Notes from Rainy Port St. Lucie: 2/14

The weather in Port St. Lucie has caused the outdoor workouts to be moved indoors.  This post will be updated as new pieces of information come in (newest at the top)…

• Click here to read Adam Rubin’s piece on Mets prospect Wilmer Flores, who states he’s open to playing any position.

• Per SNY, their Mets coverage will be significantly expanded for the 2013 season.  There are two new shows being added: Mets First Pitch and Mets Insider.  Mets First Pitch will serve as a precursor to the Mets pregame show.  Mets Insider will cover an array of topics, including the draft, prospects, “Where are they Now” pieces, and episodes revolving around the upcoming All-Star Game at Citi Field.  To read the press release from SNY, click here.

• Today at 3, Mike Piazza will be a guest of Mike Francesa on WFAN.  To listen live, click here.

• Sorry the song is about to get stuck in your head, but Justin Turner told Adam Rubin he’s likely changing his walk-up song this year.  As most are aware, his song was “Call Me Maybe” last year.

• Adam Rubin of ESPN will be having his weekly chat with fans this afternoon at 2.  Head here to submit questions and/or follow the chat.

• With today being Valentine’s Day, here’s the story of Mets pitcher Collin McHugh and his wife Ashley, which McHugh recently sent out on Twitter.

Sep 27, 2012; Flushing, NY,USA; New York Mets third baseman

(5) is congratulated by second baseman

(28) and shortstop

(11) after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-US PREWIRE

• Tonight at 7, Shaun Marcum will be a guest of Kevin Burkhardt on Mets Hot Stove on SNY.

• Here’s a shot of the team working out under cover.

• Here’s a picture from Jay Horwitz of gloomy Tradition Field.

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