Good morning, Mets fans!
26 Days until Opening Day!
Mets took on the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday afternoon down in Port St. Lucie. Marcus Stroman took the mound and threw for two innings giving up only one run on two hits. A home run off the bat of Paul Goldschmidt gave the Cards an early 1-0 lead.
The Mets responded with a run in the bottom half of the inning to tie it up on an RBI single from Dominic Smith to score Brandon Nimmo. The pair of runs that gave the Mets the lead came from a fielder’s choice double play from Johneshwy Fargas that scored Jake Hager in the seventh, and a home run off the bat of Andres Gimenez in the eighth for a 3-2 final.
Andres Gimenez is now 4-for-12 with two extra-base hits so far this spring.
Latest Mets News
Brandon Nimmo spoke to the media today to explain what has been going on regarding all of the cardiac testing he has been doing recently. He said, “Everything is good to go.” Anthony DiComo of MLB.com shared a video with the centerfielder’s comments.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic wrote about the interesting background Luis Rojas has and how he could end up as a great manager for the New York Mets.
Robinson Cano spoke on Friday with Steve Gelbs about how he prepared for the 2020 season given his injury-ridden 2019 season holding him from playing to his full capabilities. MLB.com writer Anthony DiComo discussed his comments and how his conversations with former teammates have helped him get healthier for the upcoming season.
Earlier this week the Mets’ Executive Director of Player Development, Jared Banner, spoke with MLB Network about the team’s upcoming minor league talent. The Mets minor league oriented Twitter account shared a video with his comments.
Latest MLB News
Former Mets manager Mickey Callaway believes that his rough two-year history as Mets manager is going to aid in his search for work as a manager in the future. Joel Sherman of the New York Post has more on Callaway and how he is more equipped to be an effective manager in the future.
The Brewers announced that they have signed RHP Freddy Peralta to a five-year extension worth $16M, with two club options and the money could increase to $30.75M.
Stephen Piscotty of the Oakland Athletics is questionable to start opening day as he has am intercostal strain that is worse than originally anticipated.
Latest NL East News
According to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, the Phillies’ outfielder Andrew McCutchen, who spent most of 2019 on the injured list with a torn ACL, will not be ready for opening day. It is possible that he can join the team in April.
Latest on MMO
Tim Ryder spoke with Brian Wright on his latest episode of the Simply Amazin’ podcast.
Ryder also discusses a new method Michael Conforto is taking to improve in 2020.
On This Date in Mets History
Happy Birthday to Tom Spencer (58), and Brian Bannister (39)!
1975: The Mets purchased Dave Kingman from the San Francisco Giants.
1981: The Mets traded Steve Henderson to the Chicago Cubs for Dave Kingman.
2006: The Mets signed Pedro Feliciano.
