Author: Joe D

Syndergaard Grateful For Support, Vows To Return Stronger

After tonight’s 7-5 win against the Atlanta Braves,  New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard took to Twitter to express his love of the team and the fans while committing to return from his injury stronger and better than ever. “I want to thank all the Mets fans who sent well wishes.  I am truly grateful for your support. I HATE  not competing and being with my teammates, but I...

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Alderson: Syndergaard’s Timetable For Return Should Be ‘Measured In Weeks’

Sandy Alderson spoke to reporters at SunTrust Park Monday afternoon to shed some light on Noah Syndergaard’s injury. “I don’t think this period is going to be measured in days, I think it’s going to be measured in weeks,” Sandy Alderson said. “So rather than speculate about when he will be back… It’s going to be a considerable amount of time and I...

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Will Mets Ever Get Things Right With Injuries?

This was a harrowing week for the New York Mets on the injury front, however things reached a climax on Sunday, when they not only got massacred by the Washington Nationals 23-5, but lost right-hander Noah Syndergaard to a lat injury in the process. With one out in the second inning, Syndergaard clutched his right armpit and was in obvious discomfort after throwing a 90 mph changeup to Bryce...

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A Star Is Born

Back in spring training when it appeared all but done that Michael Conforto would begin the season in Triple-A Las Vegas, I certainly wasn’t happy about it. But as I wrote at the time, it’s not a big deal because this is baseball and talent always finds its way to the top. As it so happened, an injury to Juan Lagares got Conforto on the opening day roster, and then another injury to...

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Report: Group Led by Derek Jeter and Jeb Bush Wins Auction to Buy Marlins

A report by Scott Shosnick of Bloomberg, says a group led by former Florida governor Jeb Bush and former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter have won the auction to purchase the Miami Marlins, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person requested anonymity because the sale contract hasn’t been signed. The person declined to say how much the group paid for the team, which is...

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