Good morning everyone. Spring training was in full force on Monday with pitchers and catchers beginning to get work in as they prepare themselves for the 2017 season. One of the most interesting bits coming out of Terry Collins’ first presser of the year was that we will be seeing an open competition for the fifth spot in the rotation. Collins spoke to the media, advising that Zack Wheeler...
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Good morning everyone. The New York Mets are back as they officially opened up camp at their Spring Training Complex at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie, Florida. So far it appears the players are showing up all sharing one mindset, and that is to get back to the World Series. Perhaps that attitude starts at the top. On Sunday, general manager Sandy Alderson told the New York Post’s Steve...
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I kick off the symbolic start of the baseball season with my “Pitchers & Catchers” show. Spring is in the air at Port St. Lucie where Noah Syndergaard, Matt Harvey and Robert Gsellman all reported to camp and joined their other teammates who had reported earlier. Both Harvey and Syndergaard were all smiles and each of them looked to be in great physical shape. Former Mets...
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For the second time in his short career, Matt Harvey will be returning to the mound after being shelved due to a need for serious surgery. First it was Tommy John surgery in 2013 and now most recently for thoracic outlet syndrome. His ability to recover yet again and dominate on the diamond this upcoming season could make or break his career. The 2016 season was not kind to Harvey as he pitched...
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After a stellar breakout campaign in 2015, the sky seemed the limit for Michael Conforto’s talents. This past season though saw a regression in his play, leading to a few stints back at Las Vegas. “I definitely took a step back and re-evaluated a little bit,” Conforto said. “It was a combination of things. There was a little of some expectations, trying to do too much up there. I think I...
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