Author: Josh Finkelstein

2017 Mets Report Card: Chris Flexen, RHP

Player Data: Age: 23, B/T: Right/Right 2017 MILB Stats (St. Lucie and Binghamton): 10 GS, 61.1 IP, 6-1, 1.76 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9, 9.2 K/9 2017 MLB Stats: 14 G (9 GS), 48 IP, 3-6, 7.88 ERA, 2.021 WHIP, 6.6 BB/9, 6.8 K/9 Grade: D 2017 Review:  Chris Flexen started the season off at Single-A St. Lucie this season and looked nothing short of spectacular in his three starts at the level. He only...

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Bullpen is the Priority and Everybody Knows It

Yesterday, the Mets hosted a Christmas party for kids, but a few Mets players spoke to the press during the course of the day. One of those players was relief pitcher Jerry Blevins, who spoke to the press on a variety of topics. However, one stood out above the rest as he was asked about what the team needs to contend next season to which he responded as follows: “It’s pretty obvious that we...

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Morning Briefing: Stanton Decision Could Be Coming Soon

Good morning Mets fans! The hot stove took a little cold spell yesterday, but should start heating up with the Winter Meetings only days away. Alex Pavlovic writes that the San Francisco Giants view the Los Angeles Dodgers as the biggest threat to their pursuit of Giancarlo Stanton. Pavlovic also states that the Giants anticpate Stanton to decide whether or not to waive his no-trade clause by...

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Morning Briefing: As Expected, The Dark Knight Returns

Good morning Mets fans! The free agent market got a little larger yesterday after the non-tender deadline last night. Latest Mets News  The Mets tendered contracts to all of their players yesterday before the 8 p.m. deadline. Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that the Mets are open to the idea of giving Jay Bruce a three-year deal. However, he is still looking for a five-year deal at the...

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Morning Briefing: Hot Stove Getting Warmer

Good morning Mets fans! The MLB non-tender deadline is tonight at 8 p.m. and will likely add some more players to free agency. The Mets have nine arbitration eligible players and all are expected to be tendered a contract. Latest Mets News  Jon Heyman on the Fan Rag Sports Network reports that the Mets are looking at five potential trade candidates at second base. He also reports in the same...

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