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Mets Morning Report: An Opening Day Starter Is Crowned

Good Morning everyone. The New York Mets officially named their opening day starter on Thursday as Noah Syndergaard gets the nod. The 24-year-old flame thrower spoke with the media on what an accomplishment it is to be given such a task. “It’s just a huge honor. It’s something I’ve been working for ever since I’ve been with the Mets, to be the Opening Day starter at one point,”...

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Visualizing Noah Syndergaard’s Fastball

Late last season, Noah Syndergaard told the world he wanted to throw harder in 2017. I think most of us took it as a form of bravado, maybe a little machismo, mixed with some tongue in cheek humor. As it turns out, Noah was dead serious, and he’s put on 17 pounds of muscle to help him on his way to adding a tick to his already ridiculous 98 mph fastball. You’ve seen a lot of analysis...

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Mets Morning Report: Mets Receive First Scare Of Spring

Good Morning everyone. The Mets received their first minor scare of spring training on Tuesday as Zack Wheeler experienced tenderness in his elbow following a throwing session. Pitching coach, Dan Warthen spoke to the media, advising that the team will be taking baby steps with it’s pitcher. “We’re not going to push it because we want to see this kid healthy and once we get healthy, we...

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Mets Morning Report: David Wright’s Murky Path To Opening Day

Good Morning everyone. David Wright of the New York Mets spoke with the media in length on Tuesday regarding the recovery from his most recent significant injury and the course he is taking to get back on the diamond. The 34-year-old captain of the team advised the media that Opening Day is his ultimate goal but knows he must temper expectations. ““For me, it’s about putting in the work...

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Moving From Denial To Acceptance Of Jay Bruce As A Met

If you went into hibernation this winter and set your alarm for the day that pitchers and catchers arrive, you’d probably be surprised to see that Jay Bruce is penciled in to be the Mets everyday right fielder. Or that he’s even still on the team at all. Most Mets fans clamored all winter for the front office to trade Bruce, and were left disappointed with the news that he would be kept and...

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