With pitchers and catchers set to report to spring training in the coming days, now’s a better time than ever to take stock of the Mets’ roster. Let’s take a look at one of the team’s aforementioned position groups and see how their backstops shake out heading into the 2024 season. BIG LEAGUE STARTER Francisco Álvarez Age: 22 (11/19/2001) Contract: Pre-Arbitration...
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With the offseason nearing a close, the New York Mets still have remaining holes on the roster that have to be filled in order to feel comfortable about satisfying the team’s desire to compete in 2024. Recent reports suggest that David Stearns is turning his primary attention towards filling out the bullpen, a deed he proved to be quite skilled at during his time with the Milwaukee...
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David Stearns and the New York Mets’ desire for, and emphasis on, run prevention has been no secret this offseason. Stearns himself has publicly stated that improving the team’s defense would be of utmost importance as the club transitions into the 2024 season, and thus far his transactions have reflected that belief. The addition of Joey Wendle will augment the infield in that...
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It’s no secret that 2023 did not shape out as the New York Mets had hoped from the onset of the season. However, the team still supplied a number of notable individual performances, especially on the pitching end. With that, let’s take a look at the top-five pitching performances of the Mets’ 2023 campaign. 5). Justin Verlander vs. CHW 7/19/23 In one of his final starts as a...
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The New York Mets took a punch to the gut upon hearing the news that top prospect Ronny Mauricio tore his ACL in a freak non-contact accident while running the bases in a Dominican Winter League game on Sunday and thus will likely miss the entirety of the 2024 season. Mauricio was in line for considerable playing time at third base next season and had a chance to lock down a long-term role with...
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