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Yoenis Cespedes Looks to Set an Example in 2017

Entering this offseason, the most daunting task for the Mets was re-signing their own star, Yoenis Cespedes. As we now know, Cespedes went on to sign a four-year $110 million deal to stay in New York. Kevin Kernan of the NY Post spoke with Yo this past week to discuss his outlook on the upcoming season. “Signing early has allowed me to do everything I wanted to do and train to get ready for the...

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Who Will Be a Casualty of the Mets’ Recent Signings?

The New York Mets bolstered their bullpen on Friday by re-signing both Jerry Blevins and Fernando Salas. The two signings though also create two spots that will need to be freed up on the 40-man roster. Who will be the casualties of these moves? Rafael Montero: Once a prized prospect of the organization, he has had quite the fall from grace over the last few years. Montero has not had much...

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Asdrubal Cabrera is Feeling “Great” As He Prepares for 2017

One of the more surprising bright spots of the 2016 season was Mets shortstop, Asdrubal Cabrera. Although injuries plagued him throughout the season, Cabrera delivered in many key spots for the Metropolitans this past season. Cabrera, 31, was plagued with a balky left knee as he suffered from a strained patellar tendon that cost him some playing time down the stretch of the grueling 162-game...

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Good Fundies Episode 31: Brian on the Street

Brian tired himself out after venting his continuing frustration at the lack of activity by the Mets front office, Matt Harvey declining to unblock him on Twitter despite extreme awareness, declaring we are all currently living in the darkest timeline, and from sending Roger to the therapist’s office to admit he’s frustrated at the Mets as well. (Yes, Jay Bruce was involved.)...

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Mets Hope Sherlock Can Solve the Mystery of d’Arnaud’s Struggles

It is no secret that the 2017 season will be a make or break year for Mets catcher, Travis d’Arnaud. With the help of newly hired catching guru and third-base coach, Glenn Sherlock, the team hopes to solve the mysteries that have plagued d’Arnaud in his young career. According to Kevin Kernan of the NY Post, the 27-year-old catcher spent his offseason working on his craft. Travis is...

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