Good Morning. Happy Birthday J.J. Putz, Kelly Johnson, and Tim Peterson. Mets play 1st Spring game today, Jett likes Mets Locker room and Baseball America says Drew Gilbert faces critical year.
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Mike Puma NY Post: Versatile Jett Williams doing what it takes to reach ultimate Mets goal after last year’s injury. Mike talked to Jett about his injury last year and Jett talked about the Mets locker room: “It just goes to show what type of team this is, that you can come in, if you are on the team or not on the team, it just helps that they welcome you and make you feel comfortable and say if you do make it to the big leagues you don’t have to worry about anything. You just go out there and play.”
Baseball America: 30 MLB Prospects Facing Critical Seasons In 2025, For the Mets they have Drew Gilbert, OF. "A hamstring injury wrecked Gilbert’s first full season with the Mets,and he didn’t look particularly explosive—or on time at the plate—once he returned in the second half...This is a big season for Gilbert to prove his skill set is dynamic enough to push for outfield playing time and avoid being pigeon-holed into more of a part-time role." (subscription required)
NY Post: Grapefruit League 2025: Cheapest Mets, Yankees spring training tickets. Mets tickets start as low as $7. Yankees Spring tickets start at $12. Tickets to the Cardinals and Marlins are just $3.
Will Sammon The Athletic: Analysis: Mets don’t plan to add to rotation after Frankie Montas injury. But should they? "...the Mets achieved one of ...Stearns’ goals by building more starting pitch depth...The issue is each of those names carries a fair question...How many innings can Senga give the Mets? Can Manaea repeat his success? Can Peterson eschew what the expected numbers say about his 2024 season and avoid regression? Can Holmes successfully transition from reliever to starter? Can Canning perform better with the Mets than he did with the Los Angeles Angels? Can Megill sustain his second-half success? Can Blackburn stay healthy after his scary spinal injury?" (subscription required)
Tim Healey Newsday: Mets' Clay Holmes on Yankees' facial-hair move: 'Surprising that it's here'.
SNY.TV: Mets' Brett Baty getting reps at shortstop. The more versatile Baty is, the more valuable he could be in the Mets' open backup infielder role.
Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: Juan Soto set for Mets spring opener vs. Astros at Clover Park.
Carlos Mendoza says that Brett Baty has been taking ground balls at shortstop in addition to third base and second base.
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 21, 2025
Mendoza says Baty's main focus is still second base and third base. pic.twitter.com/6N3IbcouJe
"It feels like we've been ready to play games a few days ago."
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 21, 2025
Carlos Mendoza says he's "excited" for the Mets to play their first spring training game tomorrow: pic.twitter.com/9HTWYoD6K1
Carlos Mendoza was asked about the Yankees allowing players to have beards:
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) February 21, 2025
"Good for them. It goes to show you that they're willing to make adjustments." pic.twitter.com/gZ4sG3qgOa
Clay Holmes was asked about the change to the Yankees facial hair policy:
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 21, 2025
"It's something that was always talked about there. You always imagined it being changed someday but the day kind of felt far away. It'll be fun to see who grows a beard out." pic.twitter.com/JxuVQH8K4j
"2025's gonna be real Hollywood out there!"
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 21, 2025
We mic'd up Tyrone Taylor during workouts and he let some of his teammates speak to the people 😂 https://t.co/xRkvgEee3C pic.twitter.com/1dZmfxoUyZ
Pete Alonso with a big hit against David Peterson in live BP! 💪 pic.twitter.com/Yedv0V6Rtc
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 21, 2025
Tylor Megill strikes out Pete Alonso in live BP pic.twitter.com/lcfGRXqwEQ
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 21, 2025
Juan Soto works on bunts pic.twitter.com/n0nYSUXngn
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 21, 2025
Year 3 here we come. That’s @HowieRose by the way. pic.twitter.com/TlOWp1Pg0G
— Keith Raad (@KeithRaad) February 21, 2025
Mets Daily Clips:
Spring Training VNR:
Mets News:
- Alvarez, Vientos near crossroads of pre-arb extensions (MLB.com)
- Three Mets takeaways ahead of the team's first spring training exhibition game (Newsday)
- Versatile Jett Williams doing what it takes to reach ultimate Mets goal after last year’s injury (New York Post)
- Juan Soto set for Mets spring opener vs. Astros at Clover Park (NYDN)
- Utility infield competition, bullpen health among key storylines as Mets head into Grapefruit League games (NYDN)
- Top 5 things Mets must figure out as Grapefruit League games begin (The Record)
- Mets spring training prospect notes: Brandon Sproat’s new pitch, Drew Gilbert’s old injury issues (The Athletic)
Today's Back Pages:
Mets.com:
Mets News
Soto wastes no time living up to hype, homers in first Mets at-bat
Watch live on MLB.TV, 1 p.m. ET: Mets welcome Marlins to Clover Park
Watch live on MLB.TV, 1 p.m. ET: Mets travel down the coast to face Nats
Yahoo Sports/Mets:
New York Mets on Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
Clay Holmes has stellar outing in spring training debut with Mets
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza: Dedniel Nuñez will make Opening Day roster if healthy
Mets' Carlos Mendoza on potential Francisco Lindor captaincy: ‘I’ve had some conversations’
Juan Soto hits homer to deep center field in 1st spring training at-bat with Mets
Hairy Tale in New York: Yankees Clip Fussy Grooming Policy
Mets slugger relishes chance of making franchise history
Phillies and superstar infielder excited about batting order switch
Mets free agency and trade buzz: NY not looking for SP after Frankie Montas injury
Metsmerized:
Metsmerized Online
Soto Makes Instant Impact in Spring Training Debut
Soto Homers, Holmes Perfect In Mets Spring Training Opener
Spring Training Game Chat: Astros vs Mets, 1:10 PM
Mets 2025 Prospects: No. 20 Nick Morabito
Amazing Avenue:
Amazin' Avenue - All Posts
Grapefruit Juice, 2/22/25: Mets 6, Astros 2
Open thread: Mets vs. Astros, 2/22/25
Mets Morning News for February 22, 2025
Anthony Gose will look for some consistency in 2025
Faith and Fear in Flushing:
Faith and Fear in Flushing
Three of a Kind
First Taste
Mets360:
Mets360
Spring training storylines for the Mets
Mets 2025 projections: Clay Holmes
The one precedent of a team using a six-man rotation for a large stretch
Kiner's Korner:
kinerskorner.com
Meet the Man Who Makes the Mets Better: Antoan Richardson
The 5: Springtime Injuries
Mack's Mets:
Mack's Mets
MACK - Random Draft Shite
Reese Kaplan -- Mets Have the Elements to Succeed If All Goes Well
On Baseball Night in New York, @john_jastremski discusses his thoughts on the Yankees altering their facial hair policy
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) February 21, 2025
▶ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/gtlt7ukMCU
The Astros are trying Jose Altuve out in left field 👀
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 22, 2025
BK digs in on the move and how it affects the Astros defensively. #MLBTonight pic.twitter.com/Pwm7Pd0BVZ
NL East projected WAR leaders by team:
— MLB (@MLB) February 22, 2025
Mets, Juan Soto: 6.5 WAR
Braves, Michael Harris II: 5.0 WAR
Phillies, Zack Wheeler: 4.8 WAR
Marlins, Sandy Alcantara: 3.3 WAR
Nationals, James Wood: 3.1 WAR pic.twitter.com/s0wZIWQDhR
"They have so many great pitching options."
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 22, 2025
How will the Dodgers manage their starting pitching depth this season? #MLBTonight pic.twitter.com/3elpIMvxpf
Here is yesterday's MLB Spring Scoreboard.
MLB.com:
MLB News
Astros rekindle trade efforts for Arenado (sources)
Soto wastes no time living up to hype, homers in first Mets at-bat
How 10 teams can defy their playoff odds in '25
Reigning Cy Young winner Sale perfect in spring debut
Miller feeling fearless after escaping liner without serious injury
Inside-the-parker punctuates Chinese Taipei's first Classic qualifier win
LIVE: Alabama State vs. University of Missouri in Andre Dawson Classic
Prospect Jones tees off as Yanks make most of second chance
PCA ready to rep brand new 'fast guy' number in '25
MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Trade Rumors
“No Traction” Between Cardinals, Astros In Nolan Arenado Talks
Cardinals, Astros Again Discussing Nolan Arenado Trade
Weston Wilson Out At Least Six Weeks Due To Oblique Strain
Red Sox Injury Notes: Crawford, Bello, Giolito, Rotation, Abreu
Pirates Designate Brett De Geus, Release Yerry Rodriguez
Pirates Sign Andrew Heaney
Evan Phillips: “Opening Day Is Off The Table” Due To Shoulder Rehab
Brewers’ Blake Perkins Sidelined Through April Due To Shin Fracture
Latest On Twins’ Ownership Situation
Andrew Vasquez Signs With Mexican League’s Tecolotes De Los Dos Laredos
Anthony Rizzo Hopes To Continue Playing Career
Eddie Fisher Passes Away
Justin Ishbia Abandons Pursuit Of Twins, Will Increase Minority Stake In White Sox
Giants Showed Interest In Luis Castillo Earlier In Offseason
Cubs, Travis Jankowski Agree To Minor League Deal
Yahoo Sports:
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
Yankees' Devin Williams helped change team's facial hair policy by meeting with team owner Hal Steinbrenner
Live from spring training with Terry Collins, talking Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and the 2025 Mets | The Mets Pod
Mets' Carlos Mendoza on potential Francisco Lindor captaincy: ‘I’ve had some conversations’
Mets Spring Training Notes: How team will monitor Clay Holmes after starts, Juan Soto reaction
Mets' Clay Holmes twirls three perfect innings in ‘special’ spring training debut
Carlos Rodon struggles in first start of spring as Yankees fall to Blue Jays
Juan Soto homers, Clay Holmes deals as Mets beat Astros in spring training opener
'Scary moment, but it's all good': Dodgers' Bobby Miller on mend from liner to head
Devin Williams met with Yankees brass over facial hair policy concerns prior to change
Clement too 'busy finding solutions' to fret about future
ESPN:
www.espn.com - MLB
Soto slams 426-foot HR in 1st at-bat with Mets
'It was time': Yanks welcome new facial-hair rule
Reds' Francona tells vets to skip ABS challenges
CBS Sports:
CBSSports.com Headlines
2025 MLB Opening Day starter tracker: Shota Imanaga, Yusei Kikuchi, Zack Wheeler, more get Game 1 honors
Mets' Juan Soto homers in first spring training at-bat with new club
MLB rumors: Astros renew interest in Nolan Arenado trade, Anthony Rizzo mulling retirement
FanGraphs:
FanGraphs Baseball
Effectively Wild Episode 2287: Season Preview Series: Rangers and Pirates
Matrix Reloaded: February 21, 2025
Prospect Limbo: The Best of the 2025 Post-Prospects
RosterResource Chat – 2/21/25
Glove Is Blind: How Netflix’s Best and Brightest Held Up Against Big League Pitching
Hunter Bigge Went From Studying Physics at Harvard To Throwing Heat With Tampa Bay
Aiming a Pitch Changes How It Moves
Effectively Wild Episode 2286: Season Preview Series: Mariners and Reds
Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat – 2/20/25
The Shape of Funk to Come: Previewing This Season’s New Pitches
Braves.com:
Braves News
Reigning Cy Young winner Sale perfect in spring debut
Watch FREE, 1 p.m. ET Sunday: Anderson begins rotation bid
Riley continues work with late mentor's son in return from injury
Marlins.com:
Marlins News
Bellozo makes 1st spring start eyeing 5th rotation spot
Listen FREE, 1 p.m. ET: Alcantara to make return from TJ surgery vs. Mets
Four key developments to watch at Marlins camp
Phillies.com:
Phillies News
Kepler feeling at home with new club, new swing
Wilson (oblique) injury opens up race for Phils' final bench spot
Watch live on MLB.TV, 1 p.m. ET: Phils host O's in Clearwater opener
Nationals.com:
Nationals News
Stalwart to All-Star? Armed with slider, Irvin eyes ascent
Watch live on MLB.TV, 1 p.m. ET: Ogasawara starts 1st MLB spring game
After nearly snagging Silver in '24, García has Gold in mind for '25
Born on this date:
- J. J. Putz (1977)
- Kelly Johnson (1982)
- Chris Bassitt (1989)
- Tim Peterson (1991)
- Nick Bautista (2002)
- Jacob Reimer (2004)
Died on this date:
- Mario Ramirez (2013)
- Jack Hamilton (2018)
Transactions:
New York Mets traded Bobby Klaus, Wayne Graham and Jimmie Schaffer to the Philadelphia Phillies for Dick Stuart on February 22, 1966.
New York Mets signed free agent Juan Berenguer on February 22, 1975.
New York Mets released Mark Bradley on February 22, 1984.
New York Mets signed free agent Mark Johnson on February 22, 2000.
Montreal Expos claimed Endy Chavez of the New York Mets on waivers on February 22, 2002.
Los Angeles Angels signed Jason Isringhausen of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 22, 2012.
|
1966 |
The
Mets trade Wayne Graham, Bobby Klaus, and Jimmie Schaffer to the Phillies for
first baseman Dick Stuart, who will join the Dodgers after being released by
the team in June. During his brief tenure with the Amazins,' Dr. Strangelove
plays in 31 games, hitting .231 while committing six errors. |
|
2008 |
The
Mets, who had not gone to arbitration with a player in 16 years, come out on
the short end of the hearing when southpaw Oliver Perez (15-10, 3.56) gets a
favorable decision in his case from arbitrators Steven Wolf, Robert Bailey,
and Elizabeth Neumeier. The southpaw is awarded $6.5 million for this year,
rather than the club's offer of $4,725,000. |
|
2017 |
"I think it's a mistake to stick our head in the sand and
ignore the fact that our game has changed, and continues to
change". - MLB COMMISSIONER ROB MANFRED, commenting on the
new intentional walk rule. In an effort to speed up the game, MLB announces the approval
of implementing an intentional walk with a signal from the dugout, rather
than the need of throwing four pitches out of the strike zone. Although the
new rule will eliminate about only a minute of play, some believe the new
approach rids the sport of an antiquated way of issuing a deliberate
base-on-balls. |
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