According to Mets manager Terry Collins, infielder Wilmer Flores could possibly get some playing time at first base during Spring Training because there’s a good chance he’ll be the primary backup to Lucas Duda this season barring any new additions. “We’re got to give Wilmer a chance to play around the infield a little bit more and put him in some different positions...
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On Tuesday, Mets manager Terry Collins told reporters he wants to see the Mets add another hitter, preferably a right-handed hitter, to strengthen their lineup next season. “It’d be nice,” Collins said during the team’s annual Kids Holiday Party at Citi Field. “We all know, you’d like to have as many great bats as you can possibly get.” The Mets are...
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New York Mets third baseman David Wright used to be one of the most durable players in baseball. He played in 150-plus games in each of his first four seasons and six of his first eight. With his recent injuries, especially his spinal stenosis this past season, those days of playing at least 150 games may be long gone. Still, he has plans to play almost everyday in 2016. “My mindset is I...
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Anthony asks… If Mets decide to go to the trade route for OF help what are your thoughts on trying to acquire Jon Jay or Adam Eaton? Eaton is better, but Jay will cost less in trade pieces. If Eaton, he would be the everyday center fielder. Jay could platoon, maybe eventually take over and be supplanted (or re-signed) next year. Who do you think we should or can give up? Mike...
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The New York Mets made a couple of big moves to shore up their infield last week, acquiring Neil Walker for Jon Niese in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates and right after that they signed free agent shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera. While at a Guys’ Night Out event at Lord & Taylor in Manhattan, Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom applauded the moves and looks forward to competing with his new...
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