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Talkin’ Mets: Is the WBC Helping the Mets?

We are in the “dog days” of spring training, which means that you all probably can’t wait for the regular season to start. What do we talk about? How about the World Baseball Classic? Tonight I talk about how the WBC has given some members of the Mets a chance to showcase themselves in a way the Grapefruit League wouldn’t allow. Is the WBC starting to grow on the fans?...

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Morning Briefing: Wilk Takes The Mound, Lugo Making Mets Think, First Camp Cuts

Good Morning Mets Fans. The New York Mets make the long trip to Lakeland, Florida today and not too many regulars are expected to be traveling with the team. Adam Wilk will start for the Metropolitans and will be opposed by the 2016 American League Rookie of the Year, Michael Fulmer and the Detroit Tigers. Today’s game is scheduled for a 1:05 PM ET start and unfortunately will not be...

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Morning Briefing: Matz Takes on the Nationals, Hitting With RISP

Good Morning Mets Fans. Our very own Metropolitans will be taking on the Washington Nationals today at 1:10 PM ET. The Long Island lefty, Steven Matz will toe the rubber for the Mets and will be opposed by Nats prospect, Erick Fedde. Today’s game will be televised on SNY and can also be seen on MLB.tv. Matz tossed two scoreless innings in his Spring debut last week – his first since...

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Morning Briefing: Wheeler’s Debut, DeGromination, Syndergaard’s Battery Mate

Good Morning Mets Fans. The day has come for Zack Wheeler to make his Grapefruit League debut as he will toe the rubber for the Metropolitans at 1:05 PM ET in Champion Stadium. He will be opposed by Lucas Sims and the Atlanta Braves. The game unfortunately will not be broadcasted.Matt Harvey will make his second start of the spring today vs the Houston Astros at First Data Field. Pitching coach,...

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Which Non-Roster Invitees Can Make Opening Day Roster?

While the 25-man roster seemed pretty much set most of the offseason, injuries always loom. With David Wright’s shoulder impingement and the possibility of his starting the season on the 60-day DL, the Mets possibly have an open roster spot. Of all the non-roster invitees this spring, who has the best chance of filling that last spot? Ty Kelly If nothing else, Ty Kelly has a base hit for...

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