By now, you all have read that Jose Reyes & Josh Thole shared their views of David Wright and the New York Mets as a franchise. You know, it’s funny to me. With Reyes, you have a guy who had his career built here in New York – a guy who took a big contract with a BAD team, talking about how he just wants to win? And he feels bad for Wright in his current situation? Let me break this down for...
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Former Mets shortstop Jose Reyes said he feels sorry for his former teammate David Wright writes Anthony Rieber of Newsday. “After a little while, you just want to win,” Reyes said. “It’s not about the money, because we are already set. We’ve got a contract and it’s now about winning. We’re not getting any younger, you know? What is he, 31? I’m 31....
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The roster is about to get as back to normal as it can. Adam Rubin of ESPN has reported that Juan Lagares took like batting practice on Monday in Port St. Lucie. His last appearance was back on June 1st. Lagares has been nursing a strain on his right side and hopes to be back in the lineup soon. John Lannan who has been away from the team for some time threw today in Port St. Lucie, with...
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The San Diego Padres announced that Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn has died at age 54 following a battle with salivary gland cancer. Gwynn amassed 3,141 hits in his brilliant career and his .338 career batting average is the highest since Ted Williams retired from the Boston Red Sox in 1960 with a .344 average. Gwynn won a record eight National League batting titles while hitting .300 or better for 19...
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The question of whether the Mets need to bring in the walls at Citi Field is back on the menu again after a season-ticket holder raised the issue with Sandy Alderson during a Q&A session held on Friday. “Changing the ballpark is not a panacea for not hitting with men in scoring position,” Alderson said. “So when I suggest we look at the dimensions of the ballpark, that...
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