its derriere.

    I hope opening the season on April Fools Day is not going to make a weird environment even more weird.

    I wonder if the taxi squad players are paid only minor league $$, unless they actually get in a game?

    John From Albany has to be LOVING that speedy AAA outfield of Fargas, Lee, and Smith.

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  2. John From AlbanyMarch 31, 2021 at 7:04 AM

    Yes...that would be an awesome outfield to watch. I wonder if they will let fans attend the Alternate site games. If not, we could see that outfield in Syracuse this Summer.

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  3. TexasGusCCMarch 31, 2021 at 10:39 AM

    I’m thinking that one of those three will be the Mets regular CF in 2022. There aren’t any free agents to consider and the Mets really need to clear the logjam in the outfield. Hopefully the DH can help.

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