There has been a lot of debate this offseason over the Mets’ center field situation while Michael Conforto is out, particularly regarding Brandon Nimmo and Juan Lagares. While both players have a case for starting over the other, it’s been pretty much accepted that the two will begin in the season in a platoon. Lagares is 28-years-old and has had five weak seasons with the bat, yet...
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There was a little bit of mild concern a couple days ago when Mets second baseman Gavin Cecchini hadn’t shown up to camp yet despite the fact that to earn a spot on the Major League team at some point this year, he’s really going to have to earn it. These mild concerns were eased yesterday when Cecchini was seen at Major League camp with a beard he grew during the offseason. But...
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With all the talk this offseason about signings and trades the Mets should and shouldn’t make, a name that seems to have somewhat surprisingly been lost in the fold is their shortstop of the future, Amed Rosario. While there has been a lot of debate over who should be playing the other positions on the field, it has been pretty much assumed all along that Rosario will be playing shortstop....
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For the past four years, the Mets have employed Travis d’Arnaud as their starting catcher. He has had spurts of success, but his career has also been very much hampered by injuries and inconsistencies. We saw what his bat could be in 2015, when he had a 130 wRC+ in 268 PA, but unfortunately, his best offensive season came when he had the hardest time staying on the field. He missed more...
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After designating Josh Smoker for assignment, the Mets traded the southpaw to the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this week. The decision to remove him from the 40-man roster and then subsequently trade him was mind-boggling. While it’s true that the Mets farm system has a lot of talented relievers currently developing in the minor leagues, Smoker was the only left-handed MLB-ready option, and...
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