If you’re wondering why the Mets still haven’t acquired a bat with just nine days left until the trade deadline, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN spoke to one MLB executive who told him, They want a middle of the order OF bat who isn’t going to cost anything — in terms of dollars or players. Marc Carig of Newsday confirmed the Mets interest in Justin Upton, but added the caveat...
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I’m sorry Mets fans, but what I’m about to tell you really has me beyond frustrated and I have this urgent need to vent. First, I want you to know, that in my 12 years of running this site, I have never sold my integrity for access to the team. And as a matter of fact, I believe I may have lost what little access I had, solely because I refused to relent when it came to how I truly...
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If we are to assume that the Wilmer Flores shortstop era has come to a close, then and a potential logjam at second base appears to be in the cards for the 2016 season. Based on Flores’ recent statement to the effect that his comfort level is higher on the right side of the keystone along with the clear evidence of improved infield play since the installation of Ruben Tejada at his more...
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The New York Mets will try to even up the series against the Washington Nationals in DC tonight as they turn to their ace and lone All-Star. Jacob deGrom (9-6, 2.14) faces rookie call-up Joe Ross (2-1, 2.66) in a 7:05 PM matchup. Mets Starting Lineup Curtis Granderson – RF Ruben Tejada – SS Daniel Murphy – 3B Lucas Duda – 1B Wilmer Flores – 2B Kirk Nieuwenhuis – LF Kevin Plawecki – C Jacob...
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In just his first five outings on the pitcher’s mound, Josh Smoker has made a positive impression on Binghamton baseball fans. Smoker, a first round 2007 draft pick of the Washington Nationals, used 11 pitches, 8 of them strikes, and a healthy dose of high heat to retire the three batters in order in his B-Met debut. The fireballing left-hander pitched a scoreless inning of work in his next...
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