Kevin Kernan of the New York Post says that the main reason the Mets brought in new hitting coach Kevin Long is because they are betting he can get Curtis Granderson to be the explosive hitter he once was with the Yankees during the 2011 and 2012 seasons when he crushed 84 home runs, drove in 225 runs and scored 238 runs. They are pulling all the plugs to keep Granderson from becoming the next...
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The Mets will play a pair of split squad games this afternoon. RHP Jacob deGrom makes his spring debut and starts opposite Atlanta Braves right-hander Mike Foltynewicz at 1:10 p.m. at Tradition Field. Meanwhile in Jupiter, LHP Steven Matz goes up against against Miami Marlins right-hander Henderson Alvarez at 1:05 p.m. Mets vs Marlins Juan Lagares, CF Curtis Granderson, RF Michael Cuddyer, LF...
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Keith Hernandez circumvented the boycott and was on WFAN on Friday with Joe & Evan. Here is summary of what Keith had to say courtesy of a member of the MMO community, Mr. North Jersey. What To Do With Gee Keith thinks Dillon Gee has the temperament to make the transition to the bullpen and be able to handle a long relief role. He goes on to say Gee would be perfect for that. Keith said he...
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The New York Mets beat the Detroit Tigers by a score of 5-4 at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie courtesy of a walk-off home run by shortstop Matt Reynolds.. Today was all about Matt Harvey Day and the Mets righthander was nothing short of brilliant as he tossed two perfect innings against the Tigers and struck out three in his first game action in 18 months. Harvey was dominating from the start...
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Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy left today’s game in the second inning after he was struck in the top of the right hand on a pitch from Detroit Tigers ace David Price. The Mets later announced Murphy had suffered a contusion, and that he’s leaving to get precautionary X-Rays on his hand. Murphy says it doesn’t feel serious and isn’t overly concerned. We’ll update...
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