Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mariners took the top spot in Baseball America’s farm system rankings as they have five players ranked in Baseball America’s top 100 including potential future star outfielder Julio Rodriguez. This is a huge change from the 2018 rankings which had the Mariners in last place.
Also, the Mets were ranked 16th which is a four spot increase over the 2021 rankings. The Mets have strengthened their farm system since their ranking of 24th in 2020 to position themselves as the highest-ranked farm system in the NL East. John Sheridan has more on this story.
Now it is time for the morning briefing.
Latest Mets News
Mike Puma of The New York Post reports that an unknown MLB executive made the following comment regarding the Mets post-lockout: “I think they are going to be active. I think Billy [Eppler] wants to trade. I’m not sure he will trade prospects, but a controllable player in the big leagues now would be up for grabs.”
Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors reports that former Mets 10th overall pick in the 2021 MLB draft is considering pitching for an independent baseball team before entering the 2022 MLB draft.
Jordan Yamamoto tweeted about his newborn baby:
RAYNE MAE KOHANA YAMAMOTO
2.2.2022
6:58 PM
5 LBS. 10 OZ.
18 INCHES
Welcome to the world my precious baby girl! Your mom and I love you so very much already! #Girldad pic.twitter.com/uWl9Oz0hnu— Jordan Yamamoto (@jyamaz50) February 3, 2022
Latest MLB News
Jeff Francis, who spent his time primarily with the Colorado Rockies, was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
Kyle Glaser of Baseball America notes that even though the MLB is currently in a lockout that could delay the season, minor league baseball will still start as scheduled with AAA beginning on April 5 and other levels beginning on April 8.
The Royals are providing free admission to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City for the entire month of February.
Former Dominican Mets Executive Omar Minaya was recently hired by Rob Manfred as a consultant for amateur scouting.
Cedric Mullins shares his story with battling Crohn’s disease.
Today, Cedric Mullins shares a very personal story for the first time.
Mullins was baseball's only 30-30 player last season, and he did it while battling Crohn's disease.@cedmull30 | @CrohnsColitisFn pic.twitter.com/HoOLgpGXRx
— MLB Players Media (@MLBPlayersMedia) February 2, 2022
Latest on MMO
Nate Mendelson shares team three of MMO’s eight greatest Mets teams.
Nate Mendelson details Buck Showalter‘s visit to the Mets facilities in Port St. Lucie.
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On This Date in Mets History
1983: The Mets signed catcher Ed Hearn. He would eventually become Gary Carter‘s backup during the 1986 season with a hitting slash of .265/.322/.390. Hearn was traded the following year in the David Cone deal.
Birthdays: Lucas Duda (36)
Let’s go Mets!
