There are many players that have a lot to prove in 2014. Let’s break it down between our position players and pitchers. Position Players Ruben Tejada needs to prove he is a major league shortstop. Daniel Murphy needs to prove he can improve defensively, while maintaining his offensive prowess. Ike Davis needs to prove that Valley Fever isn’t derailing his career the same way it...
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This fast-dwindling off-season was supposed to be the door to the Promised Land for Mets fans in the Alderson Era. This was the time, we were told, when all the bad old contracts would be off the books, when the Mets would be major players in the free agent market, when talent would matter more than budget, when winning would be back on the table. That’s right, fans. It’s your fault...
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Early this morning Jim Fregosi, a six time All Star infielder who went on to have a long and successful managerial career died at the age of 71 after suffering a series of strokes. As a member of the California Angels, Fregosi was one of the better shortstops in the American League during the 1960’s to early ’70’s. He won the Gold Glove Award for his defense in 1967 and still...
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While the Mets plethora of pitching prospects often receives the most attention, they have some talented offensive players in the minors as well. In an excellent article for the New York Post, Fred Kerber spoke with Brandon Nimmo and Kevin Plawecki– two young hitters about to enter their first big league camp. Nimmo, the 13th pick in the 2011 draft, had a great season in 2013 for the Mets Low-A...
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Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors writes that the Phillies have agreed to sign free agent pitcher A.J. Burnett to a one year deal. The deal is said to be worth $16 Million dollars. Burnett, spent the last two seasons with the Pirates and in 2013 he was 10-11, with a 3.30 ERA with 209 strike outs in 191 innings. (Photo: MLBReports.com)
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