For the most part, it’s safe to assume what the New York Mets infield is going to look like on Opening Day. We will, unfortunately, have Adrian Gonzalez at first, Asdrubal Cabrera at second, Amed Rosario at shortstop, and Todd Frazier at third. But maybe there’s something to consider here in possibly giving Luis Guillorme some of those second base starts at some point this season....
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Jacob deGrom took the mound this afternoon for his second start of the spring and wasted no time showing us that he is ready to mow down batters. On two pitches in the first, deGrom got two outs. Then followed that up by striking out the next four batters including Manny Machado included. His location was spectacular, keeping the ball low in the zone and painting those corners beautifully. After...
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Steven Matz made his fourth start of the Spring today as he continues to battle for a spot in the rotation. After giving up two runs in the first, he was able to settle in nicely. Pitching 4 1/3 innings striking out five batters and walking three. While it’s still not the ideal start we’re hoping to see from Matz, it does give some hope that he’s trending in the right...
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Hear a replay of my podcast and appearance on WLIE 540 AM I discuss Mickey Callaway’s comments on the team’s lack of hustle, fundamentals and how this applies to Yoenis Cespedes. Will Matt Harvey earn a spot in the starting rotation? Hear my thoughts. Finally I end up with a “get off my lawn” rant about the exclusive Facebook broadcasting rights. In the back-half of the...
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Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com reports that the Yoenis Cespedes received a cortisone injection in his wrist on Sunday and the team knew about it, despite the fact they still put him in the lineup that game. Mickey Callaway also admitted the wrist was bothering the slugger on Sunday. Original Post- March 13, 12:26 p.m. After being blessed with news this morning that Michael Conforto is ahead of his...
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