Author: Eric Belyea

Tim Tebow Homers in Mets’ 9-6 Loss to Tigers

The Tigers beat the Mets 9-6 on Tuesday afternoon at Publix Field in Lakeland, Florida. Box Score Pitching Michael Wacha made his Mets debut, and was solid. The six foot six righty threw two innings, not giving up a single run, walking two and striking out two. Wacha also surrendered one hit. His fastball touched 96 mph, and his off speed stuff was dancing. He also showed off his defensive...

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Biggest Takeaways From Mets Hot Stove Season Finale

Mets fans, coaches, and players all came together at the legendary Duffy’s in Port Saint Lucie for the “Mets Hot Stove” season finale, players such as Michael Conforto, Pete Alonso, and Jeff McNeil sat down with Steve Gelbs, Todd Zeile, and Gary Apple to discuss the upcoming season. Alonso – the 2019 National League Rookie of the Year – was arguably the highlight of...

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Thoughts On Cespedes And His Media Blackout

According to the New York Post’s Mike Puma, amongst many other sources, when Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was asked to talk to the media after the first full team workout, he was quoted as saying “Not today, not tomorrow, not at all this year.” This sparked outrage from many different outlets, and of course Mets twitter came alive yet again. But what if you the fan, or you...

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Getting to Know Spring Training Invitee, Outfielder Johneshwy Fargas

Primary Position: Center Fielder Bat/Throw: R/R Age: 25 (December 15, 1994) Acquired: Minor League contract signed on 1/9/2020 When it comes to non-roster invitees, there are some names that people will know. For example, Matt Adams and Chasen Shreve are players who have had Major League success, and are looking for a second chance. But for Johneshwy Fargas, it’s to create a name for...

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Getting to Know Spring Training Invitee, 1B/OF Matt Adams

Matt Adams, 1B/OF Primary Position: First Baseman Bat/Throw: L/R Age: 31 (August 31, 1988) Acquired: Minor League contract signed on 1/31/2020 To the surprise of many, it was announced that Matt Adams and the Mets agreed to terms on a minor league deal with an invite to Major League Spring Training. A move that may seem out of the blue as of now, is one that can pay off in the long run. Adams,...

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