Dan Szymborski was kind enough to answer a few questions for me about the recently released 2017 ZiPs Projections for the New York Mets, which you can view on FanGraphs. Joe D. – One of the first things that jumped out at me when I sifted through the recently released Mets projections was the very optimistic view on Michael Conforto, and then of course the sobering reality hits me that...
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So who do you think of when you read the term “Mets Killers” which players come to mind? That particular information will serve you useful today as we veer into a new lane of traffic in today’s So You Think You Know The Mets quiz. Think of all those players who so often crushed our hearts with a late inning blast or one of those mammoth tape measure jobs that would end the game...
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According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX, the Nationals and Matt Wieters have agreed on a deal for two years and $21 million. The deal includes an opt-out clause after one year, with him making $10 million in 2017 and $11 million if he returns for 2018. According to Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post, the deal is agreed upon but is pending a physical. Original Report – 10:15 am According to a...
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You know the original text as written by Robert Burns was “the best laid schemes” of mice and men, the poem intended to be an apology to a mouse from a farmer who was plowing his field one morning and accidentally upturned and destroyed the nest of a mouse. And from what I heard about that recent negotiation to sign Neil Walker to a a reported three year extension, well as the final...
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The No. 1 prospect in the Mets organization, shortstop Amed Rosario answered some questions for reporters on Monday at Tradition Field through the help of translator Melissa Rodriguez. Participating in his first big-league camp with the Mets, Rosario said he was thankful to have veteran shortstop Jose Reyes take him under his wing and mentor him as he adjusts to what it’s like being here...
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