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Despite MLB announcing they will be canceling the first two series of the regular season, Hiroshima Carp outfielder Seiya Suzuki has maintained his desire to play in MLB this year, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reported.
Michael Garaffa analyzed Suzuki as part of MMO’s free agent profile series.
MLBPA’s most recent CBT proposal (MLB’s most recent in parenths for comparison):
2022: $238m (220)
2023: $244m (220)
2024: $250m (220)
2025: $256m (224)
2026: $263m (230)— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) March 1, 2022
Evan Drellich of The Athletic reported the MLBPA’s recent CBT proposal.
The cancellations in the NL East have the Mets, Phillies and Nationals slated for 157 games, the Braves for 156, the Marlins for 155.
MLBPA and Manfred issued a separate statement following the official canceling of regular season games.
If you purchased Mets tickets that have been affected by the cancellations, here is where you can find more information.
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Jacob Resnick of SNY reported the Mets signed pitcher R.J. Alvarez to a minor league contract.
The Staten Island Ferry Hawks signed pitcher Joel Huertas.
Trevor May just said on Instagram live that playing baseball itself has become less fun. He said that you don’t know each day if “the balls are changing,” relating to the thought that MLB used different balls for different games.
— Michael Garaffa (@MichaelGaraffa) March 1, 2022
Mets pitcher Trevor May had some interesting thoughts about the game of baseball on his Instagram live. May said the game has become less fun. Here is what he would say directly to Manfred, if he had the chance to speak to him.
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To the fans we will miss you most. To the younger generation of baseball players, this is for you.
— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) March 1, 2022
Free agent first baseman Anthony Rizzo had a strong message for fans of the game.
Rob Mains of Baseball Prospectus analyzes the relationship between player salaries and ticket prices.
ESPN is ready to try out MLB’s version of the Manningcast and David O’Brien of The Athletic writes about whether or not it can work.
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Dilip Sridhar profiled Mets No. 14 prospect Joel Diaz as part of their Top 30 prospects series.
On This Date in Mets History
1966: MLB commissioner William Eckert ruled that Tom Seaver was ineligible to sign with the Braves.
Five years ago today, Luis Guillorme made this legendary catch.
— Mike Mayer (@mikemayer22) March 2, 2022
2017: Luis Guillorme caught a bat during a Spring Training game.
Let’s go Mets!
