The Offseason Thread

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R.I.P. Anthony Causi
Sports photographer Causi, 48, dies of COVID-19

A tribute to NY Post photographer Anthony Causi

 

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Damn....

Fans sue over ticket refunds, ask for class action



Ummm....

Reports: A-Rod, J-Lo retain bank, eye Mets bid

 

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Attaboy, Pete.

Alonso launches Homers for Heroes foundation

 

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Good stuff from former SNL cast member Jim Breuer.

Comic takes Alonso on trip down memory lane

 

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Get well, Skip

Ex-MLB manager Howe in ICU with coronavirus


Teams to take a financial hit...

Report: MLB eyes $640K loss per game sans fans

 

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Bringing "Big Sexy" Back???

Colon, 46, hoping for one more season in majors

Even though Bartolo Colon hasn't thrown a pitch in the majors since September 2018, the 46-year-old is not thinking about retirement.
Colon hopes to pitch one more big league season, and if given the choice, it would be with the New York Mets.

Colon, who has pitched 21 seasons and won 247 games, said his time with the Mets from 2014 to '16 held some of his fondest memories. He highlighted the clubhouse environment and the Mets' young pitching staff, particularly Noah Syndergaard, who anointed him "Big Sexy" -- which became the title of his recently released autobiography.

He added: "If it was up to me, I would retire with the Mets. I would like my career to end in New York."

 

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Thor Chronicles....

Syndergaard to suing landlord: 'See you in court'

 

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MLB stars hit social media to share Floyd feelings

George Floyd's death reverberates around MLB


Mets first baseman Pete Alonso shared a short message on his Instagram story.

"I will never know what it feels like to be discriminated against because [of] the color of my skin," Alonso said. "To anyone who faces this type of discrimination, I will fight for you and be an ally. I will always stand with you. There needs to be justice and change made for the better of humanity."

 

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MLB stars hit social media to share Floyd feelings

George Floyd's death reverberates around MLB


Mets first baseman Pete Alonso shared a short message on his Instagram story.

"I will never know what it feels like to be discriminated against because [of] the color of my skin," Alonso said. "To anyone who faces this type of discrimination, I will fight for you and be an ally. I will always stand with you. There needs to be justice and change made for the better of humanity."

 

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• Mets reopen Spring Training complex in Fla.


NEW YORK -- For the first time in more than two months, the Mets have opened the doors to their Spring Training complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The team's Clover Park facilities had been shuttered since late March before reopening Monday for players who live locally.

A team official estimated that four to six players have already begun training at the complex. All activities must take place while observing MLB, CDC, and local and state safety protocols.

 

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https://www.mlb.com/mets/news/dream-bracket-2-1986-mets-vs-2001-mariners
• ’86 Mets champs once again in Dream Bracket 2

 

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• Who will Mets take at No. 19 in 2020 MLB Draft?

Day 1 of the 2020 Draft airs on Wednesday, June 10, on MLB Network and ESPN at 7 p.m. ET, and includes the first 37 picks. Day 2 begins at 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 11, on MLB Network and ESPN2, and spans the remainder of the 160 picks.

Here’s how the Draft is shaping up for the Mets, whose first selection is the No. 19 overall pick:

 

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Mets 2020 Round 1 (#19) Draft Pick:

• Mets select 'magician in CF' Crow-Armstrong

• 10 things to know about Mets' top Draft choice

 

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Mets day 2 picks....

LIVE: Mets start Day 2 with right-hander Ginn

MLB Draft Tracker

 

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Props to the Amazins

Mets draft RHP Orze, a 2-time cancer survivor

 

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Ugghhh


Time to put the brakes on again??

Sources: MLBPA delays vote in wake of outbreaks

 

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Closer to home....
Yanks, Mets to train in New York if MLB resumes



Hometown kid signed....
Mets sign son of Queens congressman to minors

 

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Finally....there's a light at the end of the tunnel...??

Sources: MLB plans 60 games, awaits 2 answers

Major League Baseball statement on 2020

 

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So far, so good.
<:fingers X crossed:>

Sources: MLBPA OK on return date, talking safety