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Bradford William Davis of Insider reported that MLB has announced that spring training will be delayed until at least March 5.
This comes just one day after MLB told the MLBPA that the date a new CBA is needed to start the 2022 season on time is February 28. That prompted the announcement that the two sides will be meeting every day next week to try to negotiate a deal in time.
While this news is no surprise, it is the first time we have had a postponement become official. The clock is ticking before more things end up being pushed back. Fans are hopeful that MLB won’t need to delay anything further.
Latest Mets News
Anthony DiComo of MLB reported that the Mets have hired former Blue Jays pitcher Danny Barnes to be an assistant coach.
Mets manager Buck Showalter said that there is a panther roaming around the back fields at Port St. Lucie.
The Nationals signed former Mets pitcher Logan Verrett to a minor-league contract.
Jack Curry of YES announced that former Met Cameron Maybin will be an analyst on YES for about 40 games in 2022.
Latest MLB News
Nathan Ruiz of the Baltimore Sun reported that Paul McCartney will perform at Camden Yards on June 12. Ruiz also posted a photo showing the progress of the outfield wall renovations at Camden Yards.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today announced a few of the front office members around the league that will be attending the MLB/MLBPA meetings next week.
Latest on MMO
Michael Mayer created a team of the remaining free agents on the market, including some that the Mets may go after post-lockout.
Mayer also wrote on Francisco Álvarez’s desire to make the majors in 2022.
Patrick Glynn wrote on the news that Brandon Nimmo wants to play centerfield in 2022, even though Starling Marte just signed with the club.
Michael Mayer also wrote on the latest notes from Mets camp in Port St. Lucie.
On This Day in Mets History
1962: The Mets conducted their first ever Spring Training drill.
2019: The Mets announce that they will be staying in Port St. Lucie, and announced a $57 million renovation to First Data Field.
2021: The Mets sign right-hander Taijuan Walker to a 2-year, $20 million contract. The pitcher made the All-Star team in his first season with the Mets. While a disappointing second half inflated his stats, he still managed to have a 4.47 ERA over 159 innings in 2021.
Let’s go Mets!
