Author: Joe D

Alderson Hopes Mejia Has No Spot In Bullpen After Completing Suspension

Last night during the Mets broadcast, Steve Gelbs said that while discussing Jenrry Mejia and what the plan was when he completes his PED suspension on July 6, he was taken back by how the Mets general manager responded. Actually, I was a bit surprised as well. Alderson told Gelbs, “I hope there’s no spot for him in the bullpen when he’s done serving his suspension.”...

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Mets Still Very Eager To Trade Dillon Gee

Major League sources tell Andy Martino of the Daily News that the Mets are “still eager” to trade Dillon Gee, and views Rafael Montero as likely to take Gee’s spot. “Talking to people inside and outside the organization following the surprise demotion of Montero to Triple-A on Friday, it was clear that the competition between Gee and Montero did not end when the the team headed...

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Lagares Receives His Gold Glove, Then Begins Working On Another

What a night for Juan Lagares, who received his 2014 Rawlings Gold Glove before the game on Friday against the Miami Marlins. He became the first New York Mets player to win a Gold Glove since David Wright and Carlos Beltran were honored in 2008. “That’s a very special one to me in my career,” Lagares said. “In my first full year in the big leagues, that’s very special.” After the ceremony, the...

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Mets Option Rafael Montero To Vegas, Danny Muno Activated

Mets announced that Rafael Montero will be optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas to make room for Danny Muno who has been added to the 25 man roster and will be available to play tonight. Montero, 24, appeared in four games for the Mets and posted a 4.15 ERA over 4 1/3 innings. April 16 The Mets announced that they have called up infielder Danny Muno from Triple-A Las Vegas. No corresponding move was...

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Collins Has Mets Playing Baseball Like It Oughta Be

This is Terry Time. This is Terry’s Team. As long as it keeps winning. In a column for the New York Post, writer Kevin Kernan credits Terry Collins for the Mets’ hot start and that now armed with a team with horses to win, the real Terry Collins has emerged. “This year, you are seeing more of the real Collins, when he’s managing to win games and holding his team to higher...

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