I’ve gotta tell you I am pretty freaking stoked at how this trade deadline ended up for our beloved New York Mets. Essentially we’ve picked up Yoenis Cespedes, Juan Uribe, Kelly Johnson and Tyler Clippard for a bunch of mid to high level pitching prospects. That’s a pretty impressive haul if you ask me. Yeah, we definitely overpaid for Cespedes, but as I said in the previous...
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The New York Mets today announced that the club has acquired All-Star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor league righthanded pitchers Luis Cessa and Michael Fulmer. Cespedes will wear #52 and Carlos Torres will switch to #72. Born in Campechuela, Granma, Cuba, Cespedes will become the 11th Cuban-born player to play for the Mets. The others are Rey Ordonez,...
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The Mets have officially announced that they have acquired Yoenis Cespedes from the Detroit Tigers for minor league pitching prospects Michael Fulmer and Luis Cessa. This is been confirmed by multiple sources but has yet to be announced by the team. However, Sandy Alderson will be holding a press conference at Citi Field within the hour. I’ve always believed that Cespedes would be more...
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He’s Baaa-aaack… Travis d’Arnaud is back in the Mets lineup and batting fifth tonight against the Washington Nationals. Can I get a… Hell Yeah! * * * * * * * * * * Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud is now in New York and with the team. He will be activated from the disabled list before Friday’s game with the Washington Nationals. To make room for d’Arnaud the...
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After a pair of losses to the San Diego Padres, the New York Mets will try to regroup as the host the Washington Nationals for a crucial three game series at Citi Field. Matt Harvey (9-7, 3.16 ) opposes left-hander Gio Gonzalez (8-4, 3.83) in Friday night’s 7:10 PM series opener. Washington is 33-9 at Citi Field since 2011, but tonight is the dawn of a new era. Book it Dano… Mets...
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