Author: Joe D

Nimmo Left Game With “Pinched” Right Knee

Mets outfield prospect Brandon Nimmo was injured Wednesday evening in Portland during the B-Mets vs. SeaDogs game. Nimmo, a first round pick in 2011, was injured during an awkward slide into second base legging out a double and had to be helped off the field. It looked like a serious leg injury and Nimmo was in agonizing pain. But after the game Mets assistant general manager John Ricco called...

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Rafael Montero Headed To NYC For MRI On Shoulder

Assistant GM John Ricco told reporters in Miami that Rafael Montero is being sent to New York to have an MRI on his right shoulder. Montero complained of tightness in the back of his right shoulder. Ricco says it’s precautionary. Montero took a scoreless effort into the sixth last night against the Marlins, but ultimately was charged with three runs in 5 2/3 innings. He was optioned to Las...

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MMO Fan Spotlight: The Artist Currently Know As GrafixJoker

Every now and then I cross paths with fans who go above and beyond showing off their Mets fandom in such very unique and amazing ways. I wanted to introduce you to diehard Met fan and talented artist Joe Maracic who goes by @GrafixJoker on Twitter. The graphic above is that of Bartolo Colon of course, which was just sent to me hot off the press. Here’s Joe’s caricature of the Gotham...

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Wally Backman Raves About His Middle Infielders Reynolds and Herrera

Triple-A manager Wally Backman has his team battling for the division again with the Las Vegas 51s one game out of first with a 12-8 record. Leading the offense for Backman are shortstop Matt Reynolds who leads the team with 21 RBI already this season. While his middle infield mate, second baseman Dilson Herrera is also raking with a team leading .375 average. Backman recently answered a few...

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With Conforto Crushing It In FSL, Promotion To Double-A Now Looming

Mets prospect Michael Conforto continues to demolish Florida State League pitching, so much so that Marc Carig of Newsday says the 2014 first rounder has put himself in line for a promotion about a month ahead of schedule. Conforto, 22, has been raking for Advanced-A St. Lucie and is wielding a .348/.439/.652 slash line with three doubles, six homers, 19 RBI and 14 runs scored. Perhaps more...

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