With the reluctance of Yoenis Cespedes to play center field citing the wear and tear on his legs and more specifically his strained quad, Terry Collins and the Mets find themselves in a bit of a conundrum. The issue is that versus a right-handed pitcher, Collins prefers to have Cespedes, Michael Conforto and Curtis Granderson in the lineup and of the three, the team views Cespedes as their most...
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I first remember reading about ‘greenies’ in Ball Four, Jim Bouton’s eye-opening autobiography about the everyday grind of a ball player. He mentioned how ‘greenies’, better known as amphetamines, were readily available and used by players. I was a teenager at the time and compared it to getting a Star in Super Mario Brothers – it made the character better for...
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Zack Wheeler has been throwing bullpen sessions at the Mets’ complex in Port St. Lucie, multiple sources have told Newsday. According to the report, Wheeler has thrown off the mound three times, logging just under 30 pitches in his last session on Sunday. This could be a sign that Wheeler is nearing the start of a rehab assignment which is expected to last about a month long. Barring any further...
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An abbreviated week of play was in store for the New York Mets, as the 87th All Star Game was played last Tuesday at Petco Park in San Diego. The American League won the game 4-2, and secured home field advantage for the World Series this year. The Kansas City Royals were well represented in the contest, and two of them, Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perez each homered in the three-run second inning...
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Omaha 2, Las Vegas 51s 1 (49-45) Box Score Brandon Nimmo CF 2 for 4, R, .331/.410/.508 Travis Taijeron RF 1 for 3, K, .307/.395/.565 Nimmo returned to the lineup in style as he collected two hits. If De Aza is designated for assignment (God bless us all if he is), Nimmo should definitely be the guy the Mets turn to. Gabriel Ynoa RHP 7 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 K (L, 9-4, 4.09 ERA) Jim Henderson RHP 1...
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