Mets’ Intent to Win Tipped the Scales for Taijuan Walker

The Mets made their signing of starting pitcher Taijuan Walker official on Sunday, and on Tuesday morning the right-hander met with the media for the first time. Some of the bigger questions Walker received during the presser asked about what he is most looking forward to about pitching in New York, his time spent at Driveline Baseball last offseason, as well as his preparation this offseason....

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NL East Rankings: Where Does Davis Land At Third Base?

Unless Sandy Alderson and Steve Cohen have another surprise trade up their sleeves, it looks like the Mets will be staying with J.D. Davis as the team’s starting third baseman. Davis didn’t have the best year in 2020, but third base seems to be a weak position for a lot of NL East teams this year. It was a difficult list to put together given that many of these players have yet to start for a...

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Francisco Lindor Discusses the Use of Analytics in Baseball

Following the teams first full-squad workout Monday morning in Port St. Lucie, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor met with the media via Zoom for the first time this spring. Among many topics, Lindor was asked about his thoughts on the current state of baseball, and what he feels needs to be changed. One point that Lindor leaned heavily on, is the analytic movement that’s taken over...

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Morning Briefing: McNeil and Lindor Excited to Turn Double Plays Together

Good morning, Mets fans! Today is day two of full squad workouts in Port Saint Lucie and we are just six days away from the Mets’ first spring training game of the season. Latest Mets News Metsmerized live Tweeted parts of Jeff McNeil’s Monday press conference. During his press conference, McNeil stated that he understands that he will get reps at multiple positions this offseason, but expects a...

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Scott: Mets Comfortable with Davis at Third, Wants Lindor Extension Talks Soon

Mets GM Zack Scott talked to reporters on Monday as the team had their first full squad workouts in Port St. Lucie. When Scott asked if the Mets were content with their current third base situation, he responded, “Yes definitely.” Scott went on to say that the Mets are comfortable with J.D. Davis atop the depth chart at third base. He also noted that the Mets are likely settled with...

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Dominic Smith, Carlos Carrasco Among Four Players Not in Camp

Mets manager Luis Rojas told the media on Monday afternoon that Dominic Smith and Carlos Carrasco are among four players that have yet to report to Port St. Lucie. Monday is the first day of full squad workouts following pitchers and catchers last week. Rojas noted that the issues weren’t injury-related, wouldn’t name the other two players, and said he expected all four to join the...

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