Mets News and Morning Links - 3/14/2022

 

Good Morning.  Steve Cohen, Billy Eppler and Buck all talk to media at the first full squad Spring Training workout, Mets sign Adam Ottavino, and more sights from St. Lucie.

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As we had yesterday on Mets News: Buck Showalter and Billy Eppler speak from spring training.

Takeaways from Eppler & Showalter’s news conference:

* Eppler would be “fairly surprised” if the Mets added another hitter

* No concern about deGrom, who has thrown off a mound

* Robinson Cano, back from a steroid suspension, wants to address the team in next couple of days

— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) March 13, 2022

"I don't have any reason to be (concerned). I haven't had to debrief with any of the trainers on anything. As far as I know, it's just kind of as normal"

Billy Eppler was asked if there's any concern level about Jacob deGrom's health: pic.twitter.com/PZzlKXVXnk

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 13, 2022

Buck Showalter confirms that Jacob deGrom is throwing off a mound: pic.twitter.com/XPeMOvGuwK

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 13, 2022

🎥 Mets GM Billy Eppler and Buck Showalter on the Mets' character adds to the clubhouse (with a cameo of Eppler working the phones mid-conversation). pic.twitter.com/J9rMOqZBdv

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 13, 2022

📸 Billy Eppler specifically mentioned sidearming Alex Claudio, pictured here, as a candidate to fill that lefty hole in the Mets' bullpen. Realistically, Claudio will remain a bullpen candidate even if the Mets acquire more help in that area. pic.twitter.com/G1j9s9uWRM

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 14, 2022

Keith Hernandez is expected to arrive at Mets camp tomorrow and moonlight as an on-field instructor for the first team workout, per Buck Showalter.

David Wright, Mike Piazza, Mookie Wilson and Al Leiter will also take turns as instructors this spring.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 13, 2022

NY Post: Mets’ Jacob deGrom operating ‘as normal’ after injury-plagued season. "The Mets ace, according to [general manager Billy] Eppler, isn’t facing restrictions in preparing for the season. deGrom missed the second half of last season because of elbow inflammation that was later diagnosed as a low-grade tear of the ulnar collateral ligament."

Mets.com: deGrom, Mets to put off extension talks until after '22.

As we had yesterday on Mets News: SNY on YouTube: Mets owner Steve Cohen on going over luxury tax, Jacob deGrom's contract, signing Max Scherzer.

Joel Sherman NY Post: Steve Cohen won’t be stopped as league tries to slow his Mets ambition.

NY Post: Steve Cohen says Mets ‘probably will’ surpass competitive balance tax.

Mets.com: Cohen committed to winning, 'wouldn’t be surprised' if Mets reach top CBT tier.

As we had yesterday on Mets News: Report: Mets sign Adam Ottavino.

NY Post: "...one-year contract worth $4 million, The Post’s Joel Sherman first reported. Ottavino’s contract includes another $1 million in incentives. The right-hander went 7-3 with a 4.21 ERA and 11 saves last season in 69 appearances. Ottavino, 36, grew up in Brooklyn and pitched for the Yankees in 2019-20."

Mets360: "Finally, the Mets are as serious as we are. (Subscription required).

Metstradamus: NOW The Lockout Is Officially Over. 

Mike's Mets: A Very Eary Look at the Mets' Pitching.

Rising Apple: The Mets overpaid for Chris Bassitt.

Tim Ryder The Apple: Mets Bolster Rotation Via A’s Trade. "Since 2018, Bassitt’s 3.23 ERA is 13th among pitchers with at least 350 innings pitched over that span."

🚨Schedule Alert 🚨 The Mets new spring training schedule with game times is ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/gufMZFBehi

— St. Lucie Mets (@stluciemets) March 13, 2022

My God Nick Meyer is maintaining an 80 grade mustache. That alone deserves full sponsorship from Durham Inu $RBI https://t.co/aEINa2V0SQ

— Ernest Dove (@ernestdove) March 13, 2022

👀 @TheRealSmith2_ and Jacob deGrom. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/O08M1q2nfH

— New York Mets (@Mets) March 13, 2022

Robinson Cano has arrived 📍 pic.twitter.com/EMzh2vj8Ae

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 13, 2022

.@Starlingmart pulls up to #Mets camp. pic.twitter.com/JIX4xMhQhs

— New York Mets (@Mets) March 13, 2022

Miguel Castro is ready to go! pic.twitter.com/uYsJyGAew9

— New York Mets (@Mets) March 13, 2022

📸 Jeff McNeil out taking ground balls earlier today at Mets camp. pic.twitter.com/rEbaswMh8T

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 13, 2022

.@escobardelapica getting well acquainted with #Mets fans. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/MvlJwMbldx

— New York Mets (@Mets) March 13, 2022

Ready to go. 😤 @WilmerReyes30 pic.twitter.com/ZCzY30dMzp

— Mets Farm Report (@MetsFarmReport) March 13, 2022

Infield prospect Warren Saunders taking some hacks. pic.twitter.com/Sb3ofiUQSa

— Mets Farm Report (@MetsFarmReport) March 13, 2022

Pitching prospects @ColinHolderman and @ThomasSzapucki getting a game of catch in. pic.twitter.com/rl1kcyioOs

— Mets Farm Report (@MetsFarmReport) March 13, 2022

Quinn Brodey getting his swings in. pic.twitter.com/PTMXibyPPU

— Mets Farm Report (@MetsFarmReport) March 13, 2022

.@Cody_Bohanek catching barrels in BP. 💥 pic.twitter.com/BjbIKgCIvn

— Mets Farm Report (@MetsFarmReport) March 13, 2022

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SportSpyder Mets Links: 

MLB and SportSpyder NL East and MLB Links:

MLB.com:

• Yankees get Donaldson, send Sánchez, Urshela to Twins
• HR leader? Strikeout king? 2022 stats projections - "Plenty of Pitching in Queens" led by Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer.
• DH Nelson Cruz headed to Nationals (source)
• Twins add Sonny Gray, trade 1st-rounder Petty to Reds
• Everything you need to know about '22 season
• Astros still in the mix for Correa?
• 5 hitters poised to break out in 2022
• Maddon: Trout could move from CF; Ohtani healthy
• Get to know Chanda Lawdermilk, Rays' VP of baseball ops

MLB Trade Rumors:

• Twins Showing Interest In Trevor Story
• Astros Step Up Efforts To Re-Sign Carlos Correa
• Seiya Suzuki Works Out With Padres
• Diamondbacks To Sign Ian Kennedy
• Yankees Acquire Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Ben Rortvedt From Twins For Gary Sanchez, Gio Urshela
• Giants To Sign Carlos Martinez
• Nationals To Sign Nelson Cruz
• Nationals Sign Aaron Sanchez To Minor League Deal
• Ronald Acuna Hoping To Return In May
• Marlins Sign Shawn Armstrong To Minors Deal
• Yankees Sign Ronald Guzman To Minor League Contract
• Marlins Sign Willians Astudillo To Minors Contract
• Athletics Sign Austin Pruitt To Minors Deal
• Dodgers Sign Yency Almonte To Minors Contract
• Nationals Sign Erasmo Ramirez To Minors Deal

Yahoo Sports:

• Players called MLB's bluff, and it worked
• Nightengale's Notebook: New Padres manager Bob Melvin finally has what he needs to win it all
• How Yankees' trade with Twins improves roster, leaves room for more moves
• Why Cubs' Willson Contreras, Ian Happ may play without knowing pay
• Yankees trade Gary Sanchez, Gio Urshela to Twins for Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa
• Here’s what the big Yankees trade means, and what they will do next
• MLB free agent tracker: Full list of 2021-22 free agent players

ESPN:

• Trade grades: Twins show they are trying with Sonny Gray deal, which is more than Reds can say
• MLB free-agency tracker: Latest moves, grades and analysis
• Get ready for a rush on relievers: Plenty of prized bullpen arms still available

CBS Sports:

• Carson Whisenhunt, ECU ace and top draft prospect, to miss rest of season
• Nationals, Nelson Cruz agree to one-year, $15 million deal, per reports
• Twins, Yankees complete trade to send Gary Sánchez to Minnesota and Josh Donaldson to New York

SportsSpyder:

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born Today:

• Josh Stinson (1988)
• Wilfred Astudillo (2000)

Transactions:
New York Mets claimed Fernando Nieve on waivers from the Houston Astros on March 14, 2009.

Baltimore Orioles signed Johan Santana of the New York Mets as a free agent on March 14, 2014.

National Pastime.com:

1961

The Mets, who will play their inaugural season next year, lure former Yankee general manager George Weiss out of retirement to become the club's first president. The expansion team is believed to have been offered the iron-fisted executive a five-year deal at $100,000 annually, more than he ever earned during his 14 seasons with the Bronx Bombers.

One year ago today Luis Guillorme was on base again -

3/14/2021 Luis Guillorme and Jordan Hicks battle in a 22-pitch at-bat. After starting the count down 0-2, Guillorme fouls off 16 pitches and earns a walk. If this took place in the regular season, Guillorme would have had the longest recorded at-bat in MLB history.@lguillorme13 pic.twitter.com/6fYgTlzQKj

— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) March 14, 2022

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