Mets News and Morning Links 3/31/2022

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Ryan Cordell.  Mets lose 5-3 to Astros in extras as Pete Alonso homers, Michael Conforto hurt shoulder in January, and Francisco Alvarez, Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty will all start the year in Binghamton.

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Astros 5 Mets 3 - 10 innings (Box Score) Brandon Nimmo CF 0 for 4, 3 Ks; Starling Marte RF 2 for 3, 1 run scored; Francisco Lindor SS 1 for 2, 1 run scored, 1 walk; Pete Alonso 1B 1 for 3, HR, 3 RBIs, 1 run scored, 1 K;  Robinson Cano DH 1 for 3, 1 K; Eduardo Escobar 2B 0 for 3, 1 K; Mark Canha LF 1 for 3; J.D. Davis 3B 1 for 2, 1 walk; James McCann C 0 for 2, 1 K;  Carlos Carrasco 4 innings, 3 runs - all earned, 6 hits, 2 HRs, 1 walk, 3 Ks; Adam Ottavino 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 2 Ks; Drew Smith 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 1 K; Miguel Castro 1 inning, no runs, 1 hit; Alex Claudio 1 inning, no runs, 1 K; Colin Holderman 1 inning, no runs, no hit, 1 walk, 2 Ks; Stephen Nogosek (L, 0-1) 2 runs - earned, 2 hits, HR, 1 walk, 2 Ks;

SNY.TV - What's next: The Mets welcome the Washington Nationals to Port St. Lucie on Thursday night, with first pitch set for 6:10 p.m. on SNY.

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— SNY (@SNYtv) March 30, 2022

.@Starlingmart 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/kfEwrYvPRL

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 30, 2022

Francisco Lindor from deep in the hole! pic.twitter.com/1Lpp3PVzJV

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 30, 2022

La colada se disfruta a cualquier hora. ☕️🇨🇺 #ColadaPower pic.twitter.com/9jyKJMWJm9

— LasMayores (@LasMayores) March 30, 2022

Adam Ottavino strikes out 2 in the 5th 💨💨 pic.twitter.com/Zjv5YC3uLA

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 30, 2022

Drew Smith sat 95 mph in a perfect Grapefruit League debut tonight. An easy, breezy eight pitches.

Smith has altered his cutter to give it more depth and slider action, though he still grips it the same. Got a strikeout on that pitch to end his outing: pic.twitter.com/kbMovyqCFt

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 30, 2022

Nice job by #Mets prospect Wilmer Reyes to find his footing and make the strong throw to get the out at first.

Good to see Reyes healthy after essentially missing two years. pic.twitter.com/6rUySKjIM5

— Jacob Resnick (@Jacob_Resnick) March 31, 2022

Pete Alonso for 3! 💪 pic.twitter.com/nNtCOmWL2S

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 30, 2022

Hard-throwing, 6-foot-7 Colin Holderman is an under-the-radar Mets prospect enjoying a strong spring. He hit 99 mph tonight during a scoreless inning.

Holderman so far in Grapefruit League play: 4 IP, 0 ER, 9 K. pic.twitter.com/Cxm99Phi8h

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 31, 2022

Buck Showalter & Dusty Baker figuring out what the plan is if the game goes into extra innings 😂 pic.twitter.com/LVQ8p3qPKe

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 31, 2022

"That felt nice, that felt really nice" - Pete Alonso on his first homer of the spring pic.twitter.com/nB7dK2J47J

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 31, 2022

"I'm really excited to finish the spring strong. I'm really pumped up for the season"

Pete Alonso with @mmargaux8 on getting ready for the season, the Mets' coaching staff, who's impressed him at camp and more! pic.twitter.com/ebI7qrE6l7

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 31, 2022

Buck Showalter on hearing that he was Adam Ottavino's dad's favorite manager

"I'd rather be [Adam's] favorite manager" 😂 pic.twitter.com/5QCzG8Ww0N

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 31, 2022

Buck & Terry pic.twitter.com/4PQQL8orOO

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 30, 2022

Hanging with the 1969 #Mets! pic.twitter.com/mO6X76lqnf

— New York Mets (@Mets) March 30, 2022

Free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto landed “irregularly” on his right (throwing) shoulder diving for a ball during a workout in January, and wanted to get back to 100 percent before resuming contract negotiations with clubs, according to his agent, Scott Boras.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) March 31, 2022

On Baseball Night in New York, @emacSNY asks @Jim_Duquette what his ideal Mets lineups would be vs. lefties and righties

▶ @Cadillachttps://t.co/O3SymwpOIm pic.twitter.com/5q0YlKP5DK

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 31, 2022

The Mets intend to use Robinson Canó at first base tomorrow in an effort to increase his versatility. (He's played 14 career games there, all in 2018 with the Mariners.)

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 30, 2022

Mets top prospect Francisco Álvarez will begin the 2022 season in Double-A Binghamton.

The 20-year-old had a .941 OPS and 24 home runs last season between Low-A St. Lucie and High-A Brooklyn.

— Michael Mayer (@mikemayer22) March 30, 2022

NEWS: 3B Brett Baty (@baty_brett) & SS Ronny Mauricio will start the 2022 season with the @RumblePoniesBB. (AA) #LGM pic.twitter.com/FVZV3oOH4Y

— GENY Mets Report (@genymets) March 30, 2022

From the Mets' prototypical modern leadoff hitter to Mark Canha slotting in ninth(??), some batting order talk with Back Showalter: https://t.co/v0QyBc86AG

— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) March 31, 2022

NY Post:

• Mets’ Pete Alonso feeling ‘confident’ in swing after first spring HR
• Mets’ Brandon Nimmo continues to struggle offensively
• The seven relievers sure to make the Mets’ bullpen - Edwin Diaz; Miguel Castro; Drew Smith; Trevor Williams; Trevor May; Seth Lugo; Adam Ottavino;
• Mets’ Carlos Carrasco done in by long balls in Grapefruit League debut
• Mets’ Brandon Nimmo taking ‘Let’s go Brandon’ chants as fan support
• Ex-Met Michael Conforto’s shoulder injury slowing down contract talks

Mets.com:

• Canó 'where and when' option at 1B for Mets
• Alonso launches first spring HR

Metsmerized:

• Mets Fall to Astros 5-3 in 10 Innings
• Boras: Michael Conforto Injured Shoulder During Lockout
• Francisco Álvarez Assigned to Double-A Binghamton
• MMO Spring Training Game Thread: Astros vs Mets, 6:10 PM
• Chasen Shreve Building Strong Case For Roster Spot
• Starling Marte’s Role Becoming Clearer
• Al Leiter Praises DeGrom, Scherzer, Megill at Mets Camp

Mets Minors:

• Alvarez, Baty, Mauricio Assigned To Binghamton
• Mets Minors Notes: Mets Claim Yoan López, Showalter Raves About Alvarez

Mack's Mets:

• Paul Articulates – Patience is a virtue
• Reese Kaplan -- Baseball Paychecks Arrive For Fewer Years Than Expected

Amazing Avenue: Trevor Williams is likely suited for long relief in 2022.  He can step into the rotation if need be, as well.

Mets Daddy: Mets Showing They Can Be Great In 2022.

Greg Prince Faith and Fear in Flushing looks at some past Mets 3B experiments in "The Sky’s Limit"

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Some of yesterday's Spring Training Highlights:

Seiya Suzuki goes yard! pic.twitter.com/mMGyl8Aurq

— MLB (@MLB) March 30, 2022

1 pitch, 2 bases.

Julio Rodríguez goes the other way for a double. pic.twitter.com/Seg4ybGlfg

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) March 30, 2022

Here is yesterday's Spring Training Scoreboard.

Don't miss #40-21 tomorrow night at 8pm ET! pic.twitter.com/abx7nHQq8X

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) March 31, 2022

#Nationals have signed RHP Tyler Clippard to a minor league contract.

— MiLB-Transactions (@tombaseball29) March 31, 2022

MLB.com:

• A 2022 World Series draft, from 1 to 30
• First Cubs hit? Suzuki makes it a home run
• Story debuts as part of 'sick, deep lineup'
• Greinke to make history as KC Opening Day starter (again!)
• Severino on track after brief scare
• Wow! Cards score 15 runs in one inning
• Rumors: January injury slowed market for Conforto
• Hunter Greene makes Opening Day roster, to debut April 10
• Who will rule the 9th inning this season?

MLB Trade Rumors:

• Michael Conforto Suffered Shoulder Injury In January
• Padres Open To Trading From Rotation, Catching Depth
• Twins Notes: Larnach, Miranda, Rotation, Winder
• D-Backs Notes: Marte, Ahmed, Luplow
• Cardinals Outright Johan Quezada
• MLBTR Chat Transcript
• Pete Fairbanks Has Partially Torn Lat, Expected To Miss Multiple Months
• Evan Longoria Expected To Miss Six Weeks
• Hunter Greene Makes Reds’ Rotation
• Brewers Select Jose Urena To Major League Roster
• Padres Trade James Norwood To Phillies
• Blue Jays To Sign Dexter Fowler

Yahoo Sports:

• Mets spending a fortune to be Amazin' again
• Detroit Tigers game vs. Toronto Blue Jays: Time for Matt Manning's spring training start
• MLB’s Highest-Paid Players 2022: Scherzer Scores Record $59 Million
• Yankees takeaways from Wednesday's loss to Blue Jays, including a rough all-around pitching performance
• Mets' Pete Alonso on his 2022 mindset: 'I just want to be the best player I can be'
• Mets vs Astros: Pete Alonso reacts to first spring homer, loves vibe of team and coaching staff | Mets Spring Training
• Max Fried to make 2nd straight Opening Day start for Braves
• Nationals allow 29 runs in spring game vs Cardinals
• Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers - Game Highlights
• a Goal from Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers

ESPN:

• Sluggers who'd be a great fit for the new Home Run Derby X
• Do the Dodgers (or any 2022 MLB team) have the best lineup ever? Here's what it would take
• Nats allow 29 runs as Cards cruise to spring rout

CBS Sports:

• Albert Pujols singles in first game back with Cardinals as St. Louis erupts for 29 runs vs. Nationals
• Four 'Big Boss' moments that prove Tsuyoshi Shinjo is the most interesting man in baseball
• 2022 MLB Opening Day starting pitcher tracker: Gerrit Cole goes for Yankees; Braves' Max Fried gets nod

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.

One Year ago today - the Mets and Francisco Lindo agreed on a contract extension:

Anthony DiComo Mets.com: Lindor, Mets have 10-year extension. “…a 10-year, $341 million contract extension, according to a source. The deal, which the Mets have not confirmed because it is not yet official, is the richest ever for a shortstop, and the third largest in Major League history. Lindor's previous $22.3 million salary for 2021 remains unchanged, making the Mets' total commitment to him $363.3 million over 11 seasons. He will be a Met until at least his 38th birthday.”

3/31/2021 Francisco Lindor and the Mets agree to a 10-year, $341 million context extension.@Lindor12BC pic.twitter.com/xBMckZgTLQ

— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) March 31, 2022

Happy Mets Birthday to Bill Denehy. Not only does Bill have one of the greatest rookie cards ever he also has the distinction of being traded for Gil Hodges. Pitched 15 games in 67 going 1-7. @Mets #mets #LGM pic.twitter.com/sKYSxixsEw

— Paul Gebauer (@paul_gebauer) March 31, 2022

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