Roger Cormier

"It was going to be just us but we thought we'd invite the guys too." Well done, SNL.

As for more minor nuisances that gained criticism toward Nimmo, he did agree those were possibly problems. For example, as part of the program that has allowed him to play so many games the past four years, Nimmo hardly ever takes batting practice at home, feeling it is detrimental to warm up for that (the home team always hits first), then cool down and then heat up again for the game. So Nimmo often waits to close to the game, gets into uniform, warms up and goes to play, and that apartness from the club disturbed some. “I do think that that part of things had a little bit to do with [the trade],” Nimmo said. Additionally, Nimmo tended to always make sure his voice was heard at meetings and could go on for a while, and it was felt at times that it was all too much. To which, Nimmo said, “I did talk a lot at meetings. Maybe that was part of it, too. I heard that.” It is all petty in the big picture, but in the claustrophobic everyday-ness of nine months living together, small things tend to fester and grow, especially when a team is losing and there is a vacuum in leadership.

A new reason why the Mets traded Brandon Nimmo has emerged. Apparently, Nimmo couldn't STFU sometimes.

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When I realize I can't literally eat the tickets

Nationals 3, Mets 2. Mark Vientos and Nick Morabito each had an RBI double. Tobias Myers threw 34 of his 46 pitches for strikes. Mets finish February 4-3-1.

The Port St. Lucie crowd is chanting "Big Red Dog" for Ryan Clifford.

Whoops. I feel bad (not as bad as the catcher.)

SNY's graphic department wasn't prepared for the Lovelady-Bae matchup :(

I'm not going to get worked up about Devin Williams giving up a home run before the calendar turns to March. That said, beyond Williams, Luke Weaver and Brooks Raley, the Mets don't have a whole lot of bullpen depth, especially in high-leverage situations. I anticipate a ton of churn in the back end of their bullpen this season until Carlos Mendoza can find relievers he trusts. Right now, it's a weakness. They need internal options, whether they're RP or SP not in the rotation, to step up.

Jeff Passan said the Mets bullpen is a weakness this year.

Richard "Dicky" Lovelady, new Nationals pitcher

Old chum Dicky!

The exit velocities on Mark Vientos' three batted balls today:

104.7 mph (GIDP)
105.2 mph (fly out to CF)
102.9 mph (Double)

The baseball went up the catcher's mask

That's unfortunate.

Ron Darling said it's in the second marriage bylaws that you don't have to go to Disneyland anymore.

Nope. Gameday lied to me again.

2025 1st round pick Mitch Voit leading off for the Mets in the 7th 👀

That's wild

Nick Morabito's walk-up music is "I Walk the Line" by Johnny Cash. 75 grade choice.

Chelsea Janes' Juan Soto story from his rookie year was pretty funny. Soto told the media he said to the umpire he was wrong so he can do better next time.

The Royals have agreed to a deal with Starling Marte, per Mark Feinsand. The deal is pending physical.

Kimbrell on the score bug, Kimbrel on the chyron

SNY going with two different spellings of Kimbrel. Guess they figure one of them has to be right!

Craig Kimbrel: New York Met

Sure why not?

Jake Irvin continues to be on his domination against the Mets bullshit

Brett Baty smiling at first base

I didn't screw it up! I almost did! But I didn't!

Nationals 2B Seaver King

Should be a Met tbh

Poor Ramon De Jesus is realizing in real time his low strike calls are actually balls. Three successful challenges on those in two innings so far.

Today in The Mets Newsletter: ($)

- Freddy Peralta was acemaxxing, if you will
- Devin Williams' cutter is definitely a work in progress
- The competition for right field is getting intense
- Cardinals radio got mad at Juan Soto

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The Royals are talking to Starling Marte about a possible deal, per Jon Heyman

Today's Mets lineup vs. WSH:

Marcus Semien 2B
Juan Soto LF
Bo Bichette 3B
Brett Baty 1B
Francisco Alvarez C
Mark Vientos DH
Mike Tauchman RF
Tyrone Taylor CF
Ronny Mauricio SS

Tobias Myers RHP