Good Morning, Mets fans! Francisco Lindor met with the media on Monday.
In his press conference, Lindor stated that he’s ready to bring some smiles to New York, and that he’s ready to work, and he’s ready to win. Hopefully Mets fans will be able to see him play sooner than later.
Commissioner Rob Manfred told teams on Monday to prepare for Spring Training to start on time in 2021, and for there to be a full 162-game season. Many teams, including the Mets, are planning for limited capacity in stadiums this season. For Mets Spring Training, Clover Park in Port Saint Lucie is planning for 2,000 fans in park.
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Per the Mets, Francisco Lindor met with the media for the first time as a New York Met on Monday afternoon.
Per Felix Rios, Francisco Lindor, along with other members of the Mets, recently surprised one young fan on Zoom.
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Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Rob Manfred told MLB teams that they should plan for Spring Training to start on time, as well as plan for a full 162-game season to be played. Nightengale goes into detail in his USA Today article.
Per Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic, the Washington Nationals have announced a multi-year, exclusive partnership with BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming company.
Per Jon Heyman of MLB Network, as mentioned on MLB Network, the Yankees will go four years for DJ LeMahieu. There’s still a money gap, however, it appears there’s still a standoff with all the very top free agents. Dodgers, Blue Jays, and Mets are among other teams interested, but many say it’ll still be a surprise if LeMahieu leaves New York.
Per Jon Heyman, the Washington Nationals talked to the Cincinnati Reds about 3B Eugenio Suarez, but Washington has made top right-handed pitching prospect Jackson Rutledge and Cade Cavalli unavailable, making a deal pretty unlikely. The Reds aren’t anxious to trade their top position player, though none of their players are off limits.
Per MLB Trade Rumors, Tomoyuki Sugano has received offers from six MLB teams, but none were enough to bring him to the Untied States.
Per Jon Heyman, the Cincinnati Reds are open to listening on Mike Moustakas and Nick Castellanos, but there doesn’t seem to be too much traction there. Eugenio Suarez has drawn more interest; if they do move Suarez, Moustakas could move to his natural third base.
Per Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Philadelphia Phillies are interested in one free agent starting pitcher with longstanding connections to Dave Dombrowski and Joe Girardi. Morosi posted a video on his Instagram with more details.
Per Jon Morosi, the Blue Jays, still seeking a major offseason move, are among the clubs that have checked with the Cubs on Kris Bryant, but there haven’t been active talks between the teams in recent weeks.
Per Jim Bowden of CBS Sports HQ, according to a Red Sox source, the Miami Marlins were one of the teams engagded in trade talks regarding Andrew Benintendi, but they have not been able to agree on return. Others teams have also been involved.
MLB Pipeline looked at which prospects possess helium heading into the 2021 season. They named one breakout candidate for each organization.
Per Ken Rosenthal of MLB on FOX, according to sources telling him and James Fegan, free agent closer Liam Hendriks is in agreement with the White Sox, pending a physical. Per Jeff Passan of ESPN, Hendriks’ deal with the White Sox guarantees him $54 million, sources tell ESPN. It goes for three years and includes an option for a fourth year.
Per Ken Rosenthal, despite some financial incentives, MLB expansion is on hold. He discusses why in an article on The Athletic.
Latest on MMO
Matt Musico discusses putting Carlos Carrasco’s acquisition into the proper perspective.
Eric Belyea discusses Chili Davis’ plans to return to the dugout in 2021.
Jordan Grossman writes an MMO Free Agent Profile on infielder Tommy La Stella.
Pat Ragazzo discusses a source stating the Blue Jays and Free agent DJ LeMahieu engaging in talks, with Toronto’s interest being ‘very real.’
Jacob Resnick talks about Francisco Lindor being open to extension, but not discussing it during the season.
The Pleasant Good Evening Podcast discusses the Mets acquisition of Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco.
Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Francisco Lindor’s first press conference as a New York Met.
James Schapiro writes an opinion article discussing why Jackie Bradley Jr. isn’t a perfect fit for the Mets.
Pat Ragazzo discusses teams showing concerns with Masahiro Tanaka’s medicals.
On This Day in Mets History
1972: The New York Mets drafted right-handed pitcher Randy Tate in the fifth round of the 1972 amateur draft (January)
1972: The New York Mets drafted Ron Hodges in the second round of the 1972 amateur draft (January secondary)
2005: The New York Mets signed left-handed pitcher Dae-Sung Koo as an amateur free agent.
2009: The New York Mets signed right-handed pitcher Tim Redding as a free agent.
2011: The New York Mets signed left-handed pitcher Taylor Tankersley as a free agent.
Birthdays: Luis Ayala (43), Jorge Velandia (46), Mike Marshall (61), Randy Jones (70)
Let’s go Mets!
