Recapping Yesterday:
The Mets played their second road Spring Training game of the season yesterday and it went as well as you would expect it to with a minor league pitching staff going up against a major league roster. The Mets lost in a high scoring game 14-9, a boon to all of the hitters that traveled with the Mets.
It was also the first time the Mets got an extended taste of the new spring training rules for pitchers. After a pitcher throws 20 pitches, if they haven’t recorded 3 outs they can be removed from the game. A pitcher who has been removed from the game can go back in the game later. Since these games don’t mean anything in the standings – this is great. I’m all for player health in spring.
Anyway, just a few notes from yesterday. New Met Pillar had a good day at the plate going 2-2 with a triple and a double. J.D. Davis went 2-3. Mets top prospect, Brett Baty got an AB as a pinch hitter late int he game and he smacked a double and plated two runs.
What We are Looking For Today:
David Peterson will make his spring debut today! A couple of weeks ago, Peterson was a lock for the rotation (at least until Syndgergaard returns from injury). With the Walker signing, David Peterson is competing for the last spot in the rotation. Peterson is coming off of a strong rookie season where he pitched 49.2 innings over 10 games/9 starts with a 3.44 ERA, 4.52 FIP, 1.208 WHIP and a 123 ERA+.
Then we get a look at the Mets bullpen! Jeurys Familia, Dellin Betances and Travor May are all scheduled to pitch. How Familia and Betances bounce back will determine how good the Mets bullpen in. If they take a step towards their stronger seasons, then the Mets will have a deep, deep pen. May was an early signing by the Mets this year and added punch to the bullpen. He’s also quickly became a fan favorite (and a personal favorite), citing a local sandwich as a deal sealer.
Let’s Go Mets!
