The Seattle Mariners are still actively scouting the New York Mets according to ESPN New York’s Adam Rubin. He writes that the M’s have been religiously attending Mets games, but that on Monday they doubled their scouting contingent in Port St. Lucie. It’s no secret that Seattle is shopping shortstop Nick Franklin and MLB Trade Rumors suspects they are readying a proposal for the...
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David Wright has had enough of mediocrity with the New York Mets and says he wants to go to the postseason. The captain of the Mets was a guest of Mike Francesa on WFAN Tuesday and said quite emphatically, “No question that everybody’s goal here should be going to the playoffs.” Wright told Francesa he believes the Mets have the ability to make the postseason as long as everyone delivers the...
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Terry Collins told reporters that Dillon Gee or Bartolo Colon will get the ball on Opening Day if Jon Niese isn’t ready to go. Niese made his first start of the spring today against the Cardinals and got roughed up for four runs in his two innings of work. Niese said his shoulder felt good, but there was some concern with his velocity after registering 79 mph with his fastball during the...
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On Monday, the Mets included reliever Josh Edgin among their first wave of cuts and reassigned him to minor league camp. Edgin was not happy with the decision according to several beat reporters, however his reduced velocity has been a big concern and most likely factored into the Mets’ decision. That leaves John Lannan as the lone contender for the role of second lefthander in the...
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5:00 PM After today’s Grapefruit League game, Cesar Puello. Jack Leathersich and John Church were reassigned to minor league camp. 1:00 PM The Mets announced that they’ve optioned LHP Steven Matz, RHP Erik Goeddel, LHP Josh Edgin ans SS Wilfredo Tovar to minor league camp. Other players reassigned to minor league camp today include pitching prospects Logan Verrett, Adam...
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