Author: John Flanigan

Gomez Sidelined From Grapefruit League Action Due to Work Visa

Last week veteran outfielder Carlos Gomez reported to New York Mets camp, as the team officially signed him to a minor league deal. Gomez has been working out with the team, but is yet to appear in Grapefruit League action, and we now know why. According to reporters, the Mets have said that Gomez can not participate in Grapefruit League action until his work visa is approved. Until then, the...

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Tim Peterson Continues Strong Bid for Bullpen Spot

As we approach Opening Day, the New York Mets continue to make cuts and the Opening Day roster in finally beginning to take shape. However, with just two about weeks left there are still a couple of camp battles to keep an eye on. One of the biggest battles fans have been watching closely over the past couple of weeks is the final two or three bullpen spots. Aside from the definites, only lefty...

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Dominic Smith Enjoys Another Multi-Hit Game

The New York Mets were defeated by the Miami Marlins on Tuesday afternoon by a score of 8-1 at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter. Though the scoreboard may not show it, this game wasn’t just a net negative for the Mets. On the mound, Jacob deGrom struck out six and allowed two runs over five innings. In his fourth start of the spring he reached eighty pitches. In the battle of the final...

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Game Recap: Nimmo Reaches Three Times in Mets Loss to Astros, 6-3

On Monday afternoon, the New York Mets were defeated by the Houston Astros by a score of 6-3 at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. (Box Score) Brandon Nimmo started in center field, and he went 3-for-4 with an RBI, two singles, and a double. Devin Mesoraco got the start behind the plate, and he also had a multi-hit game, going 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles. Pitching Jason Vargas continued...

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Mets Option Lockett, Oswalt to Minor League Camp

On Monday morning, the New York Mets announced that they’ve made another round of roster cuts as they’ve optioned both Corey Oswalt and Walker Lockett to minor league camp. As we progress towards Opening Day, the Mets starters will begin to pitch deeper into games, so this move enables the starting pitching depth in Lockett and Oswalt to see more innings. Oswalt came into camp in...

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