The Mets have routinely had teams with low floors and high ceilings. Just look at their rosters (specifically on offense) from past opening days. Between Adrian Gonzalez, Jose Reyes, and Phillip Evans to name a few that come to mind. Instead, this year they finally have depth and good hitters. Adding Wilson Ramos, Jed Lowrie (even if he’ll miss a few weeks), Robinson Cano to go along with...
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The Mets made Ronny Mauricio their highest paid International Free Agent signing at the time (he was since passed by Fransisco Alvarez) for a reason it would appear. The 17-year-old, soon to be 18, has gotten good reviews this spring and today, he showcased it in the major league game. Mauricio came up with the bases loaded in the second inning and fell behind in the count early. With the...
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The Mets were blown out by the Cardinals at First Data Field by a score of 15-5 on Friday afternoon. (Box Score) Pitching Hector Santiago started for the Mets today and did not inspire much confidence for the seventh bullpen spot. He allowed three baserunners in the first but got out of the jam thanks to a base running blunder from Harrison Bader. In the second, he gave up two runs thanks to a...
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The Mets beat the Marlins 6-0 today at First Data field, snapping the Marlins 11-game winning streak. Keon Broxton ended the game with a diving catch stranding the bases loaded. (Box Score) Pitching With Opening Day one week away, the Met sent Steven Matz out to right the ship. The lefty had a scoreless first inning with three ground ball outs. In the second inning, Matz got 3 fly ball outs. In...
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On Monday afternoon, reigning National League Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom took the mound for the New York Mets against the Miami Marlins. With just 16 days to Opening Day, the Mets stretched the righty out in what was his fourth start of the spring. Here’s how his start went thanks to fellow writer, Jack Hendon, who was tracking deGrom’s start. deGrom tossed fifteen pithes in a...
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