Daily Archives: February 23, 2010
It was a busy morning once again at Tradition Field, as more position players arrived at camp, and workouts continued on the back fields. Here is a quick rundown of the morning’s events:
- Jason Bay arrived and held court with reporters, and according to SNY producer Matt Dunn, he’s comfortable with the transition from Boston to New York, and Kevin Burkhardt from SNY says the first thing he did on the field today was sign autographs for fans.
- According to Steve Popper of the Bergen Record, Luis Castillo has arrived, and feels he has something to prove, again.
- Both Jon Niese and Jenrry Mejia threw live batting practice for the first time this Spring.
- Jose Reyes did some running inside Tradition Field today, according to David Lennon of Newsday.
- Finally, Kelvim Escobar is taking things slow, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post.
…you can go to BA now and submit your questions…
Adam Rubin of the Daily News says the Mets are interested in Ron Mahay and Joe Beimel, and not Will Ohman, as he has already signed with the Orioles.
…i’m really not a fan of this idea, and i’m hoping, if he does end up batting third to start the season, it’s a temporary thing…
Frank Catalanatto is in the house, see here.
… i need to thank him for helping me win a fantasy baseball title…
The position players, like Luis Castillo, Jeff Francoeur and Angel Pagan, keep shaking hands with Ike Davis, introducing themselves on field before stretching.
He seems quite popular, and they clearly know who he is.
Jenrry Mejia is working out as a reliever, throwing live same live batting practice session as other relievers, rotating in two and three times, only throwing 15- to 20-pitches at a time.
He has a strong arm, no question. There is a good amount of difference between his fastball and off-speed pitch. He’s a bit wild, though, which is what the scouting reports always say. But, he looks to have serious talent.
According to SNY producer Matt Dunn, Jason Bay talked to reporters today at Tradition Field and said:
“It’s always a little bit different. I was traded four times now, and free agency. I’ve walked into new clubhouse before. Actually, this isn’t new to me. I spent a few lovely months here with the St. Lucie Mets. I still don’t remember anything. It was so long ago. I walked in and had to ask everybody out front where I was supposed to go. Like anything, it’s a little different. But once you put the uniform on, the baseball portion in a day or two is normal again.”
Asked about being prepared for New York, coming from Boston, Bay said:
“I think it’s huge. I think if I would have come straight from Pittsburgh, like I came from Pittsburgh to Boston, there was a little bit of not a grace period, but understanding of getting used to how everything works. Now I feel like I’m comfortable. That’s one less unknown going on.”
Asked about the health issues that were raised about him this winter, Bay said:
“There are some differing opinions once again. I think the proof is in the pudding. You just go out there and play. Those are the things that everybody says you set goals for yourself. I don’t set numerical goals, but every year I set out to play in as many games as I can, because I feel if I do that the numbers will be there.”
For the complete list of questions and answers, be sure to check out the Daily News here.
Jon Niese is looking good throwing live batting practice.
I asked if he’s ‘free & easy,’ he said, ‘Yes, and down the road I go.’
I don’t know what that means, either.
By the way, this is not Matt Holliday.
Four Mets farmhands cracked BA’s Top 100 this year: Jenrry Mejia at No. 56, Ike Davis at No. 62, Fernando Martinez at No. 77 and Wilmer Flores at No. 88.
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