Spring Training Game Thread: Mets vs. Astros, 1:05 PM

Mandatory Credit: Mary Holt-USA TODAY Sports New York Mets (9-7) vs. Houston Astros (3-12) Monday, March 22, 2020 • 1:05 p.m. FITTEAM Ballpark • West Palm Beach, FL LHP Joey Lucchesi (0-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Bryan Abreu (0-0, 6.23) Recapping Sunday’s Game Sunday was another great one for the Mets as they beat the Washington Nationals, 6-2. Jacob deGrom allowed three hits and walked two batters...

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Keeping Perspective During Francisco Lindor’s Contract Negotiations

With each home run New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor hits, you can just feel the fan base getting more worried about him not being locked up to a long-term contract extension yet. And you know what? It’s not outrageous to feel that way — this is the Mets, after all. But, let’s not forget, it’s not the same old people running the joint. Either way, old habits die...

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MMO Community: 2021 Mets Predictions Challenge

Below are the questions for the MMO Community 2021 Mets Predictions Challenge. There are 18 questions in all encompassing five different categories: Pitching, Hitting, Defense, Front Office and Other. To participate simply leave a comment with an answer for the questions provided within it. Once done I will record your answers to a sheet with a link to your individual Disqus comments where you...

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Jacob deGrom Strikes Out Five in Another Strong Outing

Jacob deGrom earned his third win of spring training and continued to impress as the New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 6-2 in West Palm Beach. DeGrom threw 4.2 shutout innings while allowing just three hits, two walks, and striking out five. He was once again averaging 99 to 100 mph with his fastball Sunday afternoon, with his slider also touching 95 mph. Here’s a glimpse of...

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Morning Briefing: Royals Sign Salvador Perez to Four-Year Extension

Good morning, Mets fans! The Kansas City Royals announced they have signed catcher Salvador Perez to a four-year contract worth $82 million, which could rise to $93.5 million if the team exercises a fifth-year option. Meanwhile, Metsmerized reported the latest on the Mets’ extension talks. The Mets will take on the Astros today at 1:05 p.m., and Joey Lucchesi will get the start on the...

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Opinion: Time Running Out to Extend Francisco Lindor

With less than two weeks until Opening Day, the window to extend upcoming free agents will be coming to an end very shortly and that could certainly make things very challenging for the New York Mets, who are currently attempting to extend multiple players before the 2021 campaign begins. In total, the front office has been tasked with locating new deals for Francisco Lindor, Michael Conforto,...

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