Mets News and Morning Links 3/31/2021

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Ryan Cordell.  Steve Cohen says no Brainstorming on  Francisco Lindor contract plus Pete Alonso loves the Black Jerseys and thinks Lindor should get $400M.  

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I don’t see a lot of brainstorming going on over here

— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) March 30, 2021

Lindor is a heckuva player and a great guy . I hope he decides to sign

— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) March 30, 2021

Mets $325M, 10-year offer to Lindor contains no deferrals, meaning it’s actually worth more in terms of net present value than Betts’ $365M, 12-year, heavily-deferred ($120M deferred) Dodgers deal. Lindor said to still be seeking $385M with no deferrals.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 31, 2021

On BNNY presented by Tri-State @Cadillac, @martinonyc gives the latest on Francisco Lindor's contract negotiations and @sal_licata weighs in that the Mets should stand firm https://t.co/tPQsahygOJ pic.twitter.com/y8cfews8Eo

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 31, 2021

CARTON & ROBERTS...EXTENSION WATCH! The hours are ticking down for Frankie Lindor, and Craig & Evan are all over it.

Listen to @CartonRoberts now: https://t.co/zph0v4iEkw pic.twitter.com/gYhrsbvYqe

— WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) March 30, 2021

Luis Rojas isn't sure how Mets fans will receive Francisco Lindor at Citi Field if he doesn't sign a contract extension, but Rojas spoke highly of what Lindor has brought to the Mets early on:

"He brings the word 'win' every day into the room" pic.twitter.com/ESslJexAeT

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 30, 2021

Pete Alonso on Francisco Lindor:

"I hope they pay him $400 million, he's worth every penny" pic.twitter.com/scrtOySs4S

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 30, 2021

The Mets' players reaction to the black jerseys according to Pete Alonso?

"Let's f--king go" pic.twitter.com/qWr82lgfEw

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 30, 2021

@Mets are #backinblack this season! @StevenACohen2 is bringing back the Black Jersey ! #lgm #LFGM #mets #art #painting #rocknRoll #metal #baseball pic.twitter.com/iGT2mUhLXO

— Joe Petruccio (@Joey_Paints) March 31, 2021

Did it take him four hours to deliver that tweet?

— Keith B (@Mediagoon) March 30, 2021

"I've said it before, every time I'm able to put this uniform on, I'm honored"

Jacob deGrom talks about starting on Opening Day pic.twitter.com/afvicGFYRE

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 31, 2021

"I enjoy games like this"

Jacob deGrom talks about facing Max Scherzer on Opening Day pic.twitter.com/33G8sbwkdq

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 31, 2021

"A goal of mine also is to try to make it to the Hall of Fame"

Jacob deGrom is very aware of what class winning a 3rd Cy Young Award would put him in pic.twitter.com/KnsKv1Gg0Z

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 31, 2021

Full Mets rotation order for their first road trip of the season. Jacob deGrom will come back on regular rest:

@ Nationals:

Thurs: Jacob deGrom
Sat: Marcus Stroman
Sun: David Peterson

@ Phillies

4/5: Taijuan Walker
4/6: Jacob deGrom
4/7: Joey Lucchesi (or opener)

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 30, 2021

The Mets have re-signed veteran reliever Tommy Hunter, whom they released last week, to a minor league contract.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 31, 2021

In addition to their 26-man roster, the Mets are carrying a five-man taxi squad for their first road trip:

-RHP Trevor Hildenberger
-LHP Stephen Tarpley
-SS Jose Peraza
-OF Mallex Smith
-C Caleb Joseph

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 30, 2021

HITTERS
Brandon Drury
Johneshwy Fargas
Drew Ferguson
Jake Hager
Drew Jackson
Caleb Joseph
Bruce Maxwell
José Peraza
Dan Rizzie
Mallex Smith
David Thompson
Wilfredo Tovar

This is all in addition to the 40-man players that have been optioned to the minors.

— Jacob Resnick (@Jacob_Resnick) March 31, 2021

Regarding Michael Conforto, the Mets are waiting on a Lindor resolution before moving forward, as sources have maintained throughout this process. Conforto has not given the Mets a hard Opening Day deadline, like Lindor did.

For the next day and a half, it's all about Lindor.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 30, 2021

Like Story, Baez and Correa, Corey Seager will enter the season without an extension. Dodgers made an effort on Seager, who they’d like to extend. But like the others, he will remain free agent eligible. Lindor remains the lone superstar SS in serious negotiation.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 30, 2021

It's National Doctors Day, so we're here to prescribe you a dose of strikeouts from Dr. K, Doc Gooden

(via @PitchingNinja)pic.twitter.com/KqLzoqRtyE

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 31, 2021

John Harper SNY.TV: Top moments in Mets Opening Day history.  John's Top 3 - #1 Gary Carter's HR Debut 1985; #2 The Franchise Returns 1983 and #3 Darryl Strawberry's Roof Shot 1988. 

Tim Healey Newsday: 3 Mets prospects to know in 2021. Francisco Alvarez, Matthew Allan; and Jaylen Palmer, 20.  “Note that we did not list a position. That’s because Palmer, a New York City native and graduate of Holy Cross High, ‘plays everywhere,’ [Mets director of player development Kevin] Howard said. ‘The bat speed and power is something else…The athleticism, it’s really interesting. That’s a guy that’s got a really high ceiling.’" 

Brooklyn Trolley Blogger: N.Y. Mets: The Confounding Michael Conforto Contract Crisis.

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Some of yesterday's Spring Training Highlights:

RBI double for Cristian Pache.

Check out where the @Braves' No. 1 prospect ranks on our Rookie Power Rankings: https://t.co/9zjZfLARM6 pic.twitter.com/ezdW3QgiLO

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) March 30, 2021

Cristian Pache doesn't have an 80-grade field tool for nothing. pic.twitter.com/SHtGjCvJ0J

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) March 30, 2021

On the last day of Spring Training, @RedSox No. 4 prospect Jarren Duran decided to launch another homer, his 3rd of camp. pic.twitter.com/A1APJ06qfD

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) March 30, 2021

Of course @Pirates top prospect Ke'Bryan Hayes hit one more homer before the end of Spring Training. pic.twitter.com/pV1WnYUla4

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) March 30, 2021

Here is yesterday's Spring Training Scoreboard.

Forbes.com: Baseball’s Most Valuable Teams: New York Yankees On Top At $5.25 Billion. Mets are ranked $6 worth $2.45 Billion.

Wisconsin State Journal: Bill Madden: New MLB season set to begin and already half the teams are irrelevant.

MLB.com:

• 2021 Power Rankings ahead of Opening Day
• Opening Day Pick 'Em: Compete for $200K!
• Cohen on Lindor: 'I hope he decides to sign'
• Experts pick 2021 MVP, Cy Young winners
• Ranking every Opening Day matchup
• The most improved teams headed into '21
• Prospects among spring Statcast standouts
• Major career milestones to watch for in 2021
• Ranking the 10 best lineups entering 2021

MLB Trade Rumors:

• White Sox To Select Andrew Vaughn
• Central Notes: Tigers, Cabrera, Nunez, Cubs, Pirates, Ponce
• Mets “Brainstorming” As Talks With Lindor Hit Impasse
• Astros Notes: Odorizzi, Valdez, Baez, Scrubb, James
• Red Sox To Sign Hector Rondon
• NL East Notes: Mets, Conforto, Phillies, Marlins

Yahoo Sports:

• Dodgers-Padres battle may go beyond division
• Dodgers hit four homers, beat Angels in Freeway Series finale
• Latest buzz on Francisco Lindor's extension talks with Mets: $325 million offer contains no deferrals
• No. 5 Texas blanked on the road by Texas A
• Chris Rodriguez's spring performances cried out for spot on Angels roster
• Washington Nationals announce new concessions options for 2021 MLB season
• Betting: Will the Yankees win on Opening Day?
• New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals - Game Highlights
• Cubs’ Ian Happ connecting to fans through podcast for one year
• White Sox roster: The Opening Day 26 for 2021 World Series chase

ESPN:

• Get ready for Opening Day! Bold predictions, power rankings and names to know
• Trout AL MVP fave, but books exposed on Ohtani
• Braves' Soroka goes 2 innings in 1st spring action

FOX Sports:

• Tyler Glasnow takes a trip down memory lane about his high school days with Trevor Bauer
• Tyler Glasnow re-lives the glory of the first time he touched 100 mph on the radar gun
• Tyler Glasnow shares his thoughts on the Universal DH

CBS Sports:

• Mets' Pete Alonso on Francisco Lindor extension: 'I hope they pay him $400 million'
• White Sox's Andrew Vaughn, No. 3 pick in 2019 draft, makes Opening Day roster as left fielder
• Baseball fans return for 2021 MLB season: Every team's Opening Day attendance plan

SportsSpyder:

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Bill Denehy (1946)
• Tom Hausman (1953)
• Ryan Cordell (1992)

Transactions:
New York Mets traded Ron Swoboda and Rich Hacker to the Montreal Expos for Don Hahn on March 31, 1971.

New York Mets signed free agent Ray Sadecki on March 31, 1977.

New York Mets traded Juan Berenguer to the Kansas City Royals for Marvell Wynne and John Skinner on March 31, 1981.

New York Mets traded Rusty Tillman to the San Diego Padres for Rick Lancellotti on March 31, 1985.

New York Mets traded Alan Zinter to the Detroit Tigers for Rico Brogna on March 31, 1994.

New York Mets traded Ryan Thompson and Reid Cornelius to the Cleveland Indians for Mark Clark on March 31, 1996.

New York Mets traded Tim Bogar to the Houston Astros for Luis Lopez on March 31, 1997.

New York Mets claimed Yorkis Perez on waivers from the Atlanta Braves on March 31, 1997.

New York Mets signed free agent Mike DiFelice on March 31, 2005.

New York Mets signed free agent Ricky Ledee on March 31, 2007.

New York Mets released Tony Armas on March 31, 2009.

New York Mets signed free agent Bobby Abreu on March 31, 2014.

National Pastime.com:

1994	The Mets trade hard-luck right-hander Anthony Young to the Cubs for shortstop Jose Vizcaino. A-Yo holds the major league record for the most consecutive losses by a pitcher.
1998	In the longest scoreless opener in National League history, pinch-hitter Alberto Castillo's single with two outs and the bases loaded gives the Mets a 1-0, 14-inning victory over the Phillies. The most extended Opening Day game in major league history occurred in 1926 when the Senators blanked the Philadelphia A's in 15 innings, 1-0.

2003	At Shea Stadium, the Mets Opening Day lineup includes the first regular starting double-play combination in major league history featuring natives from Puerto Rico. Second baseman Roberto Alomar and shortstop Rey Sanchez combine to make two twin killings as the Cubs drub New York, 15-2.

 

 Baseball Reference:

2001 - After 31 years in Three Rivers Stadium, the Pittsburgh Pirates move into their new $262 million home at PNC Park, losing to the New York Mets, 4 - 3, in an exhibition game. The 38,000 seat stadium is nestled at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers with a spectacular view of the city.

2010: With spring training coming to an end, the disabled list is getting crowded. Among those who will miss the beginning of the season are Mets SS Jose Reyes, who missed most of 2009 with injuries and joins teammates Daniel Murphy, Carlos Beltran and Kelvim Escobar on the list;

Centerfield Maz:

• Rusty Staub: The Eighties Mets Years (1980-1985) & Beyond
• Remembering Mets History (1973): World Series Game #4 -Rusty Staub HRs With Five RBIs To Even Series
• Daniel Murphy- The Mets Years (2008-2015)
• New York Mets Team Hall of Famer: Rusty Staub (The Pre & Post Mets Years)

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