Good morning Mets fans. Steven Matz is feeling good after undergoing surgery and is ready to prove himself going into this season.
Latest Mets News
Peter Botte of NY Daily News reports on Matz’s health and outlook for the 2018 campaign.
Bob Klapisch of The NY Post details Buddy Harrelson‘s fight with Alzheimer’s. The now 73-year-old was part of the “Miracle Mets” and also appeared in the 1973 World Series. Despite his incredible defensive contributions, his signature moment with the Mets was a fight with Pete Rose in the 1973 NLCS, a brawl that is still talked about today.
FanGraphs released their 2018 predictions of the players that exhausted prospect eligibility last year. Four Mets were featured on it: Amed Rosario, Dominic Smith, Robert Gsellman and Brandon Nimmo.
PECOTA published their wins-losses projections for each team. PECOTA forecasts the Mets to go 81-81, which would leave them second in the NL East, but would place them three games out of the second Wild Card spot.
Kevin Kernan of The NY Post reveals that the Mets will not send a scout to Tim Lincecum‘s showcase on Feb. 15.
Latest MLB News
Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports that Rays have resigned Sergio Romo to a major league deal. The 34-year-old ended last season with Tampa, posting a 1.47 ERA.
The Giants signed Derek Holland to a minor league deal. After years filled with injuries, Holland recouped some value last year with the White Sox, pitching to a 6.20 ERA.
According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Cubs seem to be the favorites for free-agent starter Yu Darvish.
For the fan that doesn’t understand some of the newer stats, John Edwards of Sporting News explains WAR.
Latest NL East News
Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated defends Derek Jeter‘s unorthodox offseason.
The Eagles’s parade wasn’t the only one in Philly. In a much smaller event, the Phillies fans cheered on as their truck started the journey to Clearwater, Florida.
Latest on MMO
Robert Correa creates a team that consists of only free-agents. Not surprisingly, this team has a stacked rotation, but defense is clearly its weak point.
Dilip Sridhar is a believer in Todd Frazier.
This Date in Mets History
Lenny Dykstra is celebrating his 55th birthday today.
One of the most underrated Mets, Bobby J. Jones turns 48.
Another Jones, Sherman Jones, would have been 83 today.
Alberto Castillo, a catcher in the ’90s, also turns 48 today.
Finally, Frank Cashen acquired former MVP George Foster 36 years ago today. Foster underwhelmed in a Mets uniform, and was eventually released in 1986.
