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Mets News and Morning Links 3/1/2021

 



Good Morning.  Happy Birthday to Michael Conforto. Sam McWilliams, Albert Almora, Jeremy Hefner, and Francisco Alvarez talk to the press, J.T. Ginn invited to the MLB Camp, and Francisco Lindor to play in today’s Spring Training Game. 

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Newsday: Sam McWilliams could be hidden gem for Mets' bullpen after 15 teams made offer. “He was 25 years old and a veteran of six minor-league seasons — zero major-league games …Over the previous year-plus, he had undergone a data- and technology-driven reinvention, helping him throw harder and use his 6-7, 230-pound body better...So he and his representative…had Trackman reports — spin rate and other modern metrics teams have come to value…What it turned into: 15 offers, including more than one for a major-league contract."





Newsday: Mets' approach to Noah Syndergaard's rehab from Tommy John surgery: Patience is key. "He’s been locked in the whole time, listening, adjusting," Hefner said. "I’m proud of him for sticking to that, because it can be tough. Sometimes when you feel good, you want to do too much, and when you don’t feel good, you want to do less. But trying to be as consistent and constant as possible will get a better outcome at the end of this thing."







NY Post: Mets won’t waste any time starting Francisco Lindor.  “The star shortstop, who was the big prize of the Mets’ strong offseason, is expected to be among the starters who will hit the road Monday to play in the club’s Grapefruit League opener against the Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium.”




NY Post: Carlos Carrasco threw his first bullpen session since his delayed arrival to spring training, working with catcher James McCann. The veteran right-hander said he believes he should still have enough time to build up to be ready for the start of the regular season.

Amazing Avenue: Marcel Renteria and his slider could be another dark horse bullpen candidate. While the surface numbers have never been that impressive, Marcel Renteria has great stuff when healthy.

Amazing Avenue: Bruce Maxwell adds to the Mets’ limited catching depth. The 30-year-old hasn’t played in MLB since 2018. 

213 Miles from Shea: Get To Know A Non-Roster Invitee: Tom Windle.

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Some of yesterday's Spring Training Highlights:







Here is yesterday's Spring Training Scoreboard.

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New York Mets signed free agent Jose Santiago on March 1, 2005.

New York Mets signed free agent Willie Collazo on March 1, 2006.

From National Pastime.com:

1999

In the episode "Big Shots" of the Everybody Loves Raymond show, security kicks out fictional Newsday sports writer Ray Barone, played by Ray Romano, from an event honoring the Mets' 1969 World Series championship team. The Hall of Fame guards lose their patience when the title character, who insists on using his journalist's credentials to avoid the wait, refuses to get in line with the fans waiting to meet their heroes, including Tug McGraw and Art Shamsky.

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2012: In an important step in his recovery from shoulder surgery in 2010, Mets pitcher Johan Santana faces hitters for the first time in spring training. The team is hopeful he will be ready for Opening Day.

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