Rookie southpaw, Steven Matz threw five no-hit innings in the Mets’ 8-1 win over the Chicago Cubs, snapping their 14-game winless streak. In his final tune-up before the 2016 campaign, Matz struck out six, while walking two in what was the best outing of his spring. “Definitely a good way to go into the season and kind of hit the ground running here now,” Matz said. “I...
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Jacob deGrom, SP Bats/Throws: L/R DOB: June 19, 1988 (27 on Opening Day) Contract Status: 3rd year pre-arbitration (Salary: $607,000) 2015 Recap In a year when Mets starting pitching soared to heights not seen in a very long time, Jacob deGrom led the way. A year removed form a dominant 2014 season that earned him NL Rookie of the Year honors, deGrom improved on his performance in just about...
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The New York Mets just announced that RHP Jim Henderson has made the Opening Day Roster. Great news for him as he had a terrific Spring for the team. RHP Logan Verrett has also made the team, which means that both Erik Goeddel and Sean Gilmartin will begin the season in Triple-A Las Vegas. Gilmartin will be stretched out as a starter in Vegas and you can bet Goeddel will be the first reliever on...
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We’ve been running the redemption line between our number #14 prospect Gabriel Ynoa and this piece on Jhoan Urena, and likely going to write a few more on the “please don’t give up this guy just yet” lines for a few of our top prospects entering the top part of the MMN top 80. However, I am going to present to you one guy who I swear had a year to forget for my #13th best prospect on the MMN Top...
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The New York Mets snapped their 14-game winless streak with a convincing 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs to wrap up their spring training on a high note. Left-hander Steven Matz started for the Mets and turned in his best performance of the spring, firing five no-hit innings and walking two while striking out six batters. Over his last two starts, Matz allowed just one run and one hit in 9 2/3...
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