Manager Mickey Callaway has told reporters that right-handers Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo will not be stretched out as starters during the spring, working exclusively out of the bullpen instead. Despite coming through the minors and holding down big-league roles as starting pitchers through late-2016 and much of 2017, both Gsellman and Lugo served as formidable long-relief weapons last season....
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Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that the Mets have put together a lineup of starting pitchers for their first five spring training games, with Walker Lockett set to take the hill for their opening contest this coming Saturday – Feb. 23 – against the Atlanta Braves. Jacob deGrom gets the ball the following day in a split-squad contest against the Houston Astros (also a home...
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New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom has caught his share of flak over the recent developments (or lack thereof) in his extension talks with the organization. Most controversy has been linked to deGrom’s hints at a potential innings limit in 2019. For those unsure or in need of a direct quote, deGrom told New York Post writer Mike Puma the following late last week: “You play this game...
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– UPDATE – The New York Mets have officially signed Adeiny Hechavarria to a minor league deal with an invite to big league camp. Hechavarria passed his physical in Port St. Lucie this morning, and will be participating in workouts on Tuesday morning. On the Mets added depth this offseason, Mets manager Mickey Callaway told reporters this afternoon, “If anything bad happens, we...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Welcome to another hot stove rumor roundup. Today’s news includes further developments around both Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, along with some more extension discussions around the league. Phillies Appear Current Favorites to Sign Harper Bob Nightengale of USA Today first reported the league-wide expectation that All-Star outfielder Bryce Harper will receive a...
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