Month: February 2016

Collins Says Juan Lagares Is In “Unbelievable Shape”

While his role has yet to be defined for the 2016 season, Juan Lagares has already made quite the impression on Terry Collins who was incredibly impressed with how good Lagares looked after he reported to spring training on Thursday. “Did you see him? Oh my God. Unbelievable shape,” the Mets manager told reporters. “Tremendous shape.” According to Collins, Lagares is...

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Bobby Parnell Agrees To Minor League Deal With Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have signed former Mets closer Bobby Parnell to a minor league contract with an invite to major league spring training. Parnell, 31, appeared in 30 games for the Mets last season, posting a 6.38 ERA in 24.0 innings. Once boasting a 100+ MPH fastball and a wicked knuckle curve, Parnell parlayed his repertoire to deliver an outstanding season in 2013. He posted a 2.11 ERA, 0.990...

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Syndergaard: “I Try To Be As Intimidating As Possible”

While talking to reporters today at Tradition Field, Mets young ace Noah Syndergaard had this to say about how he feels when he’s on the hill: ” I try to be as intimidating as possible. I try to use that as a weapon of mine. I feel like I’m on top of the world when I’m on the mound.” Syndergaard set the tone for Game 3 of the World Series at Citi Field when he...

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Mets Will Hold Back Young Starters When Spring Training Games Begin

The New York Mets are set to begin Grapefruit League games beginning on March 3. However according to general manager Sandy Alderson, the team will take things slow with Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard and Steven Matz. The team will give their young starters the first 4-5 spring training games off in an effort to give them some extra rest after a long 2015 season followed by a...

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Terry Collins Wants Mets To Have Swagger Coming Into 2016

Terry Collins held his first press conference of the season today in Port St. Lucie as the Mets prepare for their first workout of the season tomorrow for the pitchers and catchers. The tagline line from the press conference will be this quote, “I want that swagger!” He went on to say he wants the Mets to start the season with confidence because “we’re good.” Here...

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