Good Morning. Born Today Roger Craig. Juan Soto arrives in Camp Sunday, Pete Alonso in Camp today and Starling Marte talks about role with team.
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Jon Heyman NY Post Sports+: Juan Soto is still in $765 million shock as he surprises at Mets camp. "One is that he told folks he was nervous for his first official day in orange and blue. And two, not even he figured he’d get anywhere near that $765 million deal he did get." (subscription required)
NY Post: Juan Soto already used to ‘different vibe’ in spring training after his Mets arrival matches the hype. "As Soto, in his first workout with his new team, participated in conditioning drills Sunday, fans stood behind a chain-link fence and called his name. A large media gathering later followed Soto to Clover Park’s main field to watch him take batting practice. For players new to the scene, it might have seemed like the circus. Soto, already used to it — he helped the Yankees reach the World Series last year — took events in stride."
David Lennon Newsday: Juan Soto arrives at Mets camp, and so do the $765M expectations. "Even with the anticipated transition period that big-money free agents have coming to Metsville, Soto has the big advantage of hopping over from the Bronx. He also has the experience of two trips to the World Series and the ring he won with the Nationals in 2019. That can help lighten the weight of his $765 million contract, to whatever extent it’s possible to do so."
Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: Juan Soto doesn’t need to be ‘the guy’ with Mets. "...for the first time in about five years, he didn’t have to answer any questions about where he would be playing in the future...Soto was quick to dispel any notion that he alone can get the Mets to the World Series. While he understands that he’ll be a franchise face and a cornerstone of what the Mets hope is a winning team for years to come, he doesn’t seem to want to be a focal point of the team. If anything, Soto seems to like the fact that he’s on a team with star power."
Mike Puma NY Post: Mets’ Kodai Senga all smiles after passing first spring training hurdle. "PORT ST. LUCIE — The wide smile on Kodai Senga’s face Saturday as he walked off the mound at Clover Field toward the Mets dugout told the story better than any metrics might have...Radar readings weren’t posted during the session, but Jeff McNeil said Senga’s fastball was in the mid-90s."
Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: Starling Marte ready for new role as Mets DH with Juan Soto in lineup. "The veteran right fielder was stellar for the Mets in 2022, the first year of his four-year pact, but groin and knee injuries significantly limited his production over the last two years...Now, heading into the final year of his contract, he’ll play a different role for the Mets as a platoon DH and a reserve outfielder...It’s not entirely clear if the two parties are happy with this arrangement or not, and it’s not entirely clear if the Mets tried to trade Marte, or how hard they tried to trade him."
#BLUNTTHOUGHTS
— Hector in Washington Heights (@HHec13) February 17, 2025
Look who's here!!!
Now we're complete!!!!#LFGM
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Juan Soto cites Pete Alonso as someone who excites him on the current roster:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
"We have a great group of guys in here. On paper, we have a really good team." pic.twitter.com/bMFrZDmDq9
Juan Soto cites Pete Alonso as someone who excites him on the current roster:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
"We have a great group of guys in here. On paper, we have a really good team." pic.twitter.com/bMFrZDmDq9
"We have a lot of good hitters, we have balance in the lineup"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
Juan Soto talks about the Mets' "really good" lineup: pic.twitter.com/RAjNUrpI6K
"He's one of the best pure power hitters in the league"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
Juan Soto on Pete Alonso: pic.twitter.com/5KhoT5UvAv
"We have a lot of good hitters, we have balance in the lineup"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
Juan Soto talks about the Mets' "really good" lineup: pic.twitter.com/RAjNUrpI6K
"We have a lot of good hitters, we have balance in the lineup"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
Juan Soto talks about the Mets' "really good" lineup: pic.twitter.com/RAjNUrpI6K
"Really happy for the career I've been having so far, but really hungry for more. I want more. I want to keep winning. I want to keep feeling the same way I've been feeling since day one."
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
- Juan Soto pic.twitter.com/yRBj96k1SX
"I'm really happy to know where I'm going to be for the next 15 years. More than excited to spend it with this group of guys."
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
- Juan Soto pic.twitter.com/RRFtBVkQNF
Juan Soto says he hasn't made any big purchases since signing his Mets contract:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
"A couple things, but I'm waiting. You're gonna see it." pic.twitter.com/QL3B0xiw2d
Juan Soto was asked about how to deal with pressure in New York:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
"Winning games." pic.twitter.com/KMPeArqgPj
"Wherever he needs me, I'll be there. I'm here to help the team to win."
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
Juan Soto was asked if he's talked with Carlos Mendoza about where he'll be hitting in the Mets' lineup: pic.twitter.com/qXXuXaQSMf
Juan Soto says he's looking to improve his defense and baserunning this year
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
Soto also says that winning a Gold Glove is important to him pic.twitter.com/hxhNW0G6KD
"It definitely felt really special today."
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
Starling Marte talks about being back with his teammates at spring training: pic.twitter.com/mnryqu2heD
"As soon as he stepped on the field, as he was walking towards the cage, you could just feel it."
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
Carlos Mendoza talks about the excitement of having Juan Soto at spring training: pic.twitter.com/HaXxt6U1cf
"There's a lot to like in how he carries himself"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
Carlos Mendoza talks about what stands out to him about Juan Soto: pic.twitter.com/SjcjOO4yb1
Starling Marte says that the Mets told him they would try to trade him in the offseason both before and after the Juan Soto signing.
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
Marte said the Mets were "really helpful" and "really transparent" about the situation. pic.twitter.com/yD7m0kbJfs
Starling Marte was asked if he thinks he will be traded this spring:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
"I don't know. At the end of the day, that's something that's out of my control. That's in the control of the front office." pic.twitter.com/GVCxdB7xDr
Starling Marte was asked if he's "surprised" to still be with the Mets:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
"Why would I be surprised? If they wanted to trade me, they would've traded me. Obviously, I'm here for a reason. If they wanted to trade me, they would've gotten rid of me a long time ago." pic.twitter.com/XfrY72fkww
Juan Soto 🤝 Carlos Mendoza pic.twitter.com/xjVr9Z88mz
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
BP with Juan Soto 😍 pic.twitter.com/BteTEEPA7T
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
"When he stepped in that batting cage... heads turned around. It was like, 'Okay. Here he is.'"
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 16, 2025
Juan Soto's first day at Mets camp was a spectacle, the likes of which don't often happen in Port St. Lucie.
Will he live up to the hype?https://t.co/I0sCx8Hkv8
Some more swings for Juan Soto pic.twitter.com/rUr2WmIw9o
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
Juan Soto talks with Francisco Alvarez pic.twitter.com/s4dUeeWsFV
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
Brett Baty does some work at first base this morning pic.twitter.com/2JhDhPRBvb
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
Mark Vientos steps into the cage 💪 pic.twitter.com/DUtT7t9CAx
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
Luisangel Acuña catches up with Mark Vientos 🙌 pic.twitter.com/00509p39lP
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 16, 2025
Luisangel Acuña takes some BP pic.twitter.com/1tai9wduk0
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 16, 2025
The most obvious best-shape-of-his life story at Mets camp? That would be Kevin Parada, a former first-round draft pick who cut out salted caramel ice cream (and plenty else) this winter to drop 15 pounds:
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 16, 2025
On Parada's quest to reset his career arc:https://t.co/sv5M2F6gDi
Daily Mets Clips:
2.15 – Spring Training VNR:
Juan Soto News:
- Soto turns heads as he arrives at Mets camp: 'You could just feel it' (MLB.com)
- Juan Soto arrives at Mets camp, and so do the $765M expectations (Newsday)
- Mets star Juan Soto's arrival at spring training a true spectacle (Newsday)
- Juan Soto is still in $765 million shock (New York Post)
- Juan Soto already used to ‘different vibe’ in spring training after his Mets arrival matches the hype (New York Post)
- Juan Soto arrives at spring training as Mets tenure officially begins (New York Post)
- Juan Soto doesn’t need to be ‘the guy’ with Mets (NYDN)
- With record contract, lofty expectations at arrival, Mets' Juan Soto looks to stay grounded (The Record)
- Four takeaways from Mets' Juan Soto’s first day in spring training (NJ.com)
- Mets' Juan Soto arrives, happy his long-term future secured (ESPN)
- For the Mets, Juan Soto checks every box (The Athletic)
- MLB Fans React to Seeing Star OF Juan Soto Rocking Mets Gear for First Time (SI.com)
- Mets' Juan Soto Has Two-Word Plan for Dealing With 'Hate' From Yankees Fans (SI.com)
- Mets' Swipe of Juan Soto already glaring in Yankees' lineup (SI.com)
- 'It's Juan Soto, just with a different uniform': Soto’s first day as a New York Met offers a reminder of his immense confidence (Yahoo)
- As Juan Soto Strides Into Mets Camp, Yankees Face Early Giancarlo Stanton Injury (Forbes)
Starling Marte News:
- Dangled in deals, Marte ready to contribute in any way possible (MLB.com)
- Mets' Starling Marte, pushed to the side by Juan Soto, will try to carve out some playing time (Newsday)
- Starling Marte accepting his new reality after Juan Soto signing, Mets’ desire for trade (New York Post)
- Starling Marte ready for new role as Mets DH with Juan Soto in lineup (NYDN)
- Starling Marte enters 2025 with diminished role after offseason trade speculation swirled (The Record)
- Don’t trade me! Mets veteran willingly accepts diminished role: ‘(We) want a championship’ (NJ.com)
- Mets notes: Starling Marte appreciates blunt trade talk, Juan Soto delivers and more (The Athletic)
Other Mets News:
- Mets prospect Parada's MO: Replace sweet tooth with sweet swing (MLB.com)
- A potent lineup, workload and captaincy?: Francisco Lindor is ready for spring training (The Record)
- Up-and-coming Mets star enters second spring with a lot more ‘confidence’ (NJ.com)
- More comfortable than ever, Francisco Lindor embraces role as Mets’ leader (The Athletic)
Today's Back Pages:
Mets.com:
Mets News
Back with Mets, Alonso soaking up special, 'happy' vibes
Montas (lat strain) shut down by Mets for 6-8 weeks
Soto turns heads as he arrives at Mets camp: 'You could just feel it'
Yahoo Sports/Mets:
New York Mets on Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
For the Mets, Kodai Senga is the ultimate X factor
Mets starter Frankie Montas is shut down for at least 6 weeks with a strained back
Drew Smith 'grateful' to rehab with Mets after second Tommy John surgery
Pete Alonso's honest take on Mets reunion after whirlwind free agency
Mets suggested as trade landing spot for $50 million All-Star outfielder
There's an obvious fix to the Mets' suddenly thinning rotation
‘Sorry, Steve’: Pete Alonso is neither exhausted nor regretful after winding free-agency experience
Steve Cohen embraces arrival of Mets' heightened expectations: 'That's the way I want it'
Metsmerized:
Metsmerized Online
Photos From PSL: Pete Alonso Arrives
Alonso: ‘For Me, This Was It’
Mets Shut Down Frankie Montas
Steve Cohen Discusses 2025 Mets With Howie Rose
Amazing Avenue:
Amazin' Avenue - All Posts
Frankie Montas has a high-grade lat strain, shut down for 6-8 weeks
Grading the Mets’ Pete Alonso signing
The Mets can plan for Christian Scott in 2026
Mets Morning News for February 17, 2025
Faith and Fear in Flushing:
Faith and Fear in Flushing
Two Rites Don’t Make It Wrong
It’s Always Something
Mets360:
Mets360
Mets 2025 projections: Jeff McNeil
Offseason grades for the Mets plus an alternate reality
Mets and Valentines
Kiner's Korner:
kinerskorner.com
Frankie Montas Shut Down for 6-8 Weeks: Carlos Mendoza Addresses the Media
Alonso’s Mets Future: Short-Term Deal, Long-Term Love for Queens
From the Bronx to Queens: Carlos Mendoza on Soto’s Impact
Juan Soto’s New York State of Mind: “Winning Games. That’s All"
Mets Sunday School: Forgotten Faces of Flushing #7: Hair, Hustle, and Heart: José Cardenal’s Brief Mets Stay
Francisco Lindor’s Message: Accountability, Leadership, and Winning
Mack's Mets:
Mack's Mets
Paul Articulates - This could be good!
Reese Kaplan -- The Mental Exercise of Who Plays Where
Aaron Boone says that Giancarlo Stanton has issues with both of his elbows and his status for Opening Day is unclear https://t.co/kUKty1V4Y4 pic.twitter.com/isdJLuEUAQ
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2025
MLB.com:
MLB News
Ranking the best-projected players to switch teams
Each team's player with most to prove in Spring Training
Devers wants to stay put: 'Third base is my position'
Kim already turning heads in camp: 'He has the ingredients to be great'
Judge on Soto saying Mets give him best chance to win: 'I definitely disagree'
Perdomo agrees to 4-year extension with D-backs (source)
Here's where things stand with Vlad Jr.'s extension talks
Back with Mets, Alonso soaking up special, 'happy' vibes
Fresh beard, fresh start for Torres, with glovework a focus
MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Trade Rumors
Kennedy: Red Sox Expect To Pay CBT In 2025
Cubs, Chris Flexen Agree To Minor League Deal
D-Backs, Geraldo Perdomo Agree To Four-Year Extension
Rangers Sign Luke Jackson
Athletics Sign Luis Urias
Padres, Yuli Gurriel Agree To Minor League Deal
Poll: What Position Will Alex Bregman Play In Boston?
Angels Outright Kelvin Cáceres
Nationals Nearing Deal With Lucas Sims
Red Sox Sign Trayce Thompson To Minor League Deal
Joc Pederson Taking First Base Reps In Rangers Camp
White Sox Claim Owen White
Trade Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat With Steve Adams: Today, 3pm CT
Devers: “My Position Is Third Base”
Blue Jays Sign Jacob Barnes To Minor League Deal
Yahoo Sports:
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
Report: Diamondbacks, Geraldo Perdomo agree to four-year, $45M deal that begins in 2026
Judge disagrees with Soto's conclusion that Mets have better chance for titles than Yankees
Rafael Devers has no interest in ceding 3B to new Gold Glove Red Sox teammate Alex Bregman: 'Third base is my position'
Don't expect Marcus Stroman to land back with Mets after Frankie Montas injury
Mets starter Frankie Montas is shut down for at least 6 weeks with a strained back
Mets, Yankees and Dodgers camp storylines & U26 power rankings (teams 30-26) | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Aaron Judge 'definitely coming in hungry, if not hungrier' after Yankees' harsh World Series loss
Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Corner infield (1B, 3B) tiers for 2025 drafts
Yankees' Jasson Dominguez on pressure to perform in new position: 'It’s motivated me to get better'
Mets' Frankie Montas shut down from throwing due to high-grade lat strain
ESPN:
www.espn.com - MLB
Sources: D-backs' Perdomo lands $45M extension
Judge differs with Soto on Mets having best shot
Devers won't cede 3B to Bregman: 'My position'
CBS Sports:
CBSSports.com Headlines
Geraldo Perdomo extension: Diamondbacks lock up shortstop to four-year, $45 million deal, per report
WATCH: Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs rings bell in emotional moment after beating prostate cancer
Frankie Montas injury: Mets starter likely out until May or June with high-grade lat strain
FanGraphs:
FanGraphs Baseball
Joey Gallo Stares Down Oblivion
2025 Top 100 Prospects Chat
2025 Top 100 Prospects
Sunday Notes: A Yooper, Derrick Edington Was Tutored By an Erstwhile Closer
Effectively Wild Episode 2284: Season Preview Series: Astros and Cardinals
Matrix Reloaded: February 14, 2025
RosterResource Chat – 2/14/25
11 College Players to Know for the 2026 Draft
We Tried Tracker: Alex Bregman Edition
Updating the 2025 Draft Rankings
Braves.com:
Braves News
Kelenic ready to prove he can be an everyday player
Anthopoulos sheds light on Braves' offseason, 2025 plans and more
Healthy Harris could be primed for 30-30 season in '25
Marlins.com:
Marlins News
'Super young, super hungry' Marlins aiming to defy expectations
Marlins' arms take unconventional route this spring
Meyer ready to throw 'nastiest stuff possible' in 2025 return
Phillies.com:
Phillies News
With elbow injury behind him, Stott looks to rebound in '25
Castellanos: Phillies could be 'a happy surprise'
Schwarber on possible extension: 'Best way to get paid is to win'
Nationals.com:
Nationals News
Ogasawara gets first taste of MLB hitters in live batting practice
Each team's player with most to prove in Spring Training
DeJong (24 HR in 2024) to Nats on 1-year deal
Born on this date:
- Roger Craig (1930)
- Juan Padilla (1977)
- Stephen Tarpley (1993)
- Thomas McIIraith (1994)
- Jesus Anton (2006)
Died on this date:
- Red Ruffing (1986)
- Brock Pemberton (2016)
- Tony Phillips (2016)
Transactions:
Chicago Cubs signed Jerry Morales of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 17, 1981.
Colorado Rockies signed John Maine of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 17, 2011.
New York Mets signed free agent Dana Eveland on February 17, 2014.
Miami Marlins signed Eric Campbell of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 17, 2018.
1976 | Future National League Cy Young Award winner Mike Scott pitches a perfect game for Pepperdine against California Lutheran University. The right-hander, who will throw a no-hitter as a major leaguer for the Astros, will be selected by the Mets in the second round in the June draft. |
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