Good Morning. David Stearns, Mark Vientos and Carlos Mendoza speak to the press, Mets officially sign Pete Alonso, Mets bring back Drew Smith and Jose Iglesias not likely coming back to the Mets.
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PRESS RELEASE: METS OFFICIALLY RE-SIGN PETE ALONSO "We're excited to welcome Pete back to Queens" Mets Owners Steve and Alex Cohen said. "He is a homegrown talent who is adored by our fanbase. It should be a fun summer at Citi Field watching Pete contribute to a great lineup and chase the franchise home run record."
David Stearns was asked about not bringing back Jose Iglesias
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 12, 2025
"I think where we are now for that role on our team, it's important for us to keep some avenues open for some of our younger players. It's important for us to have some roster flexibility with that spot" pic.twitter.com/u0UFUvYnoU
#BLUNTTHOUGHTS
— Hector in Washington Heights (@HHec13) February 13, 2025
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
The candle has been officially turned out.
Thanks for the memories Candelita!!#LFGM #LGM #Mets pic.twitter.com/PzOwtf9PHj
Thank you @JoseIglesias_SS for being that special extra spark that this team needed. It made 2024 a Magical Season for All us Die Hard Mets Fans. I will still blast loud, OMG!!! Best of Luck on your next, Chapter. 🤗❤️👏👏👏👏 #LGM pic.twitter.com/N2UXGci3wV
— Lisa G (@LisaNY28) February 13, 2025
Candelita 🫡 pic.twitter.com/1itYUeQKsA
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 12, 2025
David Stearns on bringing back Drew Smith
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
"He's been a long-tenured Met. Having continuity with his care that he can be under our supervision for his rehab is important for both sides. Hopefully this goes well and he's pitching big innings for us in '26" pic.twitter.com/jjAxaYzscH
David Stearns was asked about the message the Mets wanted to get across to Pete Alonso with their meeting in Tampa before he re-signed:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
"We just wanted to ensure he knew we wanted him back" pic.twitter.com/SHzC6GE4Oq
"You could see the genuine excitement he had to be back in this building"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
David Stearns discusses the re-signing of Pete Alonso pic.twitter.com/3xYtDkIs8f
David Stearns on if he knew Pete Alonso would be a Met when the Mets re-signed Jesse Winker and signed A.J. Minter:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
"I didn't know. At that point in time I would've said that there was a real possibility he was going to end up elsewhere" pic.twitter.com/KGwBINjdUh
"I don't personally think that the walk year impacted him. I never got the sense that contractual pressures were impacting him last year. Certainly this is a player that has repeatedly proven in big moments he can play under pressure"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
- David Stearns on Pete Alonso's 2024 season pic.twitter.com/rKCzkmcfIs
David Stearns on Pete Alonso's motivation for 2025:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
"He wants to win a World Series as a Met. He knows a big part of our ability to do that is him producing" pic.twitter.com/Jug7bjTesD
"I feel like we can be better with them, but there's nothing guaranteed. We gotta go out and perform. The Braves are going to win more games than they won last year. The Phillies are a really good team. We know the battle we're about to enter"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
- David Stearns on the NL East pic.twitter.com/pBzI7NDdVa
"I will say I feel much better about our starting pitching depth sitting here today than I did a year ago. We made that a priority of our offseason"
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 12, 2025
- David Stearns on the Mets' starting rotation pic.twitter.com/NBGY6q3hZM
"It goes to show you that he's not satisfied...I saw him early in January with Lindor, and he looked like he was ready to play 9 innings. He's on a mission."
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 12, 2025
- Carlos Mendoza on Mark Vientos pic.twitter.com/VwiPw1G2kN
Carlos Mendoza gives an update on A.J. Minter:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
"If we can get him 4-5 games before we break camp - I don't want to put a number, but that's the ideal for a reliever. It was encouraging to see him get on the mound today." pic.twitter.com/yqtVssy1w7
Carlos Mendoza credits Clay Holmes for where he's already at during this point of spring:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
"That shows all the work that he did" pic.twitter.com/jMpFocTCdB
"I can agree with that, honestly. I think we've put together a pretty good lineup that Steve and David put together. I'm excited to see all the guys in the next couple days."
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
Mark Vientos was asked about Francisco Alvarez's comments regarding the Mets' lineup: pic.twitter.com/0stj7cu6UH
"He's been producing for this team and putting up numbers for this team for a while"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
Mark Vientos talks about Pete Alonso returning to the Mets: pic.twitter.com/NCqdxljYnB
"I love the expectations. I love the pressure. I love people rooting for me or rooting against me. It motivates me to work harder."
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
- Mark Vientos pic.twitter.com/bQo3JxNQIC
Mark Vientos was asked about Juan Soto's hitting:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
"I think he's okay" 😂 pic.twitter.com/NTaEEZT19v
"I heard he's a really good player. I'm excited to see the person and I heard good things about him as a person, too."
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
Mark Vientos talks about what he's heard about Juan Soto: pic.twitter.com/4mwl5IMCQY
On BNNY, @SteveGelbs & @AnthonyDiComo report from Port St. Lucie and discuss takeaways from David Stearns' media availability, including his comments on Pete Alonso and the likelihood that Jose Iglesias' time with the Mets is over https://t.co/6lGy04ziIa
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
▶ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/9ptUusaQB5
Is there still a pathway for the Mets to make a trade for Dylan Cease?@ZackScottSports discusses on Baseball Night in New York https://t.co/bzuLZ8APmy pic.twitter.com/6GMttEEguL
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 12, 2025
Clay Holmes looked strong in his live BP today 🔥 pic.twitter.com/2sVK3U05Xx
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
Ronny Mauricio steps in for live BP against Clay Holmes pic.twitter.com/WUDKNCZss8
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 12, 2025
Some PFPs for Brandon Sproat 💪 pic.twitter.com/rq0oKVCJK7
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 12, 2025
Ryan Clifford and Jett Williams work on fielding ground balls pic.twitter.com/GKd7Qzi3DB
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
Huascar Brazobán 👋 pic.twitter.com/QL3Kku9TCR
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2025
Happy birthday, @HowieRose! 🎙️ pic.twitter.com/dtCi83g1px
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 13, 2025
Mets Daily Clips:
Carlos Mendoza Spring Training VNR:
Pete Alonso News:
- Alonso returns to Mets on two-year, $54 million deal (MLB.com)
- Mets' David Stearns: Pete Alonso's return is last major move of offseason (Newsday)
- Pete Alonso’s renewed Mets motivation is more than contract drama (New York Post)
- Mets’ David Stearns on re-signing Pete Alonso: ‘There’s no question — he makes us a better team’ (NYDN)
- Pete Alonso is officially back: Here's what David Stearns says about NY Mets star's return (The Record)
- Mets confident Pete Alonso’s motivated for elite season: He ‘makes us a better’ (NJ.com)
- Mets finalize Pete Alonso deal; Jose Iglesias return unlikely (ESPN)
- Mets’ David Stearns speaks on Pete Alonso contract, stiff NL competition: Takeaways (The Athletic)
- Pete Alonso re-signs with Mets: All-Star slugger agrees to two-year, $54 million deal (CBS Sports)
- Mets' Soto-Alonso duo projected to join franchise legends (SI.com)
- Mets finalize Pete Alonso deal and re-sign injured reliever Drew Smith (AP)
Drew Smith News:
- Mets bring back reliever Smith, their longest-tenured pitcher (MLB.com)
- Mets re-sign Drew Smith, who is unlikely to pitch this season, to one-year deal (Newsday)
- Mets bring back injured flamethrower who might miss 2025 season (New York Post)
- Mets Notebook: Drew Smith set to return on 1-year deal (NYDN)
- Drew Smith agrees to a deal to return to the Mets as he rehabs elbow (The Record)
- Mets bring back pitcher on one-year deal: ‘He means a lot to the guys in the locker room’ (NJ.com)
- Mets’ longest-tenured pitcher, Drew Smith, agrees to new deal: Source (The Athletic)
Jose Iglesias News:
- Reunion with Mets in '25 unlikely for infielder and OMG singer Iglesias (MLB.com)
- David Stearns all but ruling out Mets return for Jose Iglesias (New York Post)
- Mets turn the page on key player from ‘OMG’ team | Other notes from spring training (NJ.com)
Other Mets News:
- Every team's projected 2025 Opening Day lineup, rotation (MLB.com)
- Mets' Steve Cohen and David Stearns proving to be one of MLB's best front-office duos (Newsday)
- Mets’ Francisco Alvarez may not have to look far for key to backing up his Dodgers trash talk (New York Post)
- A Mets’ World Series run has to be about so much more than star power (New York Post)
- Mets' Mark Vientos embraces high expectations for upcoming season (NJ.com)
- Mets pitcher — a former Yankee — already ‘impressive’ in transition to starter (NJ.com)
- Mets ace gives injury update: ‘Not worried at all’ (NJ.com)
- Mets’ David Stearns leaving his mark in his second season in New York (The Athletic)
Today's Back Pages -
Mets.com:
Mets News
With bright future, Mets' top prospect staying 'in the moment' at camp
Mets bring back reliever Smith, their longest-tenured pitcher
Alonso returns to Mets on two-year, $54 million deal
Yahoo Sports/Mets:
New York Mets on Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
Mets' rising star reliever looking promising in camp so far
Brandon Sproat's Triple-A struggles could be a good thing for Mets
Mets Notebook: Utility infielder candidates, payroll soars after recent additions
New York Yankees Lauded for Strong Offseason Despite Losing Juan Soto
Mets shockingly predicted to only have one All-Star in 2025
MLB offseason winners and losers: Dodgers conquered. Here's how other teams fared
Key Mets starter with 2.90 ERA surprisingly labeled 'bust candidate' by MLB writer
David Stearns talks Luisangel Acuña's chances for Opening Day roster, expectations for Jett Williams
Metsmerized:
Metsmerized Online
Camp Notes: Núñez Fully Healthy, Sproat Throws Live BP
2025 NL East Position Rankings: Starting Rotation
FOCO Releases Mets Spring Training Bobblehead and Figurine
2025 NRI Preview: Génesis Cabrera
Amazing Avenue:
Amazin' Avenue - All Posts
Jeff McNeil enters the 2025 season looking to match his second half production from 2024
Mets Morning News for February 13, 2025
Mets re-sign Drew Smith to one-year deal with club option for 2026
Griffin Canning will try to turn the corner with the Mets this year
Faith and Fear in Flushing:
Faith and Fear in Flushing
Retrospectively Happy Days
Retentions to Shout About
Mets360:
Mets360
Mets Minors: Getting to know Elian Pena
Wednesday catch-all thread (2/12/25)
Poll: How do you consume Mets games?
Kiner's Korner:
kinerskorner.com
Mets' Spring Training 2025: David Stearns Talks Pete, Roster, and the Competition Ahead
Spring Training with the Mets Day Two: Mendoza on Holmes' Transition, Vientos' Mission, and More
Spring Training Begins: Mendoza Addresses Rotation, Lineup Stability, and Expectations
Mets Sunday School: Forgotten Faces of Flushing #6: Firefighting Spirit, Bullpen Heat: Bobby Parnell’s Unstoppable Journey
The 5: Groundhog Day
Polar Opposites: The Meaning and Ramifications of Alonso's signing
Mack's Mets:
Mack's Mets
Paul Articulates - Five Mets that need to show up big early
MACK - My Thursday Observations
SportSpyder Mets Links:
MLB.com:
MLB News
Here's the trickle-down effect of Bregman's deal with Red Sox
Who's the No. 1 player right now? We asked the experts
Here's what to know for World Baseball Classic Qualifiers in Tucson
Time running out for Vladdy extension
Padres sign Korean Cy Young winner to one-year deal
Where's Bregman going to play in Boston?
Boone on Stroman's absence: 'He's within his rights'
Padres 'inclined' to keep Cease; Suarez trade still a possibility (report)
Cardinals prepping to begin season with Arenado on roster
MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Trade Rumors
Clayton Kershaw Expects To Go On 60-Day IL To Start Season
Red Sox To Sign Alex Bregman To Three-Year Deal
Mozeliak: Nolan Arenado Likely To Be With Cardinals On Opening Day
Angels Sign Shaun Anderson To Minor League Deal
Daz Cameron Accepts Outright Assignment With Orioles
Phillies, Christian Arroyo Agree To Minor League Deal
Dodgers Re-Sign Clayton Kershaw
Trevor Rogers, Jorge Mateo Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day
Mets Likely Done Adding, Not Expected To Bring Back Jose Iglesias
Reds Sign Scott Barlow
Pirates Hire Daniel Vogelbach As Special Assistant
Braves Sign Jake Marisnick To Minor League Deal
Padres Reportedly Expected To Keep Dylan Cease, Michael King
Poll: Who’s The Best Starting Pitcher Remaining?
Andre Pallante Wins Arbitration Hearing Versus Cardinals
Yahoo Sports:
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
Yoshinobu Yamamoto excited for likely opening day start in Japan, but has bigger goals
Aaron Boone says if Yankees win World Series, he hopes they do it with 'more class' than Dodgers
Yankees Reveal Steinbrenner Field Revamp Ahead of Rays’ Takeover
David Stearns talks Luisangel Acuña's chances for Opening Day roster, expectations for Jett Williams
MLB offseason winners and losers: Dodgers conquered. Here's how other teams fared
Alex Bregman to the Red Sox, Padres and Angels make moves & Yankees big question mark | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Mets' Carlos Mendoza: 'There's a lot to like' about top pitching prospect Brandon Sproat
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit: Rankings, sleepers and much more
Alex Bregman's new deal puts the cherry on top of a big offseason for the Red Sox
Marcus Stroman has been a no-show at Yankees spring training workouts
ESPN:
www.espn.com - MLB
Yanks' Stroman is no-show for first two workouts
Kershaw: Didn't feel like right time to retire
Acuna, Strider on target for early-season returns
CBS Sports:
CBSSports.com Headlines
Nolan Arenado trade rumors: Cardinals third baseman 'likely' to open season with St. Louis as suitors dry up
Clayton Kershaw returns to Dodgers for 18th season in hunt for third World Series ring
Aaron Boone explains Marcus Stroman's 'awkward' absence from Yankees spring training, plus what the CBA says
FanGraphs:
FanGraphs Baseball
The 2025 Start of Spring ZiPS Projected Standings: National League
Red Sox Sign Alex Bregman to Cap Brilliant Offseason
Bubba Chandler Addresses His Power Arsenal
Early Notes on the New Bat Speed Data Release
Updating the International Player Rankings
No Surprise: Clayton Kershaw Is Back With the Dodgers
The 2025 Start of Spring ZiPS Projected Standings: American League
Kenley Jansen Returns to Los Angeles — Well, Sort Of
Why Doesn’t Pitcher Pull Rate Seem To Matter?
Farm Director Justin Toole Weighs In On Seattle’s Hitter-Heavy System
Braves.com:
Braves News
Atlanta remaining confident as squad returns to full strength in 2025
Sale opens camp looking to build on last year's success
Predicting the Braves' Opening Day roster
Marlins.com:
Marlins News
What to watch at Marlins camp: Rotation battle, prospect impressions
Marlins mailbag: Spring Training Preview
Marlins name Alcantara Opening Day starter
Phillies.com:
Phillies News
Bohm hopes to be back to old self following uncertain offseason
Thomson, Dombrowski discuss Phillies' spring storylines
Phillies mailbag: Spring Training Preview
Nationals.com:
Nationals News
Abrams ready for fresh start after All-Star season ended at Triple-A
3 spring storylines as Nationals open camp
What could the Nats' Opening Day roster look like?
Today
in Mets History Per
Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Brian Rose (1976)
- Mike Nickeas (1983)
- Troy Miller (1997)
- Miguel Alfonseca (2000)
Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent David Cone on February 13, 2003.
Atlanta Braves signed Eric Young of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 13, 2015.
New York Yankees signed Robinson Chirinos of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 13, 2021.
2003 - The New York Mets sign veteran pitcher David Cone to a minor league contract. Cone, who compiled an 80-48 record with the Mets from 1987 to 1992, is coming out of retirement hoping to win the fifth spot in the starting rotation.
Centerfield Maz:
centerfield maz
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Brandon Nimmo (Part One) Italian / American Mets Outfielder (2016 - 2025)
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