PORT ST. LUCIE — Jon Niese barely survived last year's intrasquad scrimmage, but that wasn't a problem on Tuesday.
The Mets lefty fired two shutout innings at Tradition Field on Tuesday and later marveled at what a difference a year makes. In 2014, Niese underwent two MRI exams on his left arm in spring training.
"My intrasquad last year, I don't think I threw over 80 mph," Niese said. "My shoulder and elbow felt great and my body feels good."
The game lasted eight innings and ended in a scoreless tie. Zack Wheeler went 1²/₃ innings as the starting pitcher for the "Blue" team. Left-hander Sean Gilmartin struck out four batters in two innings and Rafael Montero also was sharp with two scoreless innings.
But for manager Terry Collins, the best sign was seeing a healthy Niese this early in the spring.
"His arm angle is much better, more velocity with his arm speed," Collins said. "He spent all winter making sure he was healthy because he doesn't want to go through those shoulder issues, and it has really paid off."
Former player Billy Bean made an appearance at camp in his new role as MLB's ambassador for inclusion. Bean, who is gay, said his early retirement from the game was tied to never feeling fully accepted by teammates.
Bean is touring various camps this spring and wore a Mets uniform on Tuesday, participating in workouts.
"I disagree with his lifestyle," Daniel Murphy told NJ.com. "I do disagree with the fact he is homosexual. That doesn't mean I can't still invest in him and get to know him. I don't think the fact someone is homosexual should completely shut the door on investing in them in a relational aspect.
"Maybe as a Christian … we haven't been articulate enough in describing what our actual stance is on homosexuality. We love the people. We disagree with the lifestyle."
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