Met fans might end up happy Sandy Alderson was not forced to move Binghamton shortstop Gavin Cecchini in making moves to bolster the Mets big league line-up. Cecchini is having a breakout season at the Double-A level and is sizzling in Binghamton. In his last two games, two wins for the first place B-Mets, Cecchini went 9-for-11 including two doubles, one triple and four RBI’s. The offensive...
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8:30 AM Update – Deadline Day! The first news of the day regarding the Mets and Jay Bruce comes from Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, who says that a deal for the Cincinnati Reds slugger looks like it’s going to happen and that the Mets will finally get that big bat they say they’re looking for. Like I’ve said, I hope the Mets prove me wrong. But even with the small deals...
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Despite the Mets devastating 8-7 loss to the Padres at Citi Field, Curtis Granderson had one of his best games of his Mets’ career. He went 2-for-4 at the plate with a three run home run in the 5th inning. He also made three outstanding catches in right field. Granderson is quietly enjoying a successful year after an underwhelming first season in New York. With his recent hot streak,...
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That’s what talking heads on SNY think. On Thursday, during an episode of Loudmouths Andy Martino of the Daily News suggested that the leash is getting shorter and shorter on Familia and that it’s time to start considering Tyler Clippard as the team’s closer. Right after that Gary Apple of SNY asked Nelson Figueroa the question of whether Tyler Clippard should replace Familia....
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According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports the Astros and Brewers have agreed on a trade that will send center fielder Carlos Gomez and right-hander Mike Fiers to Houston. All medicals were already approved, no problems. Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports that there will be “four or five” prospects heading back to the Brewers in exchange for Gomez and Fiers. The Brewers will receive...
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