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Carlos Mendoza was asked if the idea of playoffs or the postseason was mentioned in his speech to the players today:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2024
"It's not a secret, we're here to win." pic.twitter.com/6hE4kTcfYZ
Carlos Mendoza was asked what he sees from Francisco Alvarez's interactions with pitchers in camp:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2024
"His leadership ability... It wasn't easy for him as a catcher for the first time last year and especially with what he went through and how to win a veteran pitching staff." pic.twitter.com/P4DwxS9XVo
Carlos Mendoza says that when everybody is healthy and producing that Harrison Bader will be the centerfielder and Brandon Nimmo will be in left field. pic.twitter.com/onQwlBh76t
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2024
Brandon Nimmo talks about the type of manager that Carlos Mendoza is:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2024
"He's very inspirational. He wanted us to know that he holds himself to the same standard that he wants us to hold ourselves to. Just keeping each other accountable each and every day." pic.twitter.com/EgtlOyORkB
Harrison Bader was asked about Brandon Nimmo's willingness to switch positions so that Bader can be in centerfield:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2024
"The biggest thing that we preach in the outfield is moving as a unit and part of moving as a unit is being together, being one. To hear him say that means a lot" pic.twitter.com/mK8MW6TTkq
Harrison Bader talks about his goal to stay healthy this season and how he wants to win with the Mets:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2024
"I'm pouring every ounce of energy I have into having a successful season. I want to win more than anything in New York." pic.twitter.com/xDjT1DdbcS
"I've said this about a lot of people that I admire in this game and those who make a lot of people around them better, I have tremendous gratitude to be in their presence and to work with them on a daily basis."
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2024
- Harrison Bader on being reunited with Pete Alonso pic.twitter.com/IsGkYiqwBJ
We’ve signed INF Luke Voit to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league Spring Training.
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 19, 2024
Luke Voit shares what he believes the opportunity is for him this season:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2024
"I think I have a role to possibly be a DH. Obviously give Pete some days off at first base. I know my ability and I think it was good last year being in Syracuse to find a little bit of myself." pic.twitter.com/VTjZsbe0OS
Some work at first base for Pete Alonso and Ji-Man Choi: pic.twitter.com/30bQsCRFze
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2024
Steve Cohen speaks with Luisangel Acuña and Jett Williams: pic.twitter.com/T90wNkGZlq
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2024
Steve Cohen watches on as Pete Alonso takes some swings: pic.twitter.com/AwPQcYBmFb
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2024
Pete Alonso lines one up the middle vs. Edwin Díaz pic.twitter.com/FkSYXubBiz
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 19, 2024
Edwin Díaz gets Francisco Lindor swinging in live BP pic.twitter.com/4x2Re1h4nu
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2024
Pete Alonso chats with Steve Cohen during BP pic.twitter.com/rj6wGOpKnC
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 19, 2024
Pete Alonso 🤝🏻 Harrison Bader
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2024
The boys are back together 🐊 pic.twitter.com/tR1bmt4Ad1
Harrison Bader steps into the cage and takes some swings pic.twitter.com/cj9bqMadVC
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2024
José Quintana strikes out Harrison Bader in live BP: pic.twitter.com/cpwwhekj4k
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2024
Luis Severino throws a bullpen session: pic.twitter.com/zcwY17dKjL
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2024
Tim Healey Newsday: Mets' Luke Voit sees an opportunity to make big club right away. “'I’ve had to win jobs before,' Voit said, citing his 2019 spring training battle with Greg Bird. 'I’m up for a competition . . . I felt like [based on] the talks I had with my agent and the front office that there definitely is the ability to make the team and get a chance to play. I had other offers, but they would’ve been similar possibly to what I did last year, be a role player.'"
NY Post:
- Mets’ Brandon Nimmo fine with shift to left field: ‘Whatever is best’
- Mets bring back ex-Yankee Luke Voit to add another DH option
Mets.com:
- Nimmo, Bader embrace OF shakeup: 'The intention is to win'
- Mendoza steps into spotlight for first full-squad meeting "For days leading up to his inaugural team address as Mets manager, Carlos Mendoza stressed about what he might say. He jotted down notes. He contemplated the topic...'Once I stood there, it was just nothing that I took notes on,' Mendoza said, laughing. 'It came out natural.'”
Metsmerized:
- Photos From PSL: Steve Cohen Arrives
- Mendoza: Bader to Play in Center, Nimmo in Left
- Exclusive Mr. Met Spring Training Bobblehead Released by FOCO
- Mets 2024 Non-Roster Invitee Preview: Danny Young
- Looking Ahead: Mets’ 2025 Payroll Outlook
- Report: Brandon Woodruff Returns to Milwaukee
- Mets Madness Semifinals Preview: 1988 Mets vs. 2006 Mets
- Luke Voit Arrives in Mets Camp
Amazing Avenue:
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Mack's Mets:
Free-agent first baseman Dom Smith and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a minor-league contract, according to a source familiar with the deal. The deal, including incentives, can max out at $3.5 million.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) February 20, 2024
Smith, who had hamate bone surgery in early January, should be full-go…
Breaking: Brandon Woodruff back to Brewers. 2 year deal.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 19, 2024
MLB.com:
- How 10 teams can defy their playoff odds in '24
- Reds practice plays at the plate in the weirdest -- and best -- way possible
- A no-look, between-the-legs flip to first ... and it's only spring!
- Ohtani's first live BP homer with Dodgers a no-doubt crowd pleaser
- Snell has an offer on the table from Yankees (source)
- 'The Generational Juan Soto' touches down at Yankees camp
- Bellinger has had 'some discussions' with former team
- How two of baseball's fastest friends are bringing speed back
- Predicting this year's stolen base leader
- In 1996, the Braves tried to turn the world's best javelin thrower into a pitcher
- Hendriks agrees to 2-year deal with Red Sox (source)
- Goldy, Cards plan to prove '23 struggles a fluke
- 15 college prospects who stood out at Desert Invitational
- The top fantasy relief pitchers entering the '24 season
- Yelich embracing leader role on young Crew
MLB Trade Rumors:
- Hyun Jin Ryu Discussing Contract With KBO’s Hanwha Eagles
- Yankees Have Offer Out To Blake Snell
- Padres Sign Austin Davis, Zach Reks To Minor League Deals
- Kendrick, Hall Express Frustration With Absence Of Chase Field Renovation Deal
- A’s Re-Sign Francisco Perez To Minor League Deal
- Cubs, Dominic Smith Agree To Minor League Deal
- Cubs To Sign David Peralta To Minor League Contract
- Orioles Acquire Kaleb Ort, Designate Peyton Burdick
- Trout: Asking For Trade Is “Easy Way Out”
- Cubs Chairman On Cody Bellinger: Some Discussions But Not A Negotiation
- Pirates Claim Canaan Smith-Njigba From Mariners
- Lerner Family No Longer Pursuing Sale Of Nationals
- Brewers To Re-Sign Brandon Woodruff
- Phillies Designate Kaleb Ort For Assignment
- The Opener: Spring Training, Anderson, Woodruff
Yahoo Sports:
- A look back at Travis Kelce's online baseball fandom
- A Spanish radio station in Las Vegas adds MLB broadcasts — of the Dodgers, not the A's
- Evaluating several key factors of A's Las Vegas relocation saga
- Sam Kennedy: Red Sox ‘set parameters' on Craig Breslow's spending
- Pedroia sent ‘very clear' message to Sox brass about pursuing free agents
- Red Sox bullpen outlook: Can relief pitching be a strength for Boston again?
- Report: Giants still Snell possibility despite Yankees offer on table
- Zaidi drops hilarious one-liner about Giants' Sandoval camp addition
ESPN:
- No big free agent, no problem? Why Cubs are comfortable rolling with what they've got
- Nationals no longer for sale, owner Lerner says
- Ohtani homers in his first live BP with Dodgers
- Phillies prez hopes to sign P Wheeler long-term
- Tucker, Bregman 'open' to extending Astros deals
- Soto debuts, won't talk Yanks future beyond '24
- Trout wants to stay on Angels, eyes free agents
- Cubs 'waiting' on FA Bellinger for contract talks
- Rendon: Baseball's never been my 'top priority'
- Passan: Rob Manfred has five years to define his legacy -- how will he use them?
CBS Sports:
- MLB rumors: Matt Chapman, Cody Bellinger still on radars as Opening Day nears, Mets add DH option
- Diamondbacks don't rule out moving without public funding for renovations: 'We may run out of time in Phoenix'
- Managers Terry Francona and Joe Maddon rewatch, relive 2016 World Series Game 7 in new MLB Network special
- MLB futures odds 2024: World Series predictions, win totals, best baseball bets, picks from proven expert
- Washington Nationals owner Mark Lerner confirms family is no longer pursuing sale of MLB franchise
- Juan Soto gushes about getting to play with Aaron Judge on Yankees, brushes past extension questions
- Anthony Rendon says baseball is a job, not a 'top priority' as Angels hope for more productivity in 2024
FanGraphs:
Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Phil Lombardi (1963)
- Shane Spencer (1972)
- Livan Hernandez (1975)
- Justin Verlander (1983)
- Justin Jarvis (2000)
Died on this date:
- Kevin Collins (2016)
Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent Don Aase on February 20, 1989.
Los Angeles Dodgers signed Don Aase of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 20, 1990.
New York Yankees signed Dwight Gooden of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 20, 1996.
New York Mets signed free agent Tony Clark on February 20, 2003.
New York Mets signed free agent Taijuan Walker of the Toronto Blue Jays on February 20, 2021.
Pittsburgh Pirates signed Todd Frazier of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 20, 2021.
Chicago Cubs signed Jake Marisnick of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 20, 2021.
2010: The Mets sign veteran C Rod Barajas to a contract, joining a crowded catching corps that also includes Henry Blanco, Omir Santos and top prospect Josh Thole.
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