There is so much to write about when it comes to the Mets that we often forget there are things happening outside of New York that we should discuss. While we as Mets fans have become accustomed to underperformance and falling short of expectations, there is another team in our division with high hopes entering 2018 that, to say the least, have missed their mark. Going into this season, it was...
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The New York Mets announced that relief pitcher AJ Ramos will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Ramos, 31, last pitched on May 26th against the Brewers when he gave up three runs and a home run in two thirds of an inning. He will almost definitely miss the remainder of the season. The Mets acquired Ramos from Miami last summer and he will make $9,225,000 this season,...
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Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that Mets outfielder Jay Bruce has been scratched from the lineup as he still feels soreness in his hip. Jose Bautista will start in right field in his stead. “Bruce says he hates the idea of going on the disabled list, but understands it ultimately may not be up to him,” DiComo said in his tweet. “The Mets will reevaluate him tomorrow. He also...
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Down 3-1 in the bottom of the 8th inning on the road, a manager will not typically bring in his closer. When playing an away game, it is common practice to save your closer for the save situation. Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Jeurys Familia was brought in with the Mets losing 3-1 in the 8th inning. The first thought was that he was just getting some work in his first day back from the...
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Two in a row! For the first time since May 21, the Mets have won two games in a row. Chalk it up to a bad bullpen, a lack of offense, injuries, or bad luck in general; whatever you want. But after scoring five runs in each of their last two games, the Mets face a choice. Obviously, any team would choose to win ballgames rather than lose (except the Marlins and Orioles). These last two games have...
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