Congratulations to Logan Verrett, whose first major league start on Sunday was nothing short of fantastic. In a spot start for Matt Harvey, whom Verrertt is clearly better than, he went eight innings and gave up just one run on four hits and one walk, and logged eight strikeouts. You can read the full game recap here. I’ve always been a Verrett fan and was given permission and access to...
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Stat Line: 8 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 8 SO, 1 BB Logan Verrett showed more than scouts prepared us for, exhibiting an above average breaking ball while keeping four pitches low in the strike zone. Based on his performance, Verrett will add much needed depth to the New York Mets bullpen. Repertoire Verrett’s breaking ball (slider and curveball) is a viable MLB strikeout pitch, inducing an extremely high...
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Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer never thought his good friend David Wright would ever be back with the Mets this season, according to Mike Puma of the NY Post. “I never let him know that I had doubts or anything like that,” Cuddyer said on Sunday. “But it’s a credit to him to get back here.” “It wasn’t because of anything he said, but I think early on...
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Mets third baseman David Wright went 3-for-4 with a run scored tonight for St. Lucie as he continues his final two tuneup games before he’s activated on Monday in Philadelphia. Wright raised his average to .375 in seven games during his rehab assignment. Mets manager Terry Collins said that Wright will not be an everyday player immediately on his return. “I talked to Dave today about...
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Yoenis Cespedes has already had a big impact on the Mets in his short time with the team. His acquisition alone has been lauded by Mets players as a sign that the front office was finally willing to go all in for a playoff run. His daily presence in the Mets lineup has helped create a much deeper and more intimidating offense. He has played a solid center field when called upon, and has shown...
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