On Sunday afternoon, the New York Mets were defeated by the Houston Astros 10-1 in their second game of Spring Training play. For the first time this spring, 2018 National League Cy Young award winner Jacob deGrom took the mound. He allowed one run over an inning of work. Offensively, top prospect Pete Alonso continued his strong start to the spring. After homering in his first at-bat on...
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On Monday afternoon the New York Mets added another depth piece, as infielder Adeiny Hechavarria passed his physical in Port St. Lucie, making his minor league deal with a an invite to big league camp official. General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen, manager Mickey Callaway, and bench coach Jim Riggleman wined and dined with Hechavarria last week, and they told the 29-year old shortstop “all...
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Though many players reported to Port St. Lucie last week, Monday morning kicked off the first official full squad workout of 2019 Spring Training for the New York Mets. Dominic Smith is seen here with Binghamton Rumble Ponies hitting coach Tony Jaramillo. Smith is coming off a pretty miserable 2018 season. In 56 games at the big league level, he hit .224/.255/.420 with an 87 OPS+, five home...
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With full squad workouts beginning this week and exhibition games kicking off this weekend, the MMO editors will be breaking down our top players to watch in camp. To kick things off, I will be discussing centerfielder Keon Broxton. The Mets acquired Broxton from the Milwaukee Brewers in early January in exchange for RHP Bobby Wahl, RHP Adam Hill, and INF Felix Valerio. The 28-year old...
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Following the Mets’ first full squad workout of the spring on Monday morning, manager Mickey Callaway spoke with reporters, here’s what we learned: 1 Callaway Praised the Mets’ Experience One of the big things that Mickey Callaway focused on Monday afternoon was the experience that this 2019 Mets ball club has. This offseason alone, the Mets added veterans Jed Lowrie, Wilson...
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