Good Morning. Happy Birthday Terry Leach and Johan Santana. Marlins 4 Mets 2 as Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo stay hot with Guillorme and Pillar shine with glove.
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Before we hit the links - One year ago today these stories headlined our daily post:
MLB.com: Opening
Day delayed at least 2 weeks; Spring Training games cancelled. “The decision
was announced following a call with all 30 Clubs and after consultation with
the Major League Baseball Players Association. Opening Day was originally
scheduled for Thursday, March 26.
MiLB.com: “In light of the current coronavirus outbreak, and after consultation with medical professionals and our partners at Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball will delay the start of the 2020 Championship Season".
Marlins 4 Mets 2 (Box Score) Brandon Nimmo CF 1 for 3 with a double and 1 K; Kevin Pillar RF 0 for 3 with 1 K; Dom Smith LF 0 for 2; Pete Alonso DH 1 for 2 with a double, run scored, RBI, 1 K; Jonathan Villar SS 1 for 3 with a K; Brandon Drury 1B 1 for 3, 1 RBI, 1 K; Luis Guillorme 3B 0 for 3, 3 Ks; Jose Peraza 2B 1 for 3; Caleb Joseph C 0 for 2 with 1 K; Marcus Stroman 3.1 innings, 4 hits, 1 run - earned, 1 walk, 4 Ks; Aaron Loup 2/3 innings, no runs, 1 K; Dellin Betances 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 1 walk, 1 K; Trevor May 1 inning, 3 hits, 1 run; Tommy Hunter 1 inning, 2 hits, 2 runs - both earned, 1 walk; Joey Lucchesi 2 innings, no runs, no hits, 1 walk, 3 Ks.
The Mets take on the Washington Nationals tonight at 6PM. Jordan Yomamoto on the mound.
.@lguillorme13 starts a gem of a 5-4-3 double play. 😳 pic.twitter.com/91kYsBbLuG
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 12, 2021
Brandon Nimmo is 8-for-16 this spring with two doubles and a home run. He is a good baseball player and will be the Mets' primary leadoff hitter.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 12, 2021
Here's Nimmo's latest extra-base hit: pic.twitter.com/lY5drbAz53
The wind thought it could fool Kevin Pillar 😆 😆 pic.twitter.com/AFiVo8vEfc
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 12, 2021
Pete hits a BULLET to tie the game!! 🐻❄️ pic.twitter.com/Ma1it0laO8
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 12, 2021
.@Baty_brett getting some action over at the hot corner. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/F0GeGjfW45
— Mets Farm Report (@MetsFarmReport) March 12, 2021
Analytics are a big part of @STR0's preparation:
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 12, 2021
"I'm always trying to adapt. If there's an opportunity to get better, why would I not take that opportunity?" pic.twitter.com/G5GH5h8E4X
Marcus Stroman on having premium defensive players on the field when he pitches:
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 12, 2021
"Totally doesn't matter, I love everybody that I have behind me and I truly have the confidence in every single guy to get the job done" pic.twitter.com/Bu2CI1WVBA
Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar with a long, interesting answer when asked about spring camps shutting down one year ago tomorrow: pic.twitter.com/VQc2tPHein
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 12, 2021
Joey Lucchesi on competing for a spot in the Mets' rotation:
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 12, 2021
"I'm just letting my work speak for itself" pic.twitter.com/60OLDYIfGg
Marcus Stroman tossed 3 1/3 innings today for the Mets, looking sharp once again.
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 12, 2021
(@Todd_Zeile) pic.twitter.com/X5utXDV0d5
On BNNY presented by Tri-State @Cadillac, @Anthony_Recker & @AnthonyDiComo look at Marcus Stroman's spring training to this point and why Luis Rojas may need to consider a different defensive lineup when Stroman pitches this season https://t.co/WQUsi9Y6G5 pic.twitter.com/6phKA7m0vR
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 13, 2021
In a preview of tomorrow's Sports Report show on https://t.co/vZBSXvr8XX at 6:04 PM EST/11:04 PM🇬🇧⏰ @ernestdove🎤Luis Guillorme and his place on the Met roster. Looks like @ernestdove knows best when it comes to Luis Guillorme! pic.twitter.com/WMwCRAmq4L
— Thomas Brice (@ThomasBrice2017) March 13, 2021
The Media Goon Show Ep2: Mark Healey https://t.co/UHNiJNYOEl
— QBC aka Queens Baseball Con (@QBConvention) March 13, 2021
“Old Days”Game 3 of the 1969 Orioles-Mets World Series at Shea Stadium seemed to be a Tommie Agee Highlight Video.#Mets #LGM #Orioles #Baltimore #1960s #WorldSeries
— Tom's Old Days (@sigg20) March 13, 2021
pic.twitter.com/eMuY6CQ0tn
MLB.com
released the top 30 Mets Prospects. Here
are the top 10 - 1. Francisco
Alvarez; 2. Ronny
Mauricio; 3. Matthew
Allan; 4. Brett
Baty; 5. Pete
Crow-Armstrong; 6 J.T.
Ginn; 7. Khalil
Lee; 8. Mark Vientos; 9. Alexander Ramirez; 10. Thomas
Szapucki; Some other notables – 16. Sam
McWilliams; 23. Tylor
Megill; 30. Adrian
Hernandez.
There's plenty of youth atop the new #Mets Top 30 Prospects list as four of the top five prospects are still teenagers: https://t.co/Ctz13kt0WP pic.twitter.com/vRo76cGlZh
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) March 13, 2021
MLB
and SportSpyder NL East and MLB Links:
Here is yesterday's Spring Training Scoreboard.
MLB.com:
MLB News
Vlad Jr. agrees to 14-year, $500M extension with Blue Jays (source)
Power Rankings: Defending champs hold on to top spot
Giants improve to MLB-best 8-1 with walk-off victory
Robles injured on 'one of the best outfield plays I’ve ever seen'
Phillies rally for thrilling win vs. Dodgers after yielding 4-run lead
When his daughter asked him to homer, Yaz couldn't say no
Top Rox prospect Dollander K's 6 in solid MLB debut
Young Yankees star trying out new side hustle: food influencer
Postseason-worthy pitching matchups highlight 5 series to watch this week
MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Trade Rumors
Blue Jays To Extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Rob Manfred Discusses Broadcasting Situation, ABS, Pitcher Health
Victor Robles Carted Off Field With Shoulder Injury
Cardinals To Place Ivan Herrera On Injured List, Select Yohel Pozo
Rockies To Promote Zac Veen, Option Jordan Beck
Adam Ottavino Elects Free Agency, Will Re-Sign With Yankees
Yahoo Sports:
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
Report: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Blue Jays agree to 14-year, $500 million deal that starts in 2026
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signing 14-year extension with Blue Jays, closing door on potential Mets pursuit
Manfred says torpedo bats are ‘good for baseball’ and he hopes to see robot umps in MLB by 2026
Report: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. agrees to 14-year, $500 million extension with Blue Jays
Mets Prospect Notes: Nolan McLean shines in season debut, Matt Allan's strong return
Yankees re-signing recently DFA'd RHP Adam Ottavino
Guerrero, Blue Jays agree to a $500 million, 14-year deal that starts in 2026, AP source says
Mariners’ Victor Robles carted off in loss to Giants after making wild diving catch into the Oracle Park netting
Mets Notes: David Peterson ‘physically fine’ after leaving start, A.J. Minter's stuff trending in right direction
Mets’ dominant bullpen continues to be ‘huge reason’ behind early-season success
ESPN:
www.espn.com - MLB
Sources: Jays give Vlad Jr. 14-year, $500M deal
Pirates apologize, plan to re-add Clemente sign
Bregman's 6 RBIs, Devers' 4 hits keys blowout win
FOX Sports:
FOX Sports Digital
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays agree to massive 14-year contract extension
The Rizzler tossed the first pitch before the Mets beat the Blue Jays on Sunday
Torpedo bats are 'absolutely good for baseball,' says MLB commissioner
CBS Sports:
CBSSports.com Headlines
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contract extension: Blue Jays' star slugger agrees to $500 million deal, per report
Cardinals vs. Red Sox odds, prediction, props: Free 2025 MLB picks, Sunday Night Baseball bets by proven model
Pirates to bring back Roberto Clemente plaque at PNC Park after his son 'shocked' by ad replacing No. 21 sign
SportsSpyder:
Today
in Mets History Per
Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Al Luplow (1939)
- Gary Kolb (1940)
- Terry Leach (1954)
- Luis Aguayo (1959)
- Jorge Fabregas (1970)
- Johan Santana (1979)
- Gerson
Molina (1996)
- Christian
Tripp (1997)
Died on this date:
- Leroy Stanton (2019)
Transactions:
New York Mets traded Mardie
Cornejo to the Detroit Tigers
for Ed
Glynn on March 13, 1979.
Detroit Tigers
claimed Shane
Halter of the New York Mets on waivers on March 13, 2000.
|
1979 |
The Tigers and Mets swap
relievers, with Detroit sending Ed Glynn to the Big Apple in exchange for
Mardie Cornejo, who, after posting a 4-2 record as a rookie last season, will
never play in another major league game. In contrast, the latest addition to
the New York bullpen will make 84 appearances, compiling an ERA of 3.53
during the two years with his new club. |
|
2001 |
Throwing 22 strikes out of 29
pitches over two innings of shutout ball in his surprise start against the
Mets at Roger Dean Stadium, Rick Ankiel makes his first appearance since the
2000 playoffs, in which he lost his control, throwing seven wild pitches in
three postseason appearances. |
|
2006 |
Three pitches into the top of the
seventh inning, the stadium lights at Tradition Field partially fail. With
fifty percent of the lighting not functioning, the exhibition game ends,
after a 15-minute delay, with the Mets leading the Nationals, 10-4. |
1969 - In addition to this year's lower mound and tightened strike zone, Major League Baseball tries an experimental ball with 10% more resiliency for a spring training game between the Mets and Tigers in Lakeland, Florida. It has an all-rubber center instead of a cork and rubber core, and the seams are higher than the regular ball. Mets pitcher Don Cardwell surrenders three home runs in the 4th inning to Dick McAuliffe, Norm Cash, and Gates Brown in the Tigers' 7 - 4 victory. Tomorrow, in Phoenix, Arizona, the same ball is used in the Giants' 13 - 1 win over the Angels, with Bobby Bonds hitting the only two homers off George Brunet. The players agree the ball is definitely livelier and sounds louder coming off the bat.
2001 - At spring training, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Rick Ankiel makes
his first appearance since the 2000 playoffs in
which he lost his control throwing seven wild pitches in
three postseason appearances. Ankiel throws 22 strikes out
of 29 pitches over two innings of shutout ball in his surprise start against
the Mets, but his control problems will
reappear within a short while.
Mack’s
Blast From The Past comes from 3-13-12 – Mack had The Keepers - #17
- 3B - Wilmer
Flores.
Centerfield Maz:
centerfield maz
Jeff McNeil: 2022 N.L. Batting Champion (2018 - 2025)
Remembering Mets Opening Days (2015) Mets Start their N.L. Championship Run
Remembering Mets History (1970) Mets Open Up the Season as Reigning World Champs
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2025 Draft Prospect - #57 - SS - Daniel Pierce - Mill Creek (GA)
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6 comments:
Hey, how come Pete Crow didn't play? It feels a little less like ST when he's not in games.
Lucchesi had an excellent outing - shows me 2020 is long behind him.
Luis G looked like Brooks R on that DP.
Brandon Nimmo, I feel, is going to have a terrific season. A little tweak to his batting stance and he is firing on all cylinders.
If they are looking to monitor Smith's workload due to stress re-fracture concerns, I'd be surprised to see him start more than 130-140 games this year.
Betances may not have been in mid-season form - but he was better. For March 12, I'll take it.
The conversation about an emphasis defense for Marcus makes a lot of sense to me.
Pillar was very impressive in his response. Lucchesi less so. But again, I am so impressed by the way these players are articulate and thoughtful and appealing in their responses. This is a strong roster of bright, thoughtful young men.
I'm wondering if Gsellman should make this team. Too soon to say.
Jimmy
Very intrigued by the new MLB Top 30 prospect list for the Mets, and didn’t have any problem with it. It was comical to see Adrian Hernandez hanging on with spot #30. That guy needs to get back on the map or that $1.5MM he got to sign is all he will get. I’d like to see him in the teens next year. Where is McIntosh? Where’s Mangum? Mazeika?
Gilliam? I thought this guy was ready for I the majors right out of college?
This was a nice read:
https://www.mlb.com/mets/news/looking-in-on-top-prospects-in-mets-camp?t=mets-pipeline-coverage
Texas Gus, yes, that was a fine prospect article. I do need to look at MLB Mets Top 30. Again, I know the bring up Crow a lot, but think of all the Mets minors OF, (Brody, Mangum, Lindsay, Hernandez, etc.) who didn’t play, but Crow did.
Jimmy, if I had to pick between Joey and the Giz right now, I would have to go with Lucchesi. And yes, they are articulate. Very impressive.
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