Month: February 2017

Tim Tebow Speaks With Reporters At Mets Camp

Upon his arrival to Minor League spring training camp, Tim Tebow spoke to reporters today about his transition from football to baseball. “I’m not going to worry about what everyone’s writing or what everybody’s thinking or however I’m being marketed,” Tebow said. “I just want to be able to continue the process, enjoy the process, enjoy every day, get to...

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Jay Bruce Fielded Grounders At First Base On Sunday

Before the Mets defeated the Tigers 5-2 on Sunday, Jay Bruce fielded grounders at first base for the first time since he arrived to camp in Port St. Lucie. Manager Terry Collins was on hand to watch Bruce perform and talked about it after the game. “I liked everything I saw today. It looks like he’s got the athleticism, he’s got the hands, he’s got the arm angle,” Collins said. “He...

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Mets Morning Report: Conforto’s Early Spring Success Continues

Good Morning everyone. Michael Conforto continues to have a hot start to his spring as he went 2-for-3 in Sunday’s 5-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers. The 23-year-old outfielder hit his second homer of the spring and scored two runs in another promising early performance. Conforto, who is currently fighting to push the Mets hand in placing him on the opening day roster knows that he has a...

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Neil Walker Felt Good After First Game Since Back Surgery

New York Mets second baseman Neil Walker said he was feeling great after making his first appearance in a game on Sunday for first time since undergoing season-ending back surgery last September. “I can tell as soon as I wake up in the morning, anything that I dealt with for basically four years is completely gone. That’s one part. Then you get to the field, do your routine, you do...

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MMO Game Recap: Conforto Homers Again In Mets 5-2 Win Over Tigers

Michael Conforto continued his hot start to the Grapefruit League season as the New York Mets defeated the Detroit Tigers by a score of 5-2 on Sunday afternoon at First Data Field. Conforto, 23, hit his second home run of the Spring going 2-for-3 on the day with a couple of runs scored. He raised his average to .714 through his first three games as he fights for a spot on the Opening Day roster...

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