A lineup featuring Manny Machado, Robinson Cano, Jose Bautista, Carlos Santana, Nelson Cruz and Gregory Polanco. For Clayton Kershaw, the task would have been daunting. Imagine being a 22-year old pitcher who has pitched only one game in Double-A. Imagine that nearly impossible task falling onto the shoulders of an unheralded International Free Agent who only started transitioning to becoming a...
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The Mets travel to Roger Dean Stadium today to face off against the Cardinals. Robert Gsellman is starting for the Mets while Michael Wacha gets the nod for the Cardinals in a 1:05 PM start. Gsellman has pitched seven innings so far this spring training, going 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, striking out four. Also expected to pitch for the Mets are LHP Josh Edgin, LHP Tom Gorzelanny, LHP...
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While the Mets pitching staff has many impressive characteristics, 2016 aimed a spotlight on one of their less desirable traits. 135 runners successfully stole a base off the Mets last season, and while many people think bases are stolen on catchers, that is rarely the case. Bases are usually stolen on pitchers who are either slow to home plate, meaning they take a long time to deliver the...
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Baseball America has named the Top 10 most talented young organizations in baseball. Unlike most Baseball America lists, this one looks at both the depth of a team’s farm system as well as the talent on the major league roster. With this being Baseball America, the caveat for the list is that they are analyzing players that are 25 and under. This means players like Yoenis Cespedes did not...
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New York Mets manager Terry Collins said on Saturday that reliever Fernando Salas has cleared up his visa issues and is expected in camp on Sunday. The Mets are concerned with the lack of workload for Salas after he pitched in only two games for Mexico in the WBC and has yet to pitch in a Grapefruit League game. Original Report – March 17 The New York Mets re-signed right-hander Fernando...
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