2/20/20

John From Albany – Mets Breakfast Links 2/20/2020



Lots to get to, lets hit the links.

The NY Posts says that “Steve Cohen has not given up on buying the Mets, but sources close to the situation say he would want the team’s majority stake in cable network SNY to justify a new bid anywhere near the Wilpons’ $3 billion valuation.”

Per Mets.com: “Right-handers Rick Porcello and Marcus Stroman will start Saturday's Grapefruit League-opening split-squad games vs. the Marlins and at the Cardinals, respectively, while lefty Steven Matz will get the nod on Sunday.”

Lots of SNY.TV video from Spring Training:

Per SNY.TV: Mets' Edwin Diaz explains offseason changes made for 2020 rebound. With help from Pedro Martinez, he tweaked his approach, physically and mentally.

Per SNY.TV: Mets' Pete Alonso breaks down hitting drills with SNY's Todd Zeile at Spring Training.

SNY.TV: Jacob deGrom believes Mets should be 'right there at the top' of NL East, and Noah Syndergaard talks team chemistry.

Matt Cerrone on SNY.TV had some over under Mets predictions like wins – 86.5 (Over); 43.5 Homers for Alonso (Under – Matt says it’s hard to see Pete repeating 2019); .295 Jeff McNeil Batting Average (Over); 30.5 Number of times Yoenis Cespedes talks to reporters (Over).


Joe DeMayo of SNY.TV had a Mets Prospect Deep Dive: Brett Baty, a third baseman with 30-homer potential. Joe cited this: “Baty's calling card as a prospect is his raw power. Some scouts say he has true plus raw power that is currently based on the center of the diamond and opposite field.”
Per SNY.TV: Mets' J.D. Davis to take 50 percent of spring training reps at third base, where he is most comfortable.




Per the NY Post: Jake Marisnick offered a denial Wednesday to the assertion the Astros were guilty of cheating last season, too.


213 Miles from Shea did a 2020 Mets Conglomerate Projections: Michael Conforto – 598 Plate Appearances, 521 At Bats, 31.8 HR, .255 BA.


Metsmerized Online had Michael Conforto saying: “Players Will Unify For 2021 CBA Negotiations.”



Other MLB News:

Per Yahoo Sports: “Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi expects catcher J.T. Realmuto to be back in spring training Thursday and does not believe there will be any fallout from his arbitration hearing in Arizona.”

Per the NY Post: “Jack Leiter, Al Leiter’s son, absolutely dominated in Vanderbilt debut...the son of former Yankees and Mets pitcher Al Leiter, struck out 12 of the 16 batters he faced over five no-hit innings in his first start for Vanderbilt in a 3-0 win over South Alabama on Tuesday night in Nashville.”






Mack’s Blast From the Past - Mack’s Morning Report – 2-20-14 – Sully-Chat, Better Seasons, WAR, Pirates, 2B.


Born on this date:
Died on this date:
Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent Don Aase on February 20, 1989.


Los Angeles Dodgers signed Don Aase of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 20, 1990.

New York Yankees signed Dwight Gooden of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 20, 1996.

New York Mets signed free agent Tony Clark on February 20, 2003.



Want something else tracked here each day?  Please leave a comment below.

4 comments:

Bob W. said...

I read the Post article this morning. Sounds like Cohen could really tie up a Mets sale. The sale could really be a mess, but, then this is the Mets, so I wouldn't expect any less.

Mack Ade said...

Bob

Cohen is a tough guy. Makes Trump and Bloomberg look like rookies.

Could be interesting.

TexasGusCC said...

What got my interest was a sports banking broker saying that other bids may be useless because no matter what is offered, prospective buyers know Cohen will top them. Can we get this over with, please? I know 0.001% is $1MM, but in this area stratosphere, do these people care about a million dollars? I guess they should, but do they?

bill metsiac said...

What's the rush? Doing it right is more important than doing it quickly.