This afternoon, NL manager Bruce Bochy announced that Mets right fielder Carlos Beltran will start as the National League’s designated hitter and bat second in the All Star Game. “I like the fact that he is a switch hitter,” Bochy said of Beltran during the All-Star Game press conference. “He gives you another dynamic in that two hole, which will help us.” In 89 games this season, Carlos Beltran...
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One of our readers, David Dolinsky, sent us an amazing graphic he made to celebrate our All Star shortstop Jose Reyes. Great Job David – Nice Work! Although Jose won’t be playing in Phoenix on Tuesday, he is there celebrating with all the other All Stars today and tomorrow. Yesterday, during ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball, Bobby Valentine mentioned that Jose Reyes ran before the...
Read MoreHere is a re-post of the amazin’ designs that Kelly created for the 2013 All Star Game, which is expected to be played at Citi Field according to multiple reports, including ESPN New York. Major League Baseball plans to play the 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field, though an official announcement may not happen until later this year. Joe D. The only time the Mets have ever hosted “The...
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Matt Harvey signs autographs before the start of the Futures Game (Photo credit to MLB.com) A pair of Mets prospects, RHP Matt Harvey and 3B Jefry Marte, represented the Mets at the 13th annual MLB Futures Game last night at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. Team USA, managed by Mike Piazza who wore a Mets hat, beat the World Team by the score of 6-4 as MLB kicks of All Star Week. 2010...
Read MoreAccording to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, Ike Davis, who has been hobbled with an ankle injury, will begin baseball activities next week. Ike Davis actually ran bearing his full weight on flat ground, not on a treadmill, on Saturday in his native Phoenix, GM Sandy Alderson said. So far, Davis’ injured left ankle has responded well, prompting Alderson to suggest Davis will begin baseball...
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