Morning Briefing: Dellin Betances Not Relying on Velocity
Good morning, Mets fans!
Lets take a look at what went on with the Amazins’ and the rest of the league on Wednesday!
Latest Mets News
While J.D. Davis is unfazed by being involved in trade rumors this offseason, he is hoping an offensive tweak in his game will help get him back to 2019 form at the plate, writes Mike Puma of The New York Post.
Although Dellin Betances‘ velocity has not returned to what it once was, he has learned to pitch without having to rely on throwing in the upper 90’s and is hoping to win over the hearts of Mets’ fans this year, story from MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo.
Mets’ hitting coach Chili Davis says he’s glad to be back in the dugout and is feeling at ease after receiving his first Covid vaccine dose with his second dose scheduled later in spring training. Davis also noted that he is seeing the 2019 version of Pete Alonso early on in camp, who led MLB with 53 home runs in a record setting rookie season two years ago, story from Tim Healey of Newsday.
Dominic Smith reported to camp yesterday and was all smiles on the field, tweet from Mets official account. Carlos Carrasco has yet to report but is expected to be in Port St. Lucie by the end of the week.
Former Mets pitcher Turk Wendell, and the last player to wear #99 for the organization, “passed the torch,” to the team’s newest #99 Taijuan Walker by making him a signature necklace, story from SNY.
Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman was seen giving tips to top prospects Matthew Allan and Thomas Szapucki yesterday, tweet from Mets farm report.
Check out this feature from MLB Insider Jon Morosi on Mets’ head of analytics Ben Zauzmer, who won a World Series with the Dodgers and also predicts the Academy Awards with esteemed precision.
Latest MLB News
Yankees pitcher Domingo German publicly apologized on Wednesday for his 2019 domestic violence issue, story from Ken Davidoff and Dan Martin of The New York Post.
Former Mets top prospect Jarred Kelenic is reportedly unhappy with the Seattle Mariners decision to keep him in the minor leagues to manipulate his service time as a result of Kelenic turning down their contract extension offer, his agent tells USA Today.
The Boston Red Sox officially announced the signing of Marwin Gonzalez and designated Marcus Walden for assignment, tweet from MLB Insider Chris Cotillo.
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired outfielder Dustin Fowler from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash considerations, per Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic.
The Cleveland Indians designated former Mets pitching prospect Jordan Humphreys for assignment, tweet from MMO’s Mike Mayer.
The Minnesota Twins announced that Royce Lewis suffered a right ACL tear and will undergo surgery.
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman / third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has reportedly lost 42 pounds and is “embarrassed,” at the previous shape he was in, tweet from Scotty Miller of TSN.
MLB.com’s Matt Monagan wrote about the time legendary pitcher Satchel Paige faced off against the great Hank Aaron.
Latest NL East News
The Atlanta Braves claimed former Mets center fielder Guillermo Heredia off waivers, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Latest on MMO
Dillip Sridhar discusses how Taijuan Walker utilizes analytics to be successful.
John Flanigan says Brandon Nimmo could be a big piece of the puzzle for the Mets in 2021.
MMO Digital
On today’s episode of Locked On Mets, host Ryan Finkelstein is joined by the host of Locked On Diamondbacks, Millard Thomas. Thomas talks about Taijuan Walker‘s time with the Arizona Diamondbacks and why he believes there is a lot of upside in this signing for New York.
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