Adam Rubin writes that the Mets have not yet received their shipment of the new protective caps designed to protect pitchers on the mound. Rubin shares that while pitchers on Tuesday expressed a willingness to try them during a spring-training bullpen session once the caps arrives, no one indicated that they would actually wear it during the season. “Let’s be honest, I go by...
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February 17 Ruben Tejada reported early on Sunday and manager Terry Collins was impressed today by how he looked, saying: “You can tell he’s really worked hard and trimmed down. I asked him how much faster he was. He said, ‘I’ll show you.’ And I said, ‘OK, good.’ He’ll have the chance.’’ February 16 One of the New York Mets on the hot seat is shortstop Ruben Tejada, who got into manager Terry...
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Terry Collins told reporters today that if pitching prospect Jenrry Mejia doesn’t win the fifth spot in the Mets rotation, he will be considered for the Opening Day bullpen. Mejia will be competing with the likes of John Lannan and Daisuke Matsuzaka for the final rotation spot. Recent reports have indicated that the Mets would like a veteran to round out the rotation. Mejia, 24, has a...
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The Boston Globe staff put to together their annual ranking of Major League Baseball’s managers from best-to-worst. Mets manager Terry Collins clocked in at number 13, higher than any other manager in the NL East and fifth in the National League overall. The Globe’s staff has the following to say on Collins: “Extremely underrated, according to our panel. Collins hasn’t had much...
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Mets COO Jeff Wilpon sat down with MLB.com, touching on a wide variety of topics regarding the team and their future. When asked about the current state of the Mets, Wilpon appeared positive and said the team is invested in Sandy Alderson’s plan. “I think we’re in a better state than we’ve been, and we’re ready to move forward with the plan that [general manager]...
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