If you think the Mets are going to acquire another Yoenis Cespedes to save the struggling offense, think again. According to Randy Miller of NJ.com, the Mets are targeting role players rather than a big bat. According to Miller’s source, the farm system has been depleted by the recent graduations of Noah Syndergaard, Steven Matz, and Michael Conforto so the team may not be in a position to...
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016 • 2:20 p.m. (ET) Wrigley Field • Chicago, IL RHP Bartolo Colon (8-4, 3.11) vs. RHP Kyle Hendricks (8-6, 2.41) SNY • ESPN • WOR 710 AM • ESPN 1050 AM The Mets squeaked away with a win last night walking right up to the edge (literally walking). After squeezing out a second run, a go-ahead run, the Mets took a 2-1 lead to the bottom of the 9th. Familia proceeded to walk...
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With names like Andrew Cashner, Rich Hill, Jon Niese, Jeremy Hellickson and Michael Pineda circulating as potential trade bait on or before the trade deadline, the Mets would be best served by bolstering their bullpen rather than seeking a starting pitcher to replace innings lost due to Matt Harvey’s season-ending surgery. The current Bartolo Colon, Logan Verrett, Jacob deGrom, Stephen Matz and...
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Omaha Storm Chasers 11 (Kansas City, 42-53), Las Vegas 51s 6 (49-46) Box Score Brandon Nimmo LF 1 for 5, 2 RBI, K .328/.407/.502 T.J. Rivera 3B 2 for 4, 2B .342/.381/.490 Gavin Cecchini SS 2 for 4, 2 RBI, K .320/.399/.420 Nimmo has not skipped a beat since returning to Triple-A, going 3 for 9. Hey Mets front office, sooner or later you gotta try out Rivera, it really can’t hurt. Cecchini...
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Based loaded, no outs. That was the start of the bottom of the ninth for the New York Mets as they attempted to close out a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. Somehow, Jeurys Familia was able to walk the tightrope yet again and complete his 33rd save of the season. This may seem like deja vu of sorts as Familia did this exact act against the Cubs in their previous series. He would start his inning...
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