New York Mets third baseman David Wright has amped up his activities over the past week to try to ready himself for opening day. While doing so he has encountered some stiffness, but not where we believe he would. “Not in his back — but his legs are stiff, which we totally expect,” Manager, Terry Collins said. “The other day he scored from first base on that double. I don’t think he’d run...
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Jacob deGrom delivered a solid performance on Monday against the Miami Marlins as he continues to extend deeper into games with just 12 days left to Spring Training. In four frames, all scoreless, he tossed 51 pitches and allowed four hits while striking out five. All of the talk during and after the game though was on the dip in velocity in his fastball. DeGrom, used mainly breaking balls and...
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RHP Erik Goeddel and LHP Josh Edgin will both see some action on Sunday and pitch in a minor league game, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York. Goeddel has been dealing with a lat strain and last week, manager Terry Collins said he’s unsure if he will be able to start the season on time with the Mets. Goeddel posted a 2.43 ERA in 35 appearances during his 2015 rookie season. As for...
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New York Mets third baseman, David Wright made his Grapefruit League debut on Friday during the Mets 12-7 loss to the Washington Nationals. going 2-for-3 with two singles and a run scored. Wright spoke with reporters after the game and told reporters it felt good to get back on the field and play in a real game with his team. “Three at-bats, got a play at third, ran the bases,”...
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On the day that outfielder Yoenis Cespedes returned to the Mets lineup after missing time with a sore hip, he left today’s game against the Miami Marlins after he was hit by a pitch. Cespedes was hit on the inside of his right hand near his wrist by a pitch from right-hander Edwin Jackson. He began to trot to first base and then was pulled by manager Terry Collins. It doesn’t seem to...
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