Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets moved into newly-named Clover Park in Port St. Lucie on Monday and officially began spring training. They now begin day two of spring training.
Latest Mets News
Kevin Kernan of the New York Post wrote about fan-friendly Clover Park which, in the addition to its new name, was overhauled for $57 million.
Mets chief operating officer (COO) Jeff Wilpon released a statement on Monday to address the failed sale of the team to hedge-fund billionaire Steve Cohen.
Tim Britton of The Athletic reported Monday that Wilson Ramos “changed his stance behind the plate, dropping his knee to the ground, to better catch pitches down in the zone.”
Former Met Vic Black accepted a job in player development with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Latest MLB News
Major League Baseball is plotting a major shift in the sport’s postseason structure by as early as 2022, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Former MLB pitcher Mike Bolsinger filed a lawsuit against the Houston Astros, claiming their recent cheating scandal impacted the course of his career, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
According to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, the Seattle Mariners have a “standing offer” of a one-year deal to free-agent right-hander Taijuan Walker.
David Schoenfield of ESPN wrote a piece highlighting one thing to watch for all 30 teams as spring training begins.
The Arizona Diamondbacks extended Nick Ahmed on a four-year contract through 2023.
The San Diego Padres and Gordon Beckham agreed to a minor league contract, according to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News.
Latest On MMO/MMN
Matt Mancuso studied Edwin Diaz‘s quality of pitch.
Eric Belyea wrote about spring training invitee outfielder Johneshwy Fargas.
Brian Devine gave insight on where he believes the Mets rotation ranks in the NL East.
John Sheridan discussed MMN’s No. 17 prospect Adrian Hernandez of MMN’s top 30 prospects.
Sheridan also wrote about the ongoing renovations at Clover Park and the St. Lucie Mets’ ongoing managerial search.
Latest NL East News
The Miami Marlins lost left-handers Jose Quijada and Jarlin Garcia to waivers. Quijada was claimed by the Los Angeles Angels and Garcia was claimed by the San Francisco Giants.
This Date in Mets History
1987: Ray Knight, who won the 1986 World Series MVP award with the Mets a few months prior, agreed to a one-year, $600,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
2005: Darryl Strawberry re-joined the Mets as an outfield instructor for spring training.
Birthdays: Brian Daubach turns 48 and Steve Springer turns 59. Tom Veryzer was also born on this day in 1953.
