The Offseason Thread

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Sheeesh.
I sure hope this is a whole lot of nothing...I mean it's still February...a few weeks to go yet until the Ides of March.....

Mets' Senga undergoing tests for arm fatigue

Mets right-hander Kodai Senga experienced arm fatigue after throwing a side session and is being examined by trainers, manager Carlos Mendoza said.

www.espn.com

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Well this frickin sucks.
Ugghh.

Mets say righty Senga likely to start season on IL

Mets ace Kodai Senga has a moderate capsule strain in the back of his right shoulder and is expected to begin the season on the injured list.

www.espn.com

https://www.mlb.com/news/kodai-senga-shoulder-strain

 

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Mets drop their spring opener...

https://www.mlb.com/news/tylor-megill-nate-lavender-impressive-in-spring-debuts

Cardinals 10-5 Mets (Feb 24, 2024) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Mets MLB game, final score 10-5, from February 24, 2024 on ESPN.

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[Nasty_Magician]

Fingers crossed, when he starts missing real games I'll be concerned

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets beat Houston 3-1 on Sunday.

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/astros-vs-mets/2024/02/25/748242/final/wrap

Mets 3-1 Astros (Feb 25, 2024) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the New York Mets vs. Houston Astros MLB game, final score 3-1, from February 25, 2024 on ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

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Monday Final...

Mets 6 -- Nats 3
Trayce Thompson (Klay's brother) hit a GS, and had 5 rbi.

Mets 6-3 Nationals (Feb 26, 2024) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals MLB game, final score 6-3, from February 26, 2024 on ESPN.

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Squirrel news...

https://www.mlb.com/news/spring-training-updates-on-jeff-mcneil-luisangel-acuna

DJ Stewart...

https://www.mlb.com/mets/news/dj-stewart-on-return-to-mets-plate-and-outfield-adjustments

 

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Mets 7 - Marlins 1

Mets 7-1 Marlins (Feb 27, 2024) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins MLB game, final score 7-1, from February 27, 2024 on ESPN.

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https://www.mlb.com/gameday/marlins-vs-mets/2024/02/27/748206/final/wrap

Drew Gilbert...

https://www.mlb.com/mets/news/drew-gilbert-mets-prospect-first-major-league-spring-training-2024

 

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Wednesday Final:
Mets 3 - Cardinals 0

Pete & Trayce went deep.

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/cardinals-vs-mets/2024/02/28/748191/final

Mets 3-0 Cardinals (Feb 28, 2024) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game, final score 3-0, from February 28, 2024 on ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

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Mets projected 2024 opening day roster

https://www.mlb.com/news/mets-2024-opening-day-roster?partnerID=web_article-share

 

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Roster moves

Mets Announce First Wave Of Major League Camp Cuts - Metsmerized Online

Sunday morning, the New York Mets announced the team’s first round of major-league camp cuts. Specifically, position players OF Drew Gilbert, C Kevin Parada, and INF Jett Williams were all sent to minor league camp. In addition, pitchers RHP Eric Orze, RHP Cam Robinson RHP Christian Scott, RHP...

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Mets beat the Yanks 5-4

https://www.mlb.com/news/carlos-mendoza-reconnects-as-mets-beat-yankees

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-mets/2024/03/05/748098/final/wrap

Mets 5-4 Yankees (Mar 5, 2024) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the New York Mets vs. New York Yankees MLB game, final score 5-4, from March 5, 2024 on ESPN.

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Fujinami is back….

https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/news/exciting-mets-fireballer-expected-to-make-debut-with-club-this-week-pat3

Howie Rose….

Mets announcer Howie Rose cutting back his games on WCBS-AM in 2024

The broadcaster said he plans to call all of the home games for this upcoming season.

www.newsday.com

 

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Hmmmm….

https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/news/former-new-york-mets-jd-davis-slugger-placed-on-waivers-could-there-be-a-reunion

 

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Quintana gets the hill on opening day.

Quintana gets nod as Mets' Opening Day starter

The New York Mets named veteran left-hander Jose Quintana their Opening Day starter on Wednesday.

www.espn.com

 

[Nasty_Magician]

For that term and price can't complain. Let's hope there's still tread left on the tires. It's 3 years later than I would have liked but I'll take it

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I like it.
We needed another power bat/rbi guy, and it didn’t break the bank.

Kudos to Stearns.

LGM!

Mets Sign J.D. Martinez to One-Year Deal - Metsmerized Online

The Mets have signed J.D. Martinez to a one-year, $12 million deal, according to Jon Heyman. In a stunner, SNY‘s Andy Martino said the Mets will only pay $4.5 million this season, then $1.5 million a year from 2034 through 2038. His 2024 competitive balance tax number will only be a fraction of...

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More….

The J.D. Martinez-Mets fit looked obvious. Why it took so long and what was at stake

Sources suggested the Mets held interest in adding a designated hitter — at the right price. Martinez finally fit the bill.

theathletic.com

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Good idea.
Sounds about right...

Martinez won't rush after 'last-second' Mets deal

After waiting all spring to land a job, J.D. Martinez, who finalized a one-year deal with the Mets on Saturday, said he would "take it slow" to get his body ready for the season.

www.espn.com

 

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Almost time for the real thing...Spring camp is done....Mets now heading north.

Recapping the Mets' 2024 Spring Training - Metsmerized Online

With the Mets gearing up for their final Spring Training game, let’s look back at their 2024 spring season A different group will break north with the team than previously expected when spring began, but that’s typically how things work. Players get injured, others underperform, while some have...

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Mets Fall to Yankees 3-0 in Spring Finale - Metsmerized Online

The Mets (15-14) took on the Yankees (14-16) in their spring finale on Monday at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. Sean Manaea took the mound for the Mets, with Clarke Schmidt on the mound for the Yankees. Both teams deployed many of their regular players, but the Yankees came out on top...

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Luis Severino Finishes Spring With Strong Outing - Metsmerized Online

The Mets took on Luis Severino as part of their many projects to bring out the talent within players who failed elsewhere. After being released by the Yankees, Severino signed a one-year, $13 million deal with the Mets, with the potential to earn an extra $2 million through performance bonuses...

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Grading the Mets’ J.D. Martinez signing

Yet another one-year deal with upside that fills a clear hole on the roster.

www.amazinavenue.com

Ronny Mauricio will spend most, if not all, of the 2024 season recovering from surgery

After making his major league debut late last year, Mauricio likely has to wait until 2025 for another shot in the big leagues.

www.amazinavenue.com

Luisangel Acuña begins 2024 in Syracuse with a shot to make his big league debut

The 22-year-old stole 57 bases in the minors last year.

www.amazinavenue.com

When healthy, Kodai Senga should be the Mets’ ace this season

The righty is coming off a phenomenal rookie season.

www.amazinavenue.com

 

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The Mets Had the Best Spring Training ERA. Can They Keep it Up? - Metsmerized Online

Spring training is fake baseball. We know this. It gets the kinks out. But we always look for pockets of hope, especially as you follow a team whose expectations aren’t exactly World Series or bust. You can point to Brett Baty‘s great March. Francisco Álvarez looks like a real threat in...

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Manaea Ends Spring with Seven-Strikeout Performance - Metsmerized Online

Sean Manaea and the Mets took the field in Tampa, Florida, for their final game in the Grapefruit League, looking to end the spring on a positive note. While the team eventually fell 3-0 to the Yankees, and ended their spring with a record of 15-14, Manaea looked sharp against a lineup that...

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Mets Cut Voit, Bickford; One Roster Move Left - Metsmerized Online

Two days before Opening Day, the Mets released first baseman Luke Voit and pitcher Phil Bickford as they continue to trim the Opening Day roster to 26. New York has 29 players remaining on the active roster, but that includes pitchers Kodai Senga and Max Kranick, who both will be placed on the...

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3 Up, 3 Down: Let The Real Games Begin - Metsmerized Online

We’ve made it, everybody. Spring training is finally over and Opening Day is now just exactly two sleeps away as the New York Mets prepare to get the 2024 regular season underway. Spring, as it always is, proved to be a long slog down the home stretch as appetite for games that actually matter...

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