Major League Baseball in conjunction with the Player’s Association have announced rule changes for the 2017 season. With pace of play being a hot topic this offseason, it should come as no surprise that a few of the rules have addressed that issue. There are, however, some other interesting rule changes that will affect how the game on the field is actually played. The joint press release...
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New York Mets right-handed reliever Fernando Salas has yet to pitch in a Grapefruit League game this spring despite being listed as a scheduled pitcher multiple times. Kristie Acket of New York Daily News reports that Salas was unable to get a work visa to pitch in springs games for the Mets but has been throwing in simulated games. The Mets are hopeful that Salas will get his work via for the...
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New York Mets infielder Jose Reyes took fly balls on Wednesday at the First Data Field complex in center field. Reyes at least getting some reps in center has been talked about for awhile and the Mets stuck to their plan despite the recent setback for David Wright that makes Jose the team’s everyday third baseman. The outfield is basically brand new for Reyes who hasn’t played out...
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David Wright made his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday by DH-ing out of the cleanup spot. He went 0-for-2, but made solid contact as the Mets’ faithful gave him standing ovations for facing game-pitching for the first time since May. And just a couple days later, news broke that a shoulder injury would leave his Opening Day readiness in question. There’s no question that those...
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Good Morning Mets Fans. Funny thing, yesterday I left a comment to explain why the Mets are choosing to play Amed Rosario, Gavin Cecchini, Dominic Smith and T.J. Rivera as often as they have. “A lot of people – including beat writers – completely ignore the fact that the Mets (like any other organization) will play top prospects early to help determine their assignments. Does...
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