Good Morning Mets Fans. The New York Mets travel to Disney World today as they send Rafael Montero to the mound to take on R.A. Dickey and the Atlanta Braves. Today’s game is scheduled for a 1:05 PM ET start and unfortunately will not be broadcasted on either SNY or WOR.
Montero will look to bolster his chances of landing a bullpen spot with today’s start, overall he has had a decent sprint. He has pitched to a 2.70 ERA in eight appearances while tossing 13.1 innings. Montero has also struck out 20 batters in this time, opening some eyes around camp this spring.
Jacob deGrom will also continue his preparation for the regular season while starting in a minor league game today.
LATEST METS NEWS
Noah Syndergaard started in Friday’s 2-0 loss to the Houston Astros and though the result was not what he would have liked, he seemed to have his full arsenal as he readies for the start of the 2017 season. He pitched six innings while allowing one run on four hits with five strikeouts, completing his Grapefruit League season. Thor will get one last prior to opening day which will be in a minor league game. Read more from Mike Puma in the NY Post.
Seth Lugo returned to Mets camp on Friday and let it be known that he has his eyes on the fifth spot in the rotation. After an impressive performance throughout the World Baseball Classic, Lugo seems to have put himself on a new level as he devoured opposing All-Star caliber lineups before the finale against the United States. It though still seems a long shot for him to get the nod for the last spot in the rotation with Robert Gsellman currently leading the pack. Read more from Kristie Ackert in the NYDN.
Randy Miller of NJ.com gives a breakdown of spring training stats and where players currently are in their preparedness for the 2017 season.
NL EAST RUMBLINGS
Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post speaks with Daniel Murphy and Tanner Roark of the Washington Nationals about their World Baseball Classic experience after winning the tournament with Team USA.
David O’Brien of theAJC.com takes a look at the looming roster decisions surrounding the Atlanta Braves.
Andre C. Fernandez of the Miami Herald advises that the Miami Marlins have tabbed Edinson Volquez as their opening day starter.
Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com writes on the special bond that former Phillies managers, Larry Bowa and Charlie Manuel had with Dallas Green.
RECENTLY ON MMO
Mets Daddy advises of one the Mets up and coming prospects to watch in 2017, RHP Andrew Church.
Over at MetsMinors.net, Corne Hogeveen holds an exclusive interview with outfield prospect, Desmond Lindsay.
TODAY IN METS HISTORY
On this day in 1999, pitcher Orel Hershiser was signed as a free agent.
New York Mets players born on this day include Tom Glavine (51) and Lee Mazzilli (62).
