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Talkin’ Mets: Matt Ehalt on Walker, Cespedes and Bruce vs. Granderson

Today I am joined by Matt Ehalt of the The Record to discuss the latest hot stove news with the New York Mets. Hear us talk about why letting Bartolo Colon go was the right thing to do, the Yoenis Cespedes market and whether Neil Walker will accept the Qualifying Offer. We also talk about the Mets lack of right-handed components in the lineup and how this isn’t an easy fix. Jay Bruce or Curtis...

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2016 Mets Report Card: Steven Matz, SP

STEVEN MATZ, LHP Player Data: Age: 25, Bats: Right, Throws: Left, Free Agency: 2022 2016 Primary Stats: 9-8, 3.40 ERA, 22 GS, 132.1 IP, 129 K, 31 BB, 1.209 WHIP 2016 Player Review: An eligible rookie heading into the 2016 season, Steven Matz got off to a horrid start to say the least. His first start of the season lasted only 1.2 innings and he allowed seven earned runs on six hits. One scout...

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2016 Mets Report Cards: Lucas Duda, 1B

LUCAS DUDA, 1B Player Data: Age: 31, Bats: Left, Throws: Right, Free Agency: 2018 2016 Primary Stats: .229/.302/.412, 7 HR, 23 RBI, 20 R, 172 PA 2016 Review: For Lucas Duda, there isn’t much to review of his 2016 season, having only played 47 games due to a lower back injury that plagued him. During the sparse amount of games that he played, he was underwhelming and certainly not the Duda...

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Mets Showing Interest in Lefty Reliever Boone Logan

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the New York Mets are said to be showing interest in free agent reliever, Boone Logan. With Jerry Blevins possibly on his way out via free agency, Logan would be a good fall-back option for the Metropolitans. The former Colorado Rockies pitcher was one of the better left-handed relievers in the game this past season. Against lefties in 2016,  he...

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The Phillies are a Possible Match for Jay Bruce

The Philadelphia Phillies have been in rebuild mode over the last few seasons and as their young group of players begin to blossom, they are now looking to make some additions to complement their youth. With the Phillies possibly ready to open those purse strings and go after some big names in free agency, it has been pointed out that they may have some interest in the 2016 Silver Slugger Award...

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