3/18/21

Mets News and Breakfast Links 3/18/2021

 



Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Brooklyn Cyclones Pitcher Matt Cleveland.  Marlins 3 Mets 2 as Franscisco Lindor gets 2 Hits and Joey Lucchesi looks good.  

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Marlins 3 Mets 2 (Box Score) Jeff McNeil DH 0 for 4, 1 Kx`; Francisco Lindor SS 2 for 3x`; Michael Conforto RF 0 for 2, a walk, run scored, 2 Ks; Pete Alonso 1B 1 for 3, 2 Ks; Jonathan Villar 3B 0 for 3, 3 Ks; Luis Guillorme 2B 1 for 3 with a K; Albert Almora jr. CF 1 for 3, double, 2 RBIs, 1K; Tomás Nido  C 0 for 3, 1 K;  Mallex Smith LF 0 for 3 2 Ks; Joey Lucchesi 4 innings, no runs, no hits, 2 walks, 4 Ks; Robert Gsellman 2 innings, 2 hits, HR, 1 run – earned; Jacob Barnes 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 1 K; Tommy Hunter 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 1 walk, 1 K; Stephen Tarpley 1 inning, no runs, 1 hit, 1 walk, 2 Ks; Yennsy Diaz (L, 0-1) 1/3 inning, 1 hit, HR, 1 walk, 2 runs – both earned.

SNY.TV: Marcus Stroman will toe the rubber at Clover Park against the Nationals on Thursday at 1:10 on SNY.

MLB Film Room: Albert Almora Jr.'s 2-run double.





NY Post: New Met Albert Almora Jr.’s reunion with Chili Davis already paying off. “Ever since he’s gotten here, he’s talked about working on using the whole field,” Rojas said Wednesday before the Mets lost to the Marlins 3-2 in Jupiter, Fla. “He almost shows up as a pull hitter. Having Chili here is a big plus for him since they’ve known each other for a few years now. I’ve been seeing him working on using the whole field, driving the ball the other way more and more. He’s looking to translate that into the game.”

Sporttechie.com:  The Technology Road Map That Can Turn the New York Mets Into World Series Champions.  Very interesting article regarding all of the different ways the Mets could employ technology to catch up with the other top analytic baseball teams.   

Justin Toscano northjersey.com: Here's why the 2021 NY Mets' outfield depth looks better than in recent seasons. Justin compares Kevin Pillar and Albert Almora to recent Mets backups Juan Lagares, Keon Broxton, Jake Marisnick, and Billy Hamilton. 

Jay Horowitz New York Mets Medium.com: Frank Viola Talks Working with Jacob deGrom. Frank worked with Jacob in Savannah in 2012.  “Back then Frank knew there was something special in Jacob’s make up which would soon translate into a Rookie of the Year Award and two Cy Young Awards…he had the right temperament on the mound and was dedicated to the game. Frank said he made every pitch count and was a serious student of the game.”

ICYMI: You Tube Francisco Lindor's Sports Illustrated Interview.


 

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New York Mets traded Jesse Orosco to the St. Louis Cardinals for Joe McEwing on March 18, 2000.

New York Mets released Luis Castillo on March 18, 2011.

Per National Pastime.com:

2000

After reacquiring Jesse Orosco from the Orioles in December, the Mets send the veteran left-hander to the Cardinals for utility player Joe McEwing. In 1978, the eventual four-decade hurler (1979-2003) was the player to be named later in the trade when New York dealt veteran southpaw Jerry Koosman to Minnesota.

2011

The Mets make a symbolic, but expensive, roster move when they release their second baseman, Luis Castillo. The embattled 35 year-old infielder, who will be best remembered by New York fans for the dropped popup in a 2009 Subway Series game at Yankee Stadium and his inability to stay healthy, is still owed the remaining $6 million on the four-year, $25 million contract he signed before the 2008 season.

Mack’s Blast From The Past comes from 3-18-13 – Mack had his projected 2013 Opening day lineup: 2B Jordany Valdespin; SS Ruben Tejada; RF Marlon Byrd; 1B Ike Davis; C John Buck; LF Lucas Duda; 3B Zach Lutz; CF Collin Cowgill; SP Jon Niese.  Mack came pretty close.  Here was the actual 2013 Opening Day lineup: CF Collin Cowgill; 2B Daniel Murphy; 3B David Wright; 1B Ike Davis; RF Marlon Byrd; LF Lucas Duda; C John Buck; SS Ruben Tejada; SP Jon Niese.  I don’t think anyone could have projected Collin Cowgill’s grand slam.    

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3 comments:

TexasGusCC said...

Can you imagine the conversations today if Hendricks broke something on that basehit? I’m surprised more right fielders don’t throw to first.

March 18, 2021 at 9:16 AM
John From Albany said...

Especially with Pitchers running. Willie Mays once threw tp first on Don Drysdale after he made a wide turn at first and got him out.

March 18, 2021 at 9:30 AM
Anonymous said...

The DH thing is crazy and bodes very, very poorly for the future CBA.

These guys can't agree on anything -- even the DH -- which everyone actually wants! It is insane.

Verducci had a great, great piece on the state of the game in terms of pace of play -- in short, it's a disaster. The owners are worried about the product and want to address it; the players don't see the problem.

Only a terrible, pathetic organization would suffer a work stoppage in 2022 after what we've been through. I think MLB is likely headed that way. Because: idiots.

Jimmy

March 18, 2021 at 10:38 AM

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