What an incredible and exhilarating two weeks it’s been to be a Mets fan. Here we are only 14 games in and our Mets are on top of the world boasting an MLB best 11-3 record. It is their best start since their 1986 World Series championship season. (Wait, what!) And Iheir eight straight home wins to start the season is the best in team history. A week ago, when I wrote “You bet your...
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On Tuesday, look for Mets catching prospect Kevin Plawecki to make his MLB debut as he takes over for the injured Travis d’Arnaud who suffered a broken hand on Sunday against the Marlins. Here are six things you should know about the former Purdue All American. 1. Plawecki has a short compact swing and impresses scouts with his ability to make excellent contact using keen eyesight,...
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A report by Cody Derespina on Newsday points out that through the Mets’ first seven home games this season, the team is averaging 35,268 fans. 2015: 35,268 (7-0) 2014: 30,506 (2-5) 2013: 27,811 (5-2) 2012: 32,317 (4-3) 2011: 30,027 (1-6) 2010: 32,685 (3-4) 2009: 37,424 (4-3) It’s the highest average attendance during the same time period at Citi Field since its inaugural season in...
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As you all know by now, catcher Travis d’Arnaud fractured the metacarpal of the pinkie finger on his right hand on Sunday and will wear a splint for three weeks. However Mets general manager Sandy Alderson told the New York Post that three weeks was a best case scenario and he could be out for a longer stretch. “There’s no guarantee that he’s going to be fully cleared in three weeks, but...
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Mets 2015 first rounder Michael Conforto had another big game on Sunday going 3-for-5, with a home run and a walk. Today he was recognized as the Player of the Week by the Florida State League for the period of April 9-19. Conforto has excelled through his first week-and-half with the Mets. In 11 games he has batted .366 with four home runs and 13 RBIs. He leads the FSL in homers, RBIs, total...
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