Mets News and Morning Links 3/27/2021

 

Good Morning. Happy Birthday Matt Harvey and Brandon Nimmo.  Nationals 7 Mets 3, David Peterson looks good but bullpen falters; Francisco Alvarez takes Jacob deGrom deep in "B" game, Thor hits 97, and Steve Cohen wants your help on the Francisco Lindor contract.

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What do think Lindor will accept? I’m going to crowdsource the answer

— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) March 26, 2021

Mets.com: Cohen crowdsources Lindor offers on Twitter.  “Asked by one fan if his tweet indicated optimism at completing a deal, Cohen replied: ‘In this case no.’”

Nationals 7 Mets 3 (Box Score) Brandon Nimmo 1 for 5, 2 Ks; Francisco Lindor 2 for 5; Michael Conforto 1 for 4, 1 K; Pete Alonso 1 for 4, run scored, 1 K; Dominic Smith; 1 for 3, triple, run scored, 1 RBI, 1K; Jeff McNeil 1 for 4, run scored;  J.D. Davis 1 for 4, 1 RBI; James McCann 2 for 4, 1 RBI, 1K; David Peterson 1 for 2, 1 K; 6 innings, 4 hits, 2 runs - both earned, 1 walk, 2 Ks; Robert Gsellman 2 innings, 4 hits, HR, 2 runs – both earned, no walks, 2 Ks; Stephen Tarpley 1/3 inning, 4 hits, 1 HR, three runs – all earned, 1 hit, 1 walk, 1 K; Tylor Megill. 2/3 inning, no runs, no hits, 1 walk, 1 K.  

BRANDON NIMMO TO THE RESCUE! ✨ pic.twitter.com/RkYcJ1KIgd

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2021

Jeff McNeil rockets one off the wall for a 2-bagger 💪 pic.twitter.com/qRZpN43gqK

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2021

James McCann ropes one to left to drive in the first run of the game pic.twitter.com/X0YE9TTcby

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2021

LOL WHO NEEDS A DH WHEN YOU HAVE DAVID PETERSON RIPPING SINGLES? pic.twitter.com/WA2m2EIPXb

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2021

Lindor with the throw deep in the hole, and Pete with the footwork to get out of the inning 👏 pic.twitter.com/XFuwTIKifD

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 27, 2021

PETE IS OFF TO THE RACES AND SCORES FROM FIRST ON A GROUND BALL 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/1mfbVrAGok

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 27, 2021

J.D. Davis goes the opposite way to drive in Dom Smith. 3-2 Mets pic.twitter.com/4x2lBCwAJl

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 27, 2021

J.D. Davis cuts Francisco Lindor off on a ground ball 😂 pic.twitter.com/fFh0KXbFNQ

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 27, 2021

Robert Gsellman allowed two runs in two innings tonight, turning a one-run lead into a one-run deficit.

Gsellman owns a 5.63 spring ERA. He has a minor league option. Luis Rojas said he'd love to have a second lefty in the bullpen. Lots of factors working against Gsellman.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 27, 2021

Syndergaard’s latest progression: throwing off the stadium mound with a hitter in the box (no swings). pic.twitter.com/EXrHXu82d0

— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) March 26, 2021

"I heard he threw one at 97 [MPH]"

- Luis Rojas on how hard Noah Syndergaard was throwing earlier today pic.twitter.com/cPHf5GI0k6

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2021

"We're going to test that out tomorrow"

Luis Rojas says the Mets will test out using an opener tomorrow with Jacob Barnes pitching ahead of Joey Lucchesi pic.twitter.com/BvrpmzfFoP

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2021

Here is Francisco Alvarez going yard against Jacob deGrom in a B game. pic.twitter.com/w9YJNxWHiH

— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) March 26, 2021

In the rematch, deGrom just struck out Alvarez.

— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) March 26, 2021

Jacob deGrom talks about the sim game he threw on Friday and his World Series hopes for the Mets https://t.co/n6OcZn2GBo pic.twitter.com/PuUxDlU7wV

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 27, 2021

Jacob deGrom says his approach stays the same no matter who is in the Mets' lineup:

"I treat everything like it's a 0-0 baseball game...that's my goal to go out there and put up zeros and give us a chance to win" pic.twitter.com/zbekrPXAQ6

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2021

Edwin Diaz talks about his excitement level for this Mets team heading into the season:

"The pitching staff is good, the infield, the outfield, it's an elite team" pic.twitter.com/g0o2EeiRMI

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2021

On BNNY presented by Tri-State @Cadillac, @Todd_Zeile, @jonhein & @martinonyc analyze tonight's Mets lineup (that could very well be the Opening Day lineup), and discuss the potential of the lineup https://t.co/51zClPRtcq pic.twitter.com/jrainiZF3O

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 27, 2021

🎧🍎 NEW SHEA ANYTHING! 🍎🎧@martinonyc explains to @DougWilliamsSNY how the Mets' bullpen use could shake out if they used an opener for a game: https://t.co/rvArKcuSCY

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— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2021

Breaking news!! Next Saturday on https://t.co/vZBSXvr8XX and @sportanarium 6pm EST/10pm🇬🇧⏰myself and @ernestdove🎤with Mets legend @ArtShamsky! In a preview of our interview with @ArtShamsky we🎤the memory of his old teammate the franchise Tom Seaver! @metsrewind @HowieRose pic.twitter.com/EykIcofnZZ

— Thomas Brice (@ThomasBrice2017) March 26, 2021

We're back with the 13th installment of Under Construction Presented by the Nave Law Firm!

Lights, Camera, Action!

We're talking all about our new lights at NBT Bank Stadium, check it out now! #LetsGO pic.twitter.com/jSVyFGSa7t

— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) March 26, 2021

Congratulations @MattHarvey33 Made Opening day roster for @Joey_Paints Orioles His 2013 season is one of the best by a pitcher in Mets History. Matt pitched his heart out for us in 2015 @Mets fans we should still have a little place in our hearts for Matt. #lgm #MattHarvey #mets pic.twitter.com/2x73Jy5faG

— Joe Petruccio (@Joey_Paints) March 26, 2021

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Some of yesterday's Spring Training Highlights:

This is why @Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes has been the third baseman on our All-Defensive Prospects Team three years running. pic.twitter.com/eqsigpko8a

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) March 26, 2021

Just your average 8-5-4-5-4 double play. pic.twitter.com/BJeluIkUC4

— MLB (@MLB) March 26, 2021

.@Marlins prospect Trevor Rogers brought the 🔥 on Friday night:

5 2/3 IP
0 R
2 H
1 BB
10 K pic.twitter.com/UlbJ4frvED

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) March 27, 2021

Hedbert Perez is only 17 years old. 😱 pic.twitter.com/MHBW0FPbtD

— MLB (@MLB) March 26, 2021

More zeros for Josh Fleming.

The @RaysBaseball reliever threw 3 2/3 scoreless frames today, bringing his spring totals to: 8.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 8 K pic.twitter.com/3d2qQHKFaq

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) March 26, 2021

Here is yesterday's Spring Training Scoreboard.

MLB.com:

• Here are the 7 tiers of 2021 baseball
• These injured pitchers could be '21 X-factors (Thor makes the List).
• Twins mourn loss of bench coach Mike Bell
• Cohen crowdsources Lindor offers on Twitter
• Mic'd up Rizzo calls fastball, and Joc homers
• Kelenic reassigned, vows to 'play my tail off'
• Frazier knows he can be an All-Star in '21
• Watch spring games for FREE on MLB.TV
• These players have changed our minds

MLB Trade Rumors:

• Mariners Reassign Jarred Kelenic
• Offseason In Review: Cleveland Indians
• Scott Oberg Undergoes Surgery To Remove Blood Clots; Career In Jeopardy
• Latest On Will Harris
• Orioles Make Several Roster Moves
• Reds Release Dee Strange-Gordon, Jesse Biddle
• Todd Frazier Exercises Opt-Out Clause

Yahoo Sports:

• Cheat sheet for last-minute fantasy baseball drafts
• How to listen and follow the Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies in Spring Training
• Report: Cubs to option Nico Hoerner, Eric Sogard expected to make team
• No. 9 Texas wins in walk-off fashion over rival Oklahoma...
• Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw suffers another rough outing in exhibition loss to Athletics
• A's Cole Irvin dominates Dodgers after Bob Melvin says Mike Fiers to IL
• Who is the Mets rotation x-factor?
• Report: Cubs make Anthony Rizzo contract extension offer
• Yankees' Gerrit Cole ready for season, team loses 4-1 to Orioles
• David Peterson feels confident, despite loss vs Nationals

ESPN:

• Kershaw rocked again, feels 'ready' for opener
• Rockies' Oberg has surgery for blood clots
• Yankees option Garcia, name German 5th starter

FOX Sports:

• Royals' bats cool off in 8-1 loss to Rangers
• Twins coach Mike Bell, son of ex-Royals manager Buddy Bell, dies at 46
• AP source: Rays reliever Nick Anderson sidelined with partially torn ligament in his pitching elbow

CBS Sports:

• Vanderbilt's Jack Leiter follows no-hitter with seven hit-free innings as potential No. 1 pick rolls on
• Mariners demote top prospect Jarred Kelenic to minors despite strong Spring Training performance
• Yankees demote top prospect Deivi Garcia, setting rotation ahead of Opening Day

SportsSpyder:

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Bill Sudakis (1946)
• Michael Cuddyer (1979)
• Johnny Monell (1986)
• Matt Harvey (1989)
• Brandon Nimmo (1993)

Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Bill Sudakis from the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 27, 1972.

New York Mets released Jim Beauchamp on March 27, 1974.

New York Mets traded Jackson Todd to the Philadelphia Phillies for Edward Cuervo on March 27, 1978.

New York Mets traded Nino Espinosa to the Philadelphia Phillies for Richie Hebner and Jose Moreno on March 27, 1979.

New York Mets traded Ed Hearn, Rick Anderson and Mauro Gozzo to the Kansas City Royals for David Cone and Chris Jelic on March 27, 1987.

New York Mets traded Kevin Baez and Tom Wegmann to the Baltimore Orioles for David Segui on March 27, 1994.

New York Mets traded Mark Leiter to the Colorado Rockies for Brian Rose on March 27, 2001.

New York Mets traded Timo Perez to the Chicago White Sox for Matt Ginter on March 27, 2004.

New York Mets signed free agent Raul Valdes on March 27, 2010.

New York Mets sold Elvin Ramirez to the Los Angeles Angels on March 27, 2013.

New York Mets signed free agent Rene Rivera on March 27, 2019.

Baseball Reference:

1992: A lawsuit is filed against Mets pitcher David Cone by three women who charge him with exposing himself to them while in the bullpen at Shea Stadium.

Centerfield Maz:

• Brandon Nimmo: Mets Outfielder (2016-2021)
• Remembering Mets History: (2006) NL Eastern Champs Start Season With An Opening Day Win

Former @Mets pitcher Randy Tate passed away. He was 75. Tate pitched one season for New York (1975). It would be his only year in @MLB: https://t.co/VFj9f39OFV #MetsRewind pic.twitter.com/wk2Fqu14eW

— @MetsRewind (@metsrewind) March 27, 2021

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