The blueprint for a great homegrown infield is generally regarded as the one that the LA Dodgers installed in 1973. It was in June of that year that the unit of Ron Cey (3B), Bill Russell (SS), Davey Lopes (2B), and Steve Garvey (1B) was installed in the lineup and allowed to gel. Interestingly enough, most of the members of that outfit had shifted positions from those at which they had come up...
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We continue our list working our way into the top 25 with some younger players who continue to excel at their level. There is an A-ball MVP, a high profile IFA, and a raw right-handed pitcher that hits 96 with his fastball. #25 RHP Andrew Church Ht: 6’2” Wt: 200 Level: Low A Columbia Fireflies/St. Lucie Mets High-A B/T: R/R Age: 10/7/1994(22) Age Dif: -0.9 Acquired: Selected in the 2nd round...
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Tonight, the St. Louis Cardinals head out west to begin a pivotal four game series against the San Francisco Giants that will have far reaching implications on the National League Wild Card race. With each game played, the Mets will both gain ground on one team and lose ground to another. As the series begins, here is where the Wild Card race stands: 1. San Francisco Giants (77-67) 2. New York...
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3 Up 1. Syndergaard Reaches 200 K’s Noah Syndergaard was absolutely fantastic in the middle game of the series down in DC. Thor went seven strong innings while allowing just one run on four hits. He struck out a total of 10 batters, putting his season total at 205. It was the first time he struck out that many batters since June 15th, a span of 15 starts. However, over his last five starts,...
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The Amazin Metscast – Episode 10 Matt Ehalt, Mets beat writer for “The Record” joins us as we discuss the state of the clubhouse, leadership and how they put this current run together. We take a look at how the Mets may use Jacob deGrom and Steven Matz down the line and who may be the odd man out in the starting rotation as well as what is up with Jay Bruce. Lastly, we delve...
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