OT: NY Mets spring training thread

[Tango Two]

5 questions NY Mets manager Carlos Mendoza must answer as spring training begins

While the preparation for a new season has just gotten underway, Carlos Mendoza has a lot on his plate heading into his second season as Mets manager.

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[jaydogsmooth1]

Anyone ever been to PSL?
I go down every years to Naples to see my Pops, and usually go to Sox, Twins and Rays but have never been to a game in PSL

Thinking about going to PSL this year
Anyone that's been, how would you rank it? The scene, vibe, stadium, etc. ?

 

[RUMED]

Anyone ever been to PSL?
I go down every years to Naples to see my Pops, and usually go to Sox, Twins and Rays but have never been to a game in PSL

Thinking about going to PSL this year
Anyone that's been, how would you rank it? The scene, vibe, stadium, etc. ?

Clover Park is a great little stadium. You get very close to teams
PSL is nice enough but we stay near Stuart or out on Hutchinson Island. Very good restaurants, nice beaches and fun small towns ( Ft Pierce, Stuart). Also close enough to go to Jupiter or Palm Beach easily We go for a week most years. My wife is the big fan. Enjoy

 

[FrankZ]

@Tango Two - I assume you want us to use this thread now. If so, please lock the off-season thread.

 

[SkiBoy]

Anyone ever been to PSL?
I go down every years to Naples to see my Pops, and usually go to Sox, Twins and Rays but have never been to a game in PSL

Thinking about going to PSL this year
Anyone that's been, how would you rank it? The scene, vibe, stadium, etc. ?

Mets will be traveling to the gulf coast, Fort Myers, on March 2 to play the Red Sox. Plan on driving from my home in Naples to watch the Mets game.

 

[Zak57]

Mets will be traveling to the gulf coast, Fort Myers, on March 2 to play the Red Sox. Plan on driving from my home in Naples to watch the Mets game.

I'll be there. Any suggestions for the Ft Myers and Naples area?

 

[JayDogSmooth]

I'll be there. Any suggestions for the Ft Myers and Naples area?

Restsurants?
Things to do?
Or scene at the stadiums?

 

[knightinaz]

Any chance they can make a swing thru AZ during spring training? 🤣🤣

Already have tickets for when they come to the Valley in May but may need to make a trip east before then. Can not wait to get this season started!

 

[nutfromSEC117]

 

[Doctor Worm]

 

[nutfromSEC117]

Mets sticking with logical choice with Francisco Lindor's spot in batting order

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. After the New York Mets made the season-altering decision last year to move Francisco Lindor to the leadoff spot, the shortstop

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[rurahrah000]

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With Butto, the Mets seem to repeating the Seth Lugo mistake.

 

[nutfromSEC117]

Raise the roof
Tear the roof off
The roof the roof the roof is on 🔥

Kodai Senga Suggests Mets Should Build Roof at Citi Field to Attract Free Agents

Wonder if Steve Cohen has pondered this?

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[Rutgers NJ]

Can a roof structurally even be added at this point? My answer to Senga is concentrate on staying healthy, thank you very much!

 

[Rutgers NJ]

With Butto, the Mets seem to repeating the Seth Lugo mistake.

I agree, he proved he's a starter.

 

[Doctor Worm]

I agree, he proved he's a starter.

Butto started 7 games last year. 15 in his career. IMO he hasn't proven anything yet. In fact, I don't think he is a lock to make the opening day roster, although I think it is more likely than not.

EDIT: Butto is out of options. So the assumption is that he WILL make the opening day roster. He would have to play his way off the team, and will be given a lot of leeway.

 

[zappaa]

Can a roof structurally even be added at this point? My answer to Senga is concentrate on staying healthy, thank you very much!

No one wants to play inside.

 

[Zak57]

Restsurants?
Things to do?
Or scene at the stadiums?

Restaurants yes. There's not much of a scene at ST games lol.

 

[Zak57]

I don't think we ever had a specific ST thread. Maybe we should start the regular one since P&C officially report today?

 

[jaydogsmooth1]

Restaurants yes. There's not much of a scene at ST games lol.

5th Ave is a favorite
Del Mar (top level preferably) Osteria Tulia and Cafe Milano are a few of our favorites
There's also a really good French spot there (which has American fare as well) - can't remember the name but it has the French flags outside

The beach is right there too, as are million-dollar houses on steroids. Take a drive around to see the views, and if you're so inclined, park the car and hop in the Gulf. We love Loudermill for the beach scene, but all of them are good

Sox - do the tour of Fenway South before the game. Well worth it, they let you on the field and often times you'll see guys meandering around. Got to talk to Dave Roberts and Jim Rice when we did it

We like the seats down the left field line, under the overhand. A favorite spot is halfway between 3rd base and the foul pole. Great little sausage stand that also serves beer, and the bathroom are right there as well (Pops is 73, so he's always on the lookout for them)

In between the tour and game, a lot of people (including us) were tailgating. Get a 12 pack and some sandwiches and enjoy the scene

Twins - Similar to the Sox, they have a bar down the left field line. This one though is massive, with seating all around it and a bunch of tvs. We got seats behind home plate the day of the game via stubhub and had a blast

I prefer Fenway South, but both stadiums are great

 

[jaydogsmooth1]

I don't think we ever had a specific ST thread. Maybe we should start the regular one since P&C officially report today?

Agree and yes, that would be awesome!

 

[Zak57]

5th Ave is a favorite
Del Mar, Osteria Tulia and Del Mar (top level preferably) are a few of our favorites
There's also a really good French spot there (which has American fare as well) - can't remember the name but it has the French flags outside

The beach is right there too, as are million-dollar houses on steroids. Take a drive around to see the views, and if you're so inclined, park the car and hop in the Gulf. We love Loudermill for the beach scene, but all of them are good

Sox - do the tour of Fenway South before the game. Well worth it, they let you on the field and often times you'll see guys meandering around. Got to talk to Dave Roberts and Jim Rice when we did it

We like the seats down the left field line, under the overhand. A favorite spot is halfway between 3rd base and the foul pole. Great little sausage stand that also serves beer, and the bathroom are right there as well (Pops is 73, so he's always on the lookout for them)

In between the tour and game, a lot of people (including us) were tailgating. Get a 12 pack and some sandwiches and enjoy the scene

Twins - Similar to the Sox, they have a bar down the left field line. This one though is massive, with seating all around it and a bunch of tvs. We got seats behind home plate the day of the game via stubhub and had a blast

I prefer Fenway South, but both stadiums are great

Thank you. Going to to the game so will check it out. Staying in Ft Myers right on the river I believe. Will be renting a car and hopefully checking out Naples but we'll see. See if some manatees are around as well at the park but that's all I got so far.

 

[jaydogsmooth1]

Thank you. Going to to the game so will check it out. Staying in Ft Myers right on the river I believe. Will be renting a car and hopefully checking out Naples but we'll see. See if some manatees are around as well at the park but that's all I got so far.

FM has a good downtown as well
The beach area still is pretty beat up from the hurricane (s)
Used to like going to the Pink Shell, a staple there
Sanibel is worth the trip to see, have to imagine they've been cleaning that up quicker due to tourist dollars $$ being lost

 

[Zak57]

FM has a good downtown as well
The beach area still is pretty beat up from the hurricane (s)
Used to like going to the Pink Shell, a staple there
Sanibel is worth the trip to see, have to imagine they've been cleaning that up quicker due to tourist dollars $$ being lost

I have a rooftop pool at the hotel. I should be fine lol.

 

[Tango Two]

Mets ace gives injury update: ‘Not worried at all’

The Mets starter missed nearly all of last season with injuries.

www.nj.com

 

[SkiBoy]

Thank you. Going to to the game so will check it out. Staying in Ft Myers right on the river I believe. Will be renting a car and hopefully checking out Naples but we'll see. See if some manatees are around as well at the park but that's all I got so far.

When I have guests visit or for special occasions I take them to 5th or 3rd. I do find 5th to be over priced with many average restaurants not worth the cost. Can’t go wrong with Del Mar except for the check. I also really enjoy Chops for a good steak however the bill is outrageous as well. Wherever you go highly recommend reservations at this time of year and the sooner the better.
Also about a month ago ate at Miramare in Venetian Bay. The best Italian restaurant I’ve eaten at in Naples as there are a lot of average Italian food. Miramare is also on the water so sitting outside it’s really nice.

 

[MadRU]

Drew Smith will be coming back on a one year contract

 

[e5fdny]

When I have guests visit or for special occasions I take them to 5th or 3rd. I do find 5th to be over priced with many average restaurants not worth the cost. Can’t go wrong with Del Mar except for the check. I also really enjoy Chops for a good steak however the bill is outrageous as well. Wherever you go highly recommend reservations at this time of year and the sooner the better.
Also about a month ago ate at Miramare in Venetian Bay. The best Italian restaurant I’ve eaten at in Naples as there are a lot of average Italian food. Miramare is also on the water so sitting outside it’s really nice.

I like Ridgway on 3rd.

 

[Zak57]

Drew Smith will be coming back on a one year contract

He's presumably out for most of this year, if not all, with his 2nd TJ surgery. That's why they added the club option for 2026.

 

[SkiBoy]

I like Ridgway on 3rd.

I do as well. When I go to 3rd I tend to eat at Tommy Bahamas as I love their Cocunut Shrimp, Steak Tacos and Pina Colada Cake. Ridgway Grill is great and uses the nearby Tony’s Bakery for bread and desserts. I also sometimes stop at Badass Coffee to bring home my fix.

 

[FrankZ]

I’ll assume the Smith 2025 cost is peanuts

 

[MadRU]

He's presumably out for most of this year, if not all, with his 2nd TJ surgery. That's why they added the club option for 2026.

Longest tenured Met now. Acquired in 2017 for Lucas Duda

 

[Tango Two]

Expectations At All-Time High As Mets Report To Spring Training | 710 WOR

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710wor.iheart.com

 

[Zak57]

I’ll assume the Smith 2025 cost is peanuts

1 million. $2 million club option.

 

[Doctor Worm]

Longest tenured Met now. Acquired in 2017 for Lucas Duda

Brandon Nimmo is the longest tenured Met, having made his Met debut in 2016.

 

[RAHWAYBOB]

In really big news!

Ex-Met Daniel Vogelbach joins Pirates as special hitting assistant in MLB surprise

He follows new Pirates hitting coach Matt Hague, who was an assistant hitting coach with Toronto last season.

nypost.com

 

[MadRU]

Brandon Nimmo is the longest tenured Met, having made his Met debut in 2016.

Thought it sounded weird when I saw it on social media.

 

[MulletCork]

Thought it sounded weird when I saw it on social media.

I believe it’s longest tenured pitcher I read, ahead of Diaz.

 

[yesrutgers01]

I was just thinking about our team we put on the field with comments

Lindor - elite defense legit 30/30 MVP type player
Soto - elite hitter MVP type player
Nimmo- elite on base guy with 20+ HR pop
Alonso - elite power/RBI 40/115
Vientos - 30+ HR guy
Marte/Winker- combined .270 20 HR clutch
Alvarez- possibility of 25+ HR and funny to say- elite behind the plate
McNeil- should be .290 with 30 doubles 10-15 HR
Siri- misses the ball more than he hits it but for 70% of years we have been around, he would have been our 4 or 5 hitter with 20-25HR - elite in the field.

That is really a hell of a batting order

 

[Zak57]

Pivetta to Padres. 4 years $55 million. Opt outs after 2 and 3.

Could be a sign of a Cease trade.