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Darling Suggests Conforto Should Start Over Bruce

Gary Apple and Ron Darling had a spirited give and take during Friday’s 11-3 spring training win over the Astros about Michael Conforto and his possible place on the New York Mets opening day roster. While the Jay Bruce saga has been discussed and argued to death, there is little possibility he will not be on the opening day roster come April 3 when the Atlanta Braves come to Citi Field.  So as...

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Morning Briefing: Happy Harvey Day, DeGromination, Syndergaard’s Contract

Good Morning Mets Fans. A Dark Knight will rise on this Sunday as Matt Harvey makes his spring debut for the Metropolitans at 1:05 pm E.T. He will be opposed by Mike Leake and the St. Louis Cardinals. Today’s game can be seen on WPIX and heard on WOR. Harvey is raring to go as he steps back on the mound in a game for the first time since his surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome....

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Morning Briefing: Syndergaard Sizzles, Duda Mashes, DeGrom’s Day

Good Morning Mets Fans. The Metropolitans (5-3) are back at it this afternoon as Jacob deGrom makes his spring training debut against Joseph Musgrove and the Houston Astros (2-5). The game is scheduled for a 1:05 pm E.T. start and can be heard on the MLB At Bat app. LATEST METS NEWS  Noah Syndergaard and the Mets pummeled the Astros by a score of 11-3 on Friday and Thor himself was on fire in...

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Morning Briefing: Wright’s Road To Recovery, Bruce’s Fresh Start, Top Arms Take Flight

Good Morning Mets Fans. David Wright returned to Port St. Lucie on Thursday after receiving a second opinion on his shoulder, which confirmed the original diagnosis of an impingement. The Captain is ready to endure yet another long journey back to the diamond. “I still enjoy what I do,” Wright said. “It’s not like I dread coming to the ballpark. I have a lot of fun coming to the ballpark and,...

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Conforto’s Mashing Makes Things Difficult For Terry

Michael Conforto’s impressive start to spring training has not gone unnoticed. The former tenth overall pick has hit .714 with two home runs and three RBIs in three games so far. Despite the small sample size, Conforto and his perfect swing appear to be in great shape. His hitting this well is a good problem to have, as the 23 year-old resides in an overcrowded outfield. He is going to...

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