I wanted to update this excellent post by Christina with the news that outfield prospect Michael Conforto was just named the Eastern League Player of the Week. Conforto, 22, went 7-for-16 (.438) with two home runs, three RBI, and three runs scored in four games this past week, and that was after an impressive performance at the Futures Game in Cincinnati. The clamoring for the team to promote...
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The Mets offense has been on a home run tear lately but other than that, there hasn’t been much at the plate. Manager Terry Collins doesn’t mind that surge. “I think that’s how we’re built,” said Collins. “This team is built on power. Lately, when we’ve hit home runs, we’ve won.” The Mets have now hit at least one home run in their last...
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The Mets once again will revert from a six-man rotation to the normal five-man rotation. For now. Noah Syndergaard who pitched the 2nd half opener on Friday, will next pitch on Wednesday vs the Nationals on regular rest after Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom go on Monday and Tuesday respectively. “We were not ready to commit to anybody just yet as a spot starter,” said manager Terry...
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Stat Line: 7 IP, 2 R, 5H, 6 SO, 1 BB Despite the loss, Noah Syndergaard put together another strong performance last night against the National League leading St. Louis Cardinals. Syndergaard stuck to his strengths by commanding his fastball low in the strike zone but he also displayed two characteristics not seen before. In this article I will talk about two changes Syndergaard made last...
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As we prepare for the final 73 games of the New York Mets’ (regular) season, this seems like as good a time as any to take a quick look back at the club’s ten best moments of the first three months of 2015. Honorable Mention: Noah Syndergaard’s Debut (May 12) Though it may have been in a losing effort, Thor’s first time taking the mound for the Mets showcased why he...
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