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Amongst the news of MLB commissioner Robert Manfred remaining optimistic that the 2022 MLB season start time will remain in tact as well as the players willing to lose regular season games in exchange for a fair deal, two big pieces of news were revealed during yesterday’s press conference.

Owners of major league teams have agreed to eliminate draft pick compensation as well as deciding on implementing the universal DH for the 2022 season and beyond. Although the adoption of these changes aren’t final, as both the owners and MLBPA would need to agree on a CBA to implement said changes, this news means that the owners will present these changes on the next meeting between the two parties on Saturday.

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The news of the upcoming possibility of the universal DH can certainly put the Mets into a good position. As the current roster stands, there are a plethora of candidates to fill this role, including IF/OF Dominic Smith and returning 2B Robinson Cano. Danny Abriano of SNY.tv explores the internal candidates for this role, as well as looking outside of the organization for a possible fit.

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As previously mentioned, MLB commissioner Robert Manfred remains optimistic that the 2022 MLB season will start on time. Manfred and the owners are optimistic that their updated proposal will bring forth both sides in hopes of a resolution. Evan Drellich of The Athletic discusses the comments made by both Manfred and the MLBPA as well as how those words should drive the conversation for an agreement for both sides.

Jonathan Mayo, Jim Callis and Sam Dykstra of MLB.com discuss each organization’s most athletic prospect. Featured for the Mets is IF/OF prospect and local New York product, Jaylen Palmer. Splitting time between Port St. Lucie and Brooklyn, Palmer hit .244 with six home runs and 39 RBIs in his third minor league season.

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From MMO’s own Matt Musico, MLB Daily Dingers will launch a blog that aims to become a written and visual history of major league home runs! In celebration of the launch next Tuesday, February 15th, retweet the tweet below and follow the MLB Daily Dingers Twitter account to enter to win a MLB Authentic Collection On Field New Era Cap of your choice.

Matt Musico also features Team 8 vs Team 4 in MMO’s matchup of The Great 8 Mets Teams as well as comparing the 2022 Mets Position Player Projections in comparison to other Mets winning seasons.

On This Date in Mets History

1987: On this date, Ray Knight signed a two-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles. After back and fourth negotiations on term then cash, the 1986 World Series MVP declined the Mets offer of $200,000 more than his ’86 salary for one season. The Mets were seeking to retain Knight for 1 year and $800,000 while Knight himself wanted a multi-year deal around $1 million. After signing his deal with Baltimore, Knight would go on to play two more seasons with the Orioles and Detroit Tigers before retiring after the 1988 season.

Birthdays: Brian Daubach (50), Steve Springer (61)

Let’s go Mets!