Jordany Valdespin Mets infield prospect Jordany Valdespin is having himself a breakthrough season with his bat and was recently promoted from Double-A Binghamton to Triple-A Buffalo last week. So far, he’s been on a tear since joining the Bisons and has collected hits in each of his first three games batting an impressive .364 (4-11). Prior to his promotion, the 23-year old racked up some...
Read MoreAccording to Andrew DiComo of MLB.com, Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has yet to resume working out since he landed on the disabled list last week with a strained left hamstring. This makes it highly unlikely that Reyes will return to the lineup when he is eligible to come off of the DL on August 23. Mets manager Terry Collins, DiComo writes, expects that Reyes will begin working out soon, though it...
Read MoreUpdated by Joe D Mike Puma spoke with Brandon Nimmo’s father Ron who say’s Mets and his son are no closer than they were in June. [blackbirdpie url=https://twitter.com/#!/NYPost_Mets/status/102845104976445440] [blackbirdpie url=”https://twitter.com/#!/NYPost_Mets/status/102844838378094592″] Not sure if these quotes are legit or if Puma misquoted him. (sarcasm) Original...
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Entering the final two weeks of the Appalachian League season, the Kingsport Mets find themselves in a two-horse race, with the Elizabethton Twins, for the finish line, and a berth in the playoffs. One team will not make it and with 16 games left to go, the Mets are 1.0 GB the Twinkies with a record of 28-24. The Appalachian League is a short season league, consisting of ten teams, and play...
Read MoreIn forecasting the Mets’ 2012 rotation, there has to be a spot for Dillon Gee, just as this year’s staff held a role for R.A. Dickey as the result of this out-of-nowhere season. Chris Young’s injury was the opportunity Gee needed to build on his designation as an organizational arm to one with a future. Gee has impressed with his guile and ability to challenge hitters. He gives no quarter and so...
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