Month: March 2014

MMO Game Recap: Nationals 4, Mets 0

The Mets dropped their Grapefruit League finale to the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon, falling at Tradition Field by a score of 4-0. The Mets sent prospect Cory Mazzoni to the mound, while the Nats countered with the formidable Jordan Zimmermann. Mazzoni cruised through the first before running into trouble in the second inning. Mazzoni gave up a walk and three hits, including an RBI...

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From Left Field: Playing With A Short Leash Is A Tough Way To Play

So it’s looks as though the Mets will be carrying both Ike Davis and Lucas Duda on the 25-man roster come Monday’s Opening Day. The injuries to both this spring precluded the team from being confident in naming a starter. It does look like though that Davis will get the first crack at the position. If absolutely necessary, Duda could see time in left field, but let’s hope that never happens. He...

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Fear Was Not Holding Mets Back On Trading Davis and Duda

Not really a surprise, but Sandy Alderson acknowledged that both Lucas Duda and Ike Davis are both going to be on the Opening Day roster. He declined to comment on who would be the first baseman, but most likely they will both share time at first base and also designated hitter. The competition will continue into the season and Josh Satin will still get most of the playing time against...

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MMO Game Thread: Nationals vs Mets, 12:05 PM (SNY)

Farewell to Port St. Lucie The New York Mets wrap up their Grapefruit League season this afternoon in a 12:05 PM start against the Washington Nationals at Tradition Field. Mets pitching prospect Cory Mazzoni will oppose Jordan Zimmermann for the Nats. The game will be broadcast on SNY. This would have been Bartolo Colon’s turn in the rotation, but to limit his exposure to the Nationals the...

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Thoughts on the Future of the Mets Bullpen

Thoughts from Joe D. I wanted to share with you a conversation we had in our Game Thread from last night. It had to do with the bullpen which of course became a big topic of concern after that ugly meltdown in the 9-6 loss against the Astros. Sach Hi Joe D and guys. I haven’t seen much of the Mets on TV during ST. How does Valverde look to you guys- fastball velocity-wise and has he...

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