Good Morning. Happy Birthday Kevin Tapani, Shawn Estes, and David Stearns. Pete Alonso and Luisangel Acuna talk to the Media, Carlos Mendoza gets the Serby Q&A and the Mets talk to Luke Voit about a Mets minor League deal.
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NY Post Serby's Q&A: Carlos Mendoza opens up about Mets expectations, managerial approach: ‘High standards’. Anothr great Steve Serby interview. Here are a couple of them -
Q: Fill in the blank: I will be successful because … A: I will be successful with developing culture here with the Mets … continue to help developing that culture that is gonna put us in a position to compete for a championship for years to come.
Q: Once the game begins, what do you think is your strength in the dugout? A: I think that feel for the game, my ability to blend the information to what’s going on what my eyes are telling me as the game develops. I think I have a pretty good feel with that. Adjustments that you have to make in the game, or even from pitch to pitch, maybe it’s like a conversation as a message to a player right then. My feel for the game overall I think is one of my strengths.
Pete Alonso's expectations for the 2024 Mets?
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2024
"The whole goal is to grab one of those playoff spots, anything can happen in the playoffs. With what we have, we can make a playoff spot." pic.twitter.com/k37fQNaHFr
"I know the record didn't say, but we had a ton of really excellent individual performances. If we can string those together, it's going to be productive for us in the win column."
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 17, 2024
Pete Alonso on how he feels the Mets can build on last season: pic.twitter.com/Yd3Rca9Hpv
"I definitely have envisioned myself being a lifelong Met, that's something I've definitely thought about. I welcome the idea, but I can't predict the future."
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 17, 2024
- Pete Alonso pic.twitter.com/VleaKf17s0
Pete Alonso explains why he hired Scott Boras as his agent:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2024
"Scott and his team are the best representation for myself and my family, that's it" pic.twitter.com/YNMliDVUjP
"That's a lot to think about, I just had my first live BP session"
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 17, 2024
Pete Alonso is asked about the possibility of getting traded if the Mets are in a similar position that they were during 2023 pic.twitter.com/vFax9nkabd
"I'm really excited to be here. Playing in an iconic city like New York, it's really a blessing. I love it."
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2024
Pete Alonso on his mindset heading into 2024: pic.twitter.com/c8sw7YYS6b
Pete Alonso announces that for every home run he hits in 2024, The Alonso Foundation will donate $1K to animal shelters pic.twitter.com/CfZLHdLOTL
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2024
"This is a guy who's been in New York... and he's performed"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2024
Carlos Mendoza talks about getting to manage Pete Alonso this year: pic.twitter.com/zVOT5XPKWw
Carlos Mendoza talks about making decisions from his gut during games: pic.twitter.com/PrilpuMKb9
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2024
Luisangel Acuña says he sees himself at second base long term and that his favorite positions to play are shortstop and second base: pic.twitter.com/tKaJoTK6BT
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2024
Luisangel Acuña says it "feels good" to have a locker next to Francisco Lindor: pic.twitter.com/ZPZ80LtelI
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2024
"My brother is a talent that you see every 100 years"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2024
Luisangel Acuña was asked about comparisons to Ronald: pic.twitter.com/obCI9cz82L
Pete Alonso and Mark Vientos share a laugh pic.twitter.com/szgxibLBix
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 17, 2024
Starling Marte in the cage ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/q8rhUWIMln
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 17, 2024
Live BP for Pete Alonso today pic.twitter.com/8hyoBfZXPh
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 17, 2024
Ji-man Choi steps into the cage for the first time as a Met pic.twitter.com/Mv1BOPOQ5P
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 17, 2024
Morning swings for Drew Gilbert 💪 pic.twitter.com/8Ny7julya6
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2024
Omar Narvaez smokes one in live BP 💥 pic.twitter.com/EOxU6pNedz
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 17, 2024
Tylor Megill and Dom Hamel throw in the bullpen: pic.twitter.com/9OsP11ujj2
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 17, 2024
Bullpen sessions for Joey Lucchesi and Mike Vasil today pic.twitter.com/X6NVeU3vMh
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2024
Eric Orze throws a live BP: pic.twitter.com/nvlWwm1RiT
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 17, 2024
Footwork drills for Brett Baty and Mark Vientos pic.twitter.com/c8BM9bG4rA
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 17, 2024
Jett Williams: SS
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 17, 2024
Luisangel Acuña: 2B
Pete Alonso: 1B pic.twitter.com/xaKZs8Iil6
David Stearns talks with Carlos Mendoza on the field: pic.twitter.com/dIBTIk88YB
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2024
Carlos Mendoza talks with Luisangel Acuña: pic.twitter.com/9Cm3B5gaRN
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2024
2024 promises to be a huge year for Jett Williams, @PSLToFlushing's #1 prospect in the Mets' system.
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 17, 2024
Joe's Top 30 Mets Prospects: https://t.co/yRMTDB99sD
Joe's full breakdown: https://t.co/dSIgZb8tyj pic.twitter.com/7XqB5IBTji
The Mets are talking with Luke Voit about a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, per @martinonyc pic.twitter.com/fa6xKxQEZ7
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 17, 2024
“His ceiling is higher than everyone else. He’s a freak athlete, he’s so strong and he’s always working. He has the stuff and it’s there."
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 17, 2024
Trevor May praises the Mets' addition of former A's teammate Shintaro Fujinami https://t.co/Nhvgi1KQW9 pic.twitter.com/BJG78v52qH
Newsday:
- Pete Alonso still a homegrown Met . . . but will that be the case a year from now?
- Pete Alonso has 'envisioned' lifelong Mets deal, but zero talks so far
NY Post:
- Mets’ Luisangel Acuna keeping focused on MLB goal as MVP brother dominates
- There are no guarantees in Pete Alonso’s Mets future
- Pete Alonso, Mets haven’t had long-term contract talks yet with free agency looming
NY Daily News:
- Pete Alonso on possibly hitting free agency at end of ’24 season: ‘I’ve just been sitting back and listening’
- Mets don’t want Luisangel Acuña to try to be his superstar brother: ‘He’s just gotta be himself’
Mets.com:
Metsmerized:
Mets360:
Mets Insider Blog:
Mack's Mets:
Vin Scully does a play by play of his first ceremonial pitch. And it’s easily the best thing you’ll see today pic.twitter.com/u9loiawiGP
— BaseballHistoryNut (@nut_history) February 18, 2024
The Ringer:
- Comeback Players. "Twenty years after ‘Moneyball,’ baseball’s GM cycle is trending back toward former big leaguers. What’s behind the increasing number of ex-player execs? And what does this shift mean for MLB?"
MLB.com:
- Next offseason's best free agent at each position
- Yamamoto throws live BP, befuddles Freddie, gets standing O from Mookie
- World Series hero Panda attempting comeback with Giants (report)
- Keep an eye on these intriguing non-roster invitees
- Holliday on Orioles roster bid: 'I'm as ready as I can be'
- Royals acquire reliever Schreiber in trade with Red Sox
- 7 questions for the player who got hit by pitch 7 times in 1 day
- Reigning NL MVP Acuña headlines fantasy outfield rankings
- Grichuk agrees to 1-year deal with D-backs
- Weight down, velo up: Rodón primed for bounceback
- 'I've still got it in me': Finally healthy, Sale ready to compete
- Altuve makes diehard fan's day with special gift
- Alonso, Mets haven't discussed contract extension
- Former batting champ may be close to finding a new home
- Even without taking field, Ohtani's presence is felt
MLB Trade Rumors:
- Royals Acquire John Schreiber From Red Sox
- Dylan Cease Discusses Trade Candidacy
- NL Central Notes: Frelick, Morel, Reds
- Tigers Acquire Blake Dickerson From Padres
- Mets, Luke Voit Reportedly Nearing Minor League Deal
- Blue Jays Notes: Manoah, Tiedemann, Martinez, Jansen
- Giants To Sign Pablo Sandoval To Non-Roster Deal
- Mets Haven’t Yet Had Extension Talks With Pete Alonso
- Diamondbacks Sign Randal Grichuk
- Mariners Claim Levi Stoudt, Designate Canaan Smith-Njigba
- Pirates Sign Chase Anderson To Minor League Deal
- Tanner Scott Wins Arbitration Hearing Against Marlins
- Rangers Notes: Jung, Duffy, Rotation
- White Sox Sign Bryan Shaw To Minors Deal
- Phillies Sign David Dahl To Minors Contract
Yahoo Sports:
ESPN:
- Alonso says he's envisioned being a 'lifelong Met'
- Giants reportedly invite Sandoval back to camp
- Jays' Manoah eyes bounce-back season in '24
- Rangers' Jung (calf) expected to miss 3 weeks
- Red Sox deal Schreiber to Royals for prospect
- Scott beats Marlins in arbitration; players go 9-6
- Diamondbacks, OF Grichuk reach 1-year deal
CBS Sports:
FanGraphs:
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)
- David Stearns (1985)
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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