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Tim Healey Newsday: Mets' Francisco Alvarez got catcher-to-catcher advice from Cardinals icon Yadier Molina. "Molina...was the newbie manager of Navegantes del Magallanes, a team in [Venezuela]’s winter league. Alvarez, the Mets’ top prospect, was there to work out...'It was really the mental part of it. There was something that clicked with me there,' Alvarez said. 'It’s like, you have to be relaxed, you have to be calm when you’re at the plate and when you’re catching. I think that’s what stuck with me the most. That’s what will help me put it together more than the physical aspect.'"
Mike Puma NY Sports+ Behind the scenes of how the Mets are readying Francisco Alvarez to be their catcher of the future. Mike spoke to full time catching instructor Glen Sherlock "'He’s very young, and right now we’re working on everything. But probably the biggest things we’re working on are his receiving, blocking and throwing...A lot of it is spending time talking to the pitchers. Like here, what we’re trying to do is encourage all of our catchers, not just Alvarez" (Subscription required)
SNY.TV: Mets' Buck Showalter discusses plan for Francisco Alvarez ahead of 2023 season. "Despite two veteran catchers in front of him, Showalter encouraged Alvarez to approach this spring with big league aspirations."
NY Post: Francisco Lindor: Would’ve played through appendectomy if Mets made NLDS. "Less than a week after the Mets’ season ended in October with a loss to the Padres in the NL wild-card series, Francisco Lindor experienced lower abdominal discomfort...Lindor underwent an appendectomy...The timing of the procedure coincided with when the Mets would have potentially been playing in the NLDS had they advanced past the Padres. But in Lindor’s mind, he would have played regardless."
NY Post: Mets plan to keep David Peterson in minors without clear spot in rotation.
NY Post: Manny Machado is perfect fit as newest star for Mets to target in free agency. "The amazing Machado announced upon entering spring training — a la Jacob deGrom last year — that he would be opting out of the last five years of his $300 million, 10-year deal with the Padres at the end of the season"
David Lennon Newsday: Manny Machado is opting out after this season, making him a target for Mets owner Steve Cohen. "Before Machado’s remarks Friday, the Mets already had Shohei Ohtani on their radar, as the Angels’ two-way star also is on track to become a free agent after the season. With Ohtani expected to be the sport’s first $500 million player, surpassing teammate Mike Trout’s $426.5 million contract...As for Machado, he’ll be looking to eclipse the nine-year, $360 million contract that Aaron Judge signed with the Yankees in December...It’s unlikely that even Cohen would agree to spend close to a billion dollars on two players. Instead, Machado now looms as a very attractive Plan B..."
NY Post: Behind rift between Brewers, Corbin Burnes after arbitration clash.
JV & Mad Max 🔥 pic.twitter.com/H4triSSyW0
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 17, 2023
Polar power 💪 pic.twitter.com/SfgxtDy5zC
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2023
Francisco Álvarez hits absolute ROCKETS in batting practice 🚀
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 17, 2023
Your proof: pic.twitter.com/sxRpAlYSvE
Mark Vientos is all smiles during BP this morning 😁 pic.twitter.com/8o9NjVEOio
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 17, 2023
A little Spring Training BP with @baty_brett 💪 pic.twitter.com/72zV8kq2GM
— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) February 17, 2023
📸 There's a strong Venezuelan contingent at Mets camp, including Eduardo Escobar, Francisco Álvarez, Omar Narváez, Carlos Carrasco, Elieser Hernández and José Butto: pic.twitter.com/vL9nbNykMa
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 17, 2023
📸 Shots from around the cage today: Brett Baty, Francisco Lindor, Billy Eppler. pic.twitter.com/EoTzhn2aFQ
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 18, 2023
📸 David Peterson was among those to throw bullpen sessions Friday morning at Mets camp: pic.twitter.com/zOQS1JCEjG
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 17, 2023
Alex Cohen introduces herself to Kodai Senga with her arrival to Mets camp pic.twitter.com/iiPlz0Ps38
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 17, 2023
"They're gonna make the club"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2023
- Buck Showalter on Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer 🤣 pic.twitter.com/TmOM9cVs15
Buck Showalter was asked about Francisco Álvarez and if he is competing for a spot in camp for the Opening Day roster:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2023
"I think he's going to approach it that way. You always want players to make you think about what if's. We look at every possible narrative." pic.twitter.com/W2I8X4Ci5a
Buck Showalter shares that he sensed a little bit of frustration from both David Peterson and Tylor Megill in regards to them being moved around a lot last season: pic.twitter.com/AgEBa98icz
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2023
An Amazin’ Afternoon ☺️
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 17, 2023
The @AmazinMetsFdn hosted a clinic with our players and coaches for @SpecialOlympics athletes. pic.twitter.com/hMF7SQTrEx
The Mets and their players hosted the Special Olympics today at Clover Park, where the players took pictures and signed autographs. pic.twitter.com/JcOTV8OGtd
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2023
Mets spreading smiles at the @AmazinMetsFdn @SpecialOlympics clinic today 🥹 pic.twitter.com/SYlywnMn6u
— Mets Farm Report (@MetsFarmReport) February 17, 2023
Who has had the better career - Max Scherzer or Justin Verlander?@mmargaux8, @john_jastremski, @AlbaneseLaura, and @Jim_Duquette make their selections on Baseball Night in New York: https://t.co/FVMYtKKSyr
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 18, 2023
▶ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/HD8sPeHMeL
What is the worst trade in New York baseball history?@mmargaux8, @john_jastremski, @AlbaneseLaura, and @Jim_Duquette (stick around for his answer 😂) answer the question on Baseball Night New York: https://t.co/KnM9lONyjj
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 18, 2023
▶ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/qOWtYbc931
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- Brewers’ Jason Alexander Out Until May Due To Shoulder Injury
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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Lou Gorman (1929)
- Dal Maxvill (1939)
- Bob Miller (1939)
- Jerry Morales (1949)
- Jeff McKnight (1963)
- Kevin Tapani (1964)
- John Valentin (1967)
- Shawn Estes (1973)
- Nick Meyer (1997)
- Brain Sharp (1997)
Transactions:
Montreal Expos signed Ray Burris of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 18, 1981.
New York Mets traded Joe Dellicarri to the Detroit Tigers for Kevin Morgan on February 18, 1994.
Minnesota Twins signed Luis Ayala of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 18, 2009.
New York Mets signed free agent Buddy Carlyle on February 18, 2014.
New York Mets signed free agent Jason Vargas of the Kansas City Royals on February 18, 2018.
New York Mets signed free agent Adeiny Hechavarria of the New York Yankees on February 18, 2019.
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2009 |
The
demolishment of the last remaining piece of Shea Stadium, the ramp to section
5, occurs at 11:25 a.m., marking the end of the New York venue where the Mets
played for 44 years. The footprint of the old ballpark will become a parking
lot for the team's new home, the $800-million Citi Field, which will open in
April. Link to You Tube video of the demolition. |
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