Morning Briefing: DeGrom Dominating Headlines at Spring Training

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Matt Ehalt of The Record/North Jersey reports that Mets ace Jacob deGrom will start the second Spring Training game.

Ken Davidoff of the New York Post writes that deGrom is entitled to request a contract extension and put pressure on the Mets front office.

Michael Mayer of MetsMerized Online reports that the Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Zack Jones to a minor league deal. Jones posted a 2.49 ERA in 25.1 innings at Double-A last year, striking out 39 while walking 25.

Ehalt posts a photo of motivational banners that the Mets have posted in their Port St. Lucie clubhouse.

Mets manager Mickey Callaway said an alligator lives near his home in Spring Training, per Tim Healey of Newsday

Jon Heyman reports that catcher Wilson Ramos had an offer from the Los Angeles Angels before agreeing to terms with the Mets. The Mets signed Ramos to a two-year, $19 million contract with a team option for 2021.

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Ben Lindbergh of The Ringer writes that pitching prospects have lost value due to injuries and changes in pitcher usage.

Robert Murray of The Athletic reports that the Giants have signed Yangervis Solarte. The infielder posted a .655 OPS with Toronto in 2018.

Dennis Lin of The Athletic writes that the San Diego Padres have embraced Edgertronic cameras and Rapsodo radar units to create slow-motion replays and provide immediate velocity and spin rate data.

JJ Cooper of Baseball America writes that several colleges, high schools and training facilities use Rapsodo cameras.

Murray also reports that the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to terms with free-agent relief pitcher Dan Jennings. Jennings posted a 3.22 ERA over 64.1 innings with Milwaukee in 2018.

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Kansas City Royals have signed relief pitcher and former Washington National Drew Storen to a minor league contract. Storen last appeared in the Major Leagues with Cincinnati in 2017.

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Matthew Brownstein posts his exclusive interview with former Mets catcher Anthony Recker. Recker, who spent three seasons in New York, recounts memorable moments of his career with Brownstein.

Mayer provides a recap of the action from Spring Training in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Matt Musico writes that Mets manager Mickey Callaway has more support this season, but he also has more pressure to succeed in his second year with the team.

Sam Lebowitz profiles the No. 7 Mets prospect, Simeon Woods-Richardson. Woods-Richardson, 18, posted a 1.56 ERA in his first taste of professional baseball last season.