Carlos Correa has no regrets over nixed megadeals with Mets, Giants
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A record $865 million in contract agreed to over the winter (including $665 million in a contract canceled due to a 10-year-old ankle injury), with the 2023 season ruled out. After plantar fasciitis in his side foot diminished the extraordinary talent, however, it didn’t prevent him from making an enjoyable playoff […]
DJ Stewart looking to find way into Mets’ outfield mix
JUPITER, Fla. — DJ Stewart has held this role before. He said the Mets have outfield depth, that they’ve signed some players and gotten others back, and that his placement in the ongoing competition or overall roster position will continue into March. We understand things are still in flux with spring training. That’s almost exactly […]
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez adds to anti-stealing arsenal
JUPITER, Fla. — A day after doing both, Francisco Alvarez beams when asked which one he prefers. The Mets catcher said he enjoys throwing to opponents more than hitting home runs. This season, Alvarez aims to have more fun than he did a year ago. In a breakout rookie season, Alvarez made an impression almost […]
Mets ‘have to be more conscious of’ obstruction rule
JUPITER, Fla. — In any other season, it would have been the right play. That’s good too. Joey Wendle held down the Nationals’ Ildemaro Vargas at second base Thursday, preventing a pickoff attempt from bouncing into the outfield and stopping Vargas from advancing on base in the second inning. Instead, Wendle was cited for obstruction, […]
Luis Severino tosses another scoreless outing for Mets
JUPITER, Fla. — Luis Severino can’t declare his return until the start of the regular season, when his spring performance is of little value. But it’s not totally worthless. After a grueling 2023 spring training with the Yankees spilled over into a grueling 2023 regular season, the Mets’ starters are at least looking to start […]
What Mets see in their deep minors that gives them hope
PORT STREET SEA — On Thursday, the Mets announced their roster for next week’s spring breakout game. There, some of the most promising players play in matches that amount to showcases. Their three most highly rated minor leaguers in the world, Jett Williams, Luisangel Acuña and Drew Gilbert, will rightfully be in the spotlight. However, […]
Mets’ Jose Quintana has strong outing in rebound effort
Notable items from Thursday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: much better Jose Quintana, the top candidate to start the opening game, allowed one earned run with four hits and six strikeouts in three innings during the Mets’ 3-1 victory over the Nationals. “I felt a lot better today,” Quintana said after recovering from a tough battle […]
Shintaro Fujinami’s heat makes him an electric Mets project
PORT STREET LUCIE — To understand the power of Shintaro Fujinami, look no further than DJ Stewart. The Mets outfielder/DH learned last season that 163 mph heat hurts even if you don’t work out. Stewart saw Fujinami’s best moment on Aug. 6, when the Orioles right-handed pitcher struck out Fujinami on three pitches. Both had […]
Pete Alonso entering his Mets walk year a joyful slugger
PORT STREET LUCIE — No matter how many times Pete Alonso insists he keeps the baseball and business elements of his life separate, going to the ballpark this year is about something else. It’s Walk He’s Ear Shuffle. We’ve seen it eat some players whole and elevate others to incredible heights. We saw Aaron Judge […]
Mets’ Dominic Hamel wants to get call up to Queens sooner than later
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Dominic Hamel arrived in Port St. Lucie and sat down for his first meeting with David Stearns. The promising starting pitching candidate told the Mets’ new president of baseball operations a little about himself and specifically his goal of getting to Queens as soon as possible. “I like to win. […]