Good morning Mets fans! It’s deGrom day in West Palm Beach as Jacob deGrom and the Mets face off against Max Scherzer and the Nationals at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach.
Latest Mets News
Tim Healey of Newsday tweeted some takeaways from the Mets’ simulated game on Saturday:
- Dominic Smith batted.
- David Peterson threw five innings.
Per Michael Mayer of Metsmerized, the Mets have released minor league catcher Andres Regnault.
Mets’ manager Luis Rojas said David Peterson “probably has the lead” for the Mets’ fifth starter spot. This of course means the fourth starter spot while Carlos Carrasco is sidelined.
Mets’ owner Steve Cohen will be answering questions on social media with Wayne Randazzo ahead of Opening Day on April 1.
Per theScore, Indians ownership was quoted saying, “We couldn’t afford to build a team around Francisco Lindor.”
Greg Joyce of the New York Post discusses how Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker searched out data to rejuvenate his career.
According to the MLB transactions list, the Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Colby Morris to a minor league contract. The 23-year old attended Middlebury College in Vermont and in 2019 played in the Can-Am League and the American Association.
Latest MLB News
Per Bleacher Nation, a Chicago Cubs prospect was arrested Saturday after police found 21 pounds of methamphetamines in his team equipment bag.
David Lennon of Newsday mentioned Matt Harvey starting against the Yankees for the Orioles Saturday night in Sarasota. He recalled when Mets fans would find it a special occasion when he was starting for the Mets.
Latest on MMO
Rob Piersall breaks down Taijuan Walker’s strong second spring start.
Thomas Hall discusses time running out to extend Francisco Lindor before opening day.
Piersall also writes an opinion article on if the Mets should consider a reunion with Rick Porcello.
Today in Mets History
1965: In an exhibition game, Gary Kroll and Gordie Richardson combine to keep Pittsburgh hitless for nine innings in the Mets’ 6-0 win in St. Petersburg.
2011: Citing a lack of velocity and command, Mets GM Sandy Alderson announced the release of 29 year-old Oliver Perez.
2013: David Wright is named captain of the New York Mets.
Today’s Birthdays: Bobby Wahl (29), Shawon Dunston (58), Tommy Davis (82).
Let’s go Mets!
