Is Anyone Alive Out There: Ongoing Mets Thread

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets manager Terry Collins had a message for his players Tuesday: While everyone enjoyed the parade of cars and livestock, it's now time to get serious about baseball.

After playing an intrasquad game on Tuesday afternoon, the Mets now have a team-bonding dinner in the evening. Rafael Montero starts Thursday's Grapefruit League opener against the Washington Nationals in Viera, Florida.

Yoenis Cespedes brought a pair of horses to camp from his ranch in nearby Vero Beach at Noah Syndergaard's prodding. Both players rode horses in the players' parking lot in the morning.

"The fun time is over," Collins said. "It's time to finally get ready for baseball."

Collins added, lightheartedly: "I have no problem with it. Syndergaard put a helmet on. It tells you that Texas [toughness] stuff is not it's all made up to be."

Asked if he was concerned about too much craziness in camp, Collins added regarding Cespedes: "He's just doing it for the fun of it, because you guys get all stirred up by it. There's nothing else to write about, so you write about his cars. He said, 'If they want to write about what I ride in on, I'm going to come in on a horse.' ... He does his drills. He works hard. He's getting ready to play. He's having a little fun for the time being. But, like I said, it's time to get ready for baseball now."

As for the intrasquad game:

The Blue squad beat the Orange squad, 4-3, behind homers from Juan Lagares (against Robert Gsellman) and Dilson Herrera (against Duane Below). T.J. Rivera had a two-run shot for the Orange in the seventh against Chasen Bradford to complete the game's scoring.

Josh Smoker tossed two perfect innings, while Logan Verrett contributed two no-hit innings with a walk.

Wilmer Flores was scratched from the start at third base due to illness.

Meanwhile, Erik Goeddel is not even throwing off a mound because of a lingering lat issue. "All I know is he's feeling a little bit better, but he hasn't thrown in quite a while," Collins said.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Morning Briefing: No more horsing around!

Rafael Montero set to throw Mets' first Grapefruit League pitch

Curtis Granderson likely to play Friday

Travis d'Arnaud receives first-base gloves at Mets camp

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

LGM!!!


• Morning Briefing: Bring on the Nats!


VIERA, Fla. (3/3/16) -- Here are the lineups for Thursday's 1:05 p.m. Grapefruit League game between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals at Space Coast Stadium (WOR 710 AM).

Daniel Murphy faces his former club for the first time.

Ruben Tejada will play in his first game since fracturing the fibula in his right leg in Game 2 of the National League Division Series.


Mets

Alejandro De Aza, DH

Juan Lagares, CF

Michael Conforto, LF

Wilmer Flores, 3B

Kevin Plawecki, C

Marc Krauss, 1B

Eric Campbell, RF

Ruben Tejada, SS

Dilson Herrera, 2B

Rafael Montero, RHP



Nationals

Ben Revere, CF

Daniel Murphy, 2B

Bryce Harper, RF

Anthony Rendon, 3B

Clint Robinson, 1B

Danny Espinosa, SS

Reed Johnson, LF

Jhonatan Solano, C

Jason Martinson, DH

Max Scherzer, RHP

 

[Nasty_Magician]

http://nypost.com/2016/03/10/sandy-aldersons-stacked-mets-outfield-whos-laughing-now/

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

http://nypost.com/2016/03/10/sandy-aldersons-stacked-mets-outfield-whos-laughing-now/

Good stuff.

I'm in.

 

[omarsrevenge]

Caught a little of the game today. Harvey looked really good. Can't wait till season starts.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Not sure if I like this move....
Sources: Mets place IF Tejada on waivers

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Not sure if I like this move....
Sources: Mets place IF Tejada on waivers

It's a strange one for sure. Are Herrara or Reynolds killing it? You figure the bench is Lagares, De Aza, Flores, whoever the backup catcher is and then ??? Tejada seems like a perfect bench guy, a vet that can play multiple positions and isn't a complete liability at the plate. I'm just not sure I understand it unless one of the young guys is playing lights out which I'm not sure is the case.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

It's a strange one for sure. Are Herrara or Reynolds killing it? You figure the bench is Lagares, De Aza, Flores, whoever the backup catcher is and then ??? Tejada seems like a perfect bench guy, a vet that can play multiple positions and isn't a complete liability at the plate. I'm just not sure I understand it unless one of the young guys is playing lights out which I'm not sure is the case.

I agree...I'm a bit put back and perplexed by it.....not sure what Sandy has up his sleeve...
We shall see....I hope it works out.

 

[Chef99]

It's a little surprising, but Herrera's got a lot of potential and is supposedly locked in for the future...I guess we'll see.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Longtime Mets INF Tejada becomes free agent

Tejada ranked second in longevity on the Mets. He debuted with the club on April 7, 2010. Only David Wright has been around longer.

"I've had the pleasure of watching Ruben grow into a quality player and a tremendous teammate," Wright said Wednesday. "Ruben has produced many big hits for us and became an inspiration to this organization and the city during our playoff run last year. I will be rooting for Ruben and he will be missed."

Tejada had returned healthy this spring training after suffering a fractured fibula in his right leg on a slide from Chase Utley of the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 2 of the National League Division Series.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Happy St. Paddy's Day....

Mets 6, Marlins 5: Jacob deGrom rebounds; Yoenis Cespedes says hip, wrist OK

David Wright ready for Grapefruit League game

 

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TC picks Harvey for season opener.

Mets' Harvey picked for 1st Opening Day start

 

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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (3/21/16) -- New York Mets shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, who suffered a strained patellar tendon in his left knee on March 10, could return to game action as the designated hitter in a minor league game later this week, manager Terry Collins said.

Doctors originally had recommended that Cabrera remain idle for two weeks after suffering the knee injury, but he has steadily progressed in a shorter time frame that could allow him to be ready by Opening Day.

Cabrera would be unlikely to run the bases if he does appear in a minor league game this week.

"As soon as they give us the go that he can stop and start, and there's no issues with the knee, I think we can get him back in the field," Collins said. "He feels great. The next phase of the running program that he will have to be involved in is: Can he stop? How is it going to bother him when he cuts? Is there any issue there? That will be the next test. But, right now, as long as he can do some baseball activities and get in the batter's box, he'll see pitches and swing."

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Breaking News!!!
Mets win a Grapefruit League game.....LOL
About Friggin Time.....Sheeesh.

I was getting just a little worried....not really too much though..it is only spring training after all.
But it's nice to get some wind at your back heading into opening day.

Matz dominates, Mets beat Cubs 8-1 in final spring tuneup

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Thurs. April 7

Morning Briefing: Mets set to get NL championship rings

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Going to my first game of the season tonight!

 

[omarsrevenge]

Going to my first game of the season tonight!

Tough game to watch

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Going to my first game of the season tonight!

Sorry you had to witness that shit fest.

thoughts & prayers

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Well they haven't missed a beat since last spring.

People are already going "they need to trade for some hitters!"