Good Morning. Happy Birthday Tommy Milone and Blake Tiberi. Francisco Lindor played all last year with injury, Brett Baty talks to the Spring press, and Eduardo Escobar signs with the Blue Jays.
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Will Sammon The Athletic: Why Francisco’s Lindor’s leadership is a big asset to the Mets. Will reports how Francisco Lindor played hurt last year, how he mentored Brett Baty and Mark Vientos and worked out with them over the Winter. “The fact that he’s here, around the guys, this early is important for all of us with what we are trying to do here,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. (Subscription Required)
Mets YouTube Channel: Francisco Lindor Talks to Press.
NY Post: Mets’ Brett Baty using new mindset to avoid another ‘roller coaster’ season Brett states "I just see all these guys come in here and when they come in here the next day, the past day they had whether it was a failure or success they are not thinking about that. They are thinking about what they have to do that night. I have to do a better job with that this year.”
Mets YouTube Channel: Brett Baty Arrives at Mets Camp 2024
David Stearns and Brian Cashman both spoke today, and they struck a similar tone - their offseason work is still ongoing.@martinonyc from Tampa: https://t.co/VxtGsrqeqA pic.twitter.com/ln4dKdHkyG
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 15, 2024
Carlos Mendoza says that he saw Brett Baty in the offseason when he was working with Francisco Lindor and that he looks good: pic.twitter.com/vbEiNUsMkB
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 15, 2024
Carlos Mendoza shares the early impressions he has on Francisco Lindor:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 15, 2024
"He's one of the best players in the game, obviously. I'm happy to have him here healthy and ready to go." pic.twitter.com/szsuiRHF9c
Carlos Mendoza speaks on the decision to bring John Gibbons in as the bench coach:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 15, 2024
"The knowledge, obviously... we connected right away and I'm excited to have him on board. I'm excited to get to work from him and learn from him." pic.twitter.com/xev78vHKWo
David Stearns was asked how valuable spring training game evaluations are when it comes to players competing for a spot: pic.twitter.com/lbyYwlp1u4
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 15, 2024
"One Mets scout told me that he has a 70-grade arm on a 20-80 scale, and that in workouts he would have pop times throwing down to second base that are at the level of J.T. Realmuto."
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 15, 2024
The Mets are excited about catcher Yovanny Rodriguez, their top international signing (via… pic.twitter.com/Oo4NuYb2JC
Edwin DÃaz says he was looking forward to his live bullpen session today:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 15, 2024
"I think that was my biggest step, to come here and face hitters. I know I'm good and my legs are good, but that wasn't on my mind. I wanted to face hitters. Finally we did it and I'm really happy." pic.twitter.com/PCMIydTXsb
Edwin DÃaz back on the mound for the Mets 🔥🎺 pic.twitter.com/GpQJhDQXDE
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 15, 2024
Edwin DÃaz’s nasty slider 🔥 @SugarDiaz39 pic.twitter.com/iMcrJY9Vgu
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 15, 2024
Francisco Lindor working with Brett Baty ✍️ pic.twitter.com/f1fkW456eR
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 15, 2024
Brett Baty and Francisco Lindor work alongside each other as Carlos Mendoza watches on pic.twitter.com/QznqJZlmXr
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 15, 2024
Carlos Mendoza talks with Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor pic.twitter.com/BmeTrzQJKM
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 15, 2024
Kodai and Hiro in the ‘pen ♨️ pic.twitter.com/xVR5aHvhO5
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 15, 2024
Christian Scott gets some throws in as Jeremy Hefner watches on pic.twitter.com/wm8s5lO3xc
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 15, 2024
Michael Tonkin, Sean Reid-Foley and Drew Smith throw bullpens pic.twitter.com/bB4ijwGEPt
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 15, 2024
DJ Stewart, Brett Baty, and Francisco Lindor take part in baserunning drills pic.twitter.com/xqKk9DIZk0
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 15, 2024
Francisco Alvarez gives Kevin Parada some catching tips pic.twitter.com/XZ8rINjmkU
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 15, 2024
Brett Baty takes some swings this morning pic.twitter.com/o0fDWjyERB
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 15, 2024
A thing of beauty.
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 15, 2024
Brandon Nimmo steps in to take some swings. pic.twitter.com/uvTyh6v4NG
- Former Met Eduardo Escobar reaches deal with Blue Jays
- Mets employee believed to have given MLB evidence on Billy Eppler
- Reason to believe Mets can keep Pete Alonso despite near-certain free agency
- Lenny Dykstra out of ICU after suffering stroke, ex-Mets teammates say "Darryl Strawberry and Kevin Mitchell told The Post on Thursday they had spoken to the 61-year-old Dykstra a day earlier, and the former center fielder was in good spirits and awaiting further evaluation at UCLA Medical Center after his removal from ICU."
- Healthy Francisco Lindor ‘fully on board’ with Mets’ direction after season-long injury
- Mets’ Kodai Senga taking modest approach regarding ‘ace’ label
Newsday:
- Mets closer Edwin Diaz faces hitters for first time since knee injury
- Mets, Brett Baty tone down rhetoric while building up third baseman
NY Daily News:
Mets.com:
Yahoo Sports/Mets:
- Mets' David Stearns says 'conversations are going to continue' as key free agents remain unsigned
- Mets' Brett Baty says he was 'riding the roller coaster too much' last season, talks fixes to swing
- Mets excited about catcher Yovanny Rodriguez, their top international signing
- 4 Mets prospects on FanGraphs' Top 101 list for 2024, including Jeremy Rodriguez and Christian Scott
- Francisco Lindor compares 2024 Mets to 2023 Rangers: 'It's not about the expectations outside'
- Edwin Diaz faces hitters for first time since knee injury: 'I feel 100 percent ready'
- Why the best version of Francisco Lindor may be on the way in this new Mets era
- 2024 New York Mets TV schedule: How to watch, stream Spring Training live
Metsmerized:
Amazing Avenue:
Mets360:
Mets Minors:
- Jeremy Rodriguez Makes First Top 100 List - FanGraphs includes Drew Gilbert, Jett Williams, Jeremy Rodriguez and Christian Scott. in their Top 100 Prospects list.
Mack's Mets:
Rob Manfred says this five-year term will be his last as MLB commissioner, which will end in early 2029 pic.twitter.com/CP81yK5iVl
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 15, 2024
Rob Manfred says MLB would "prefer" to have a free agent signing period in December with a deadline that would drive players to agree to deals:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 15, 2024
"We'd rather have two weeks of flurried activity in December, preferably around the Winter Meetings" pic.twitter.com/Ncyb5wxGRn
MLB.com:
- In case you missed it, 10 big things that happened during the offseason
- Here's everything you need to know about Spring Breakout
- Who will win a batting title in '24? 10 players who stand out
- An even better Ohtani? Dodgers lineup may make it happen
- This AL East power suddenly needs more pitching
- Blue Jays add Escobar to bolster infield depth (report)
- Yanks aim to 'make the most' of Soto's walk year
- Here are 30 prospects to watch in big league camp -- one from each team
- Commissioner addresses Spring Breakout, free agency and more
- After completing his degree, Leiter has a bigger goal in '24
- Broadcaster? Owner? Mo’ne Davis has big dreams for next steps
- The clubs that made sneaky-great offseason moves
- How does Fried factor into Braves' future plans?
- Burnes suits up in O's orange for first time as teammates welcome new ace
- Shota already 'as advertised' in Cubs camp
MLB Trade Rumors:
- Should Blake Snell Consider A Short-Term Deal?
- Where Does The Market Stand For Jordan Montgomery?
- Rob Manfred Not Planning To Seek Another Term As MLB Commissioner
- Angels Showing Interest In Amed Rosario
- Blue Jays To Sign Eduardo Escobar
- Rays Win Arbitration Hearing Over Harold Ramirez
- Daniel Bard Undergoes Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Manfred: MLB Favors Free Agent Signing Deadline
- Yankees Discussing Advisory Position With Corey Kluber
- Padres Have Shown Interest In Sal Frelick
- Orioles Have Shown Interest In Jesús Luzardo
- Braves Not Planning To Platoon Jarred Kelenic
- Harris: Tigers Unlikely To Add “Another Everyday-Type Bat”
- Moreno: No Plans To Sell Angels, Team Likely To Operate On “Lower” Budget In 2024
- Whit Merrifield Deal Expected This Weekend
Yahoo Sports:
- What to watch in spring training, from New York to South Korea
- Rob Manfred says he will retire as MLB commissioner in January 2029 after 14 years
- Why Lucas Giolito might be most interesting man on Red Sox
- Yankees, Gleyber Torres haven’t had contract extension talks
- Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit 2024: Your championship cheat sheet is here!
- Yankees pitching notes: Carlos Rodon, Marcus Stroman, Luis Gil, bullpen
- Photos: Shohei Ohtani welcomed by Dodgers fans in Phoenix
- Six days after surgery, Marsh says he's right on track
- Cobb progressing, feeling ‘great' after offseason hip surgery
- 6 Yankees prospects make FanGraphs’ Top 101 list for 2024, including Spencer Jones and Austin Wells
- Fantasy Baseball: All the MLB spring training storylines you need to follow ahead of the 2024 season
ESPN:
CBS Sports:
- MLB rumors: Orioles working phones, Tigers not expecting to add bat, Angels to go on 'lower budget'
- Yankees' Brian Cashman expects Juan Soto to test free agency: 'Odds are this is a one-year situation'
- Rob Manfred says he will step down as MLB commissioner in 2029, will not seek another term
- Ryan Pressly 'surprised' by Joe Espada's decision to name Josh Hader as Astros' closer for 2024
- Orioles starter Kyle Bradish to open season on IL due to elbow injury; Gunnar Henderson has oblique strain
FanGraphs:
Today
in Mets History Per
Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Barry Foote (1952)
- Bill Pecota (1960)
- Tommy Milone (1987)
- Blake Tiberi (1995)
- Jeff Brigham (1992)
Died on this date:
- Gary Carter (2012)
- Tony Fernandez (2020)
- Tim McCarver (2023)
Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent Clem Labine on February 16, 1962.
New York Mets released Brad Brach on February 16, 2021.
2012 - Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter dies of brain cancer in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. After becoming a perennial All-Star with the Montreal Expos, Carter led the New York Mets to a World Series title in 1986.
2018: The Mets agree to a deal with free agent SP Jason Vargas, who is coming off the best season of his career at 35. Vargas will be paid $16 million over two seasons, as long as he passes a physical exam.
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