Good morning, Mets fans! The big day is finally here — April Fool’s day.
Just kidding! We have finally made it to opening day — and if you are a Mets fan, you have to feel good about what occurred during the 11 o’clock hour last night.
That good feeling would come from what began as a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday evening. Regardless, the Mets were able to lock up their superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor to a long-term deal for 10 years, $341 million. MLB insider Jon Heyman was first on the agreement and MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo had the details.
With the extension set to kick in after the 2021 season, this means the Mets will have Lindor for the next 11 years in Queens.
Now, we have real baseball games to watch, so let’s check out what went on around the league on Wednesday!
Latest Mets News
Jacob deGrom will make his third straight start on opening day as the Amazins’ take on the Washington Nationals on ESPN at 7:10 pm EST. down in D.C.
As Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported, the Lindor deal has no opt outs, a no-trade clause for 15 teams, a $21 million signing bonus and $50 million total deferred ($5 million each year from 2032-2041).
According to Jacob Resnick of SNY, the Mets will send 22 players to their alternate site in Brooklyn to start the regular season.
Mets acting general manager Zack Scott spoke with Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News about his transition to the big chair and his thoughts on the poor actions of longtime friend Jared Porter.
The Real Mets Legends launched their debut episode of their new podcast hosted by MMO’s Rob Piersall and Mikey Rosen.
Latest MLB News
Toronto Blue Jays center fielder and prized free agent acquisition George Springer will start the season on the injured list with an oblique strain, per manager Charlie Montoyo.
The St. Louis Cardinals have reached the 85% threshold of vaccinated team members and will be eligible for MLB’s loosened protocols, per manager Mike Shildt.
Los Angeles Dodgers centerfielder Mookie Betts will enter the season having the league’s most popular selling player jersey, per the MLBPA.
According to Rob Arthur, this year’s spring training saw the highest home run rate per batted ball since 2006.
Latest NL East News
The Washington Nationals will be without at least four players due to contact tracing after a positive Covid test on Wednesday. As MLB Insider Jon Heyman reported, probable starter Max Scherzer was not one of those who were affected as he is still set to take the mound tonight against the Mets.
Following this news, the Nationals called up catcher Tres Barrera, per Heyman.
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MMO Digital
We have a pair of episodes of Locked On Mets for you today, as host Ryan Finkelstein recorded a rapid reaction late last night to the news that Francisco Lindor had signed a 10-year, $341 million extension with the New York Mets.
Along with this rapid reaction show, Ryan was also joined by our own Brian Wright for an Opening Day special!
Ryan and Brian talk about some of the more memorable Opening Day games in Mets history and also express excitement for what lies ahead, as we are about to see the beginning of what should be a thrilling 2021 campaign. Listen to both episodes here.
On This Day in Mets History
Birthdays: Daniel Murphy (36), Rusty Staub (77), Willie Montanez (73)
Let’s go Mets!
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