Mets second base prospect Reese Havens hasn’t participated in workouts in over a week due to continued problems with his sore back. Yesterday, manager Terry Collins told reporters that Havens will get a cortisone shot today to try and relieve the stiffness he is experiencing. “Reese Havens, when he’s healthy, is an outstanding, fun-looking player,” Collins said. “He’s one of those guys you...
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Ever since Matt Harvey pitched in his first game in St. Lucie last year, expectations have been high on the University of North Carolina product whom the Mets selected with their first round pick in 2010. Lets fast forward to 2012. Harvey, who is in big-league camp as a “non-roster invitee”, is impressing everyone whose caught a glimpse of him including the likes of the entire Mets...
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I said I wanted to get this posted early in the week and thankfully I was able to accomplish that task this week. Branden Kline, RHP – Virginia (Proj. 1st round supp. – 2nd round) Stat Line: W, 6 IP, 4 R, 1 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 6 SO, 7:5 GO:AO Kline was Virginia’s closer last year, but after losing Danny Hultzen (2nd overall) and Will Roberts (5th round) in the draft last year, UVA...
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For all you gamers out there, here’s a just released preview of MLB 12 The Show. See the Mets take on the Braves in the newly renovated Citi Field. I love all the detail down to the Mets 50th Anniversary patches on the caps and...
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Fernando Martinez had a smashing debut with the Astros today in their 10-1 victory over Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals. The former Met prospect doubled on the first pitch he saw as an Astro, but it was his second hit that had Astro fans buzzing as F-mart clobbered a towering three-run homer to left-center against a strong wind. His line for the day was: 2-2, HR, 2B, BB, 3 RBI....
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