Good Morning to all of you. As I sit here enjoying a fresh brewed cup of coffee I can’t believe that in 14 days and most likely less than that, pitchers and catchers will start reporting to Mets camp at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie and a new season will suddenly be upon us. It’s pretty exciting to say the least, but there’s still a lingering sense of some unfinished...
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On Saturday Night, MLB Network announced their 2017 Top 100 MLB Prospects and the New York Mets had shortstop Amed Rosario ranked No. 5 on the list and first baseman Dominic Smith ranked No. 63. On Rosario, here’s what they had to say: “Always holding his own at every level, Rosario dominated across two stops in 2016 offensively. He’s always had very good contact skills and...
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According to a report by Adam Rubin for Baseball America, left-handed pitching prospect P.J. Conlon has been invited to big league camp. Conlon, 23, began last season with the Columbia Fireflies before a mid-season promotion to High-A St. Lucie. Combined over 24 starts and one relief appearance, he went 12-2 with a minor league best 1.65 ERA and 0.979 WHIP in 142 innings pitched with a 4.67...
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Here’s a quick update on the top relievers still available on the free agent market. In no particular order here you go: LHP Jerry Blevins – The Los Angeles Dodgers may be closing in on the former Met according to the most recent reports. Blevins was as steady as they come in 2016, pitching to a 2.79 ERA over 73 appearances. The southpaw accumulated 42 innings while pitching to a...
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The New York Mets and St. Lucie County have agreed to a new Facilities Use Agreement for Tradition Field. The agreement is for a term of 25 years and will include $55 million dollars in new improvements and renovations paid for by county issued bonds. The Mets’ rent calls for 50 percent of all stadium revenue from Spring Training Games and Florida State League Games up to $2 million...
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