Month: June 2014

Is Towel Waving Our “Thing”?

We are all baseball fans so there is no need to talk about how long the season is.  There are so many little things that happen throughout the course of the season that can change the complexion of the entire thing good or bad.  They could be created by the manager, the players, or even the fans that could energize and entire organization propelling them to greatness (or almost greatness)....

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The Captain Is Leading The Mets Latest Surge

Update – June 23  David Wright has hit safely in his last seven games batting .444 (12-for-27) with two home runs, six RBIs and four multi-hit games in the span. Adam Rubin of ESPN NY writes that Wright hit 11 line drives (netting 10 hits and a sacrifice fly) and he had only nine swings and misses (three in the four games against the Marlins). In Sunday’s final against the Marlins,...

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ESPN NY: Chris Young Could Be Cut When Lagares Returns

Adam Rubin of ESPN NY writes that Juan Lagares’ rehab tour has shifted to Double-A Binghamton, and the Mets are eyeing Thursday for the center fielder’s activation from the disabled list. Rubin adds that a team insider acknowledged Chris Young’s “days are numbered” with the organization, which is prepared to eat the remainder of this year’s $7.25 million...

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Recker or Teagarden?

With the return of Travis d’Arnaud to the Mets so close we can smell it, which one of Anthony Recker or Taylor Teagarden is sent packing back to Triple-A? Kristie Ackert of the Daily News, examines the move the Mets are going to have to make very soon.  All signs point to Recker being the odd man out when the move is made. Terry Collins stated that he thinks that Teagarden is a good...

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Mid-Season Review: Binghamton Mets

Record: 43-32 Top Performers / Top Prospects Kevin Plawecki, C: The biggest name on the B-Mets roster in the first half was definitely Kevin Plawecki, and deservedly so. The 23 year-old is having a monster season, batting .329/.376/.491 with six home runs and 18 doubles. He is second on the team in total bases and hits, continuing to prove his legitimacy at the plate. Plawecki is charging up the...

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