Robert Gsellman made a rehab start for Mets Double-A affiliate the Binghamton Rumble Ponies Thursday night, and I was on hand with my camera. Here are some of my best pictures from the night, a 6-4 win over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Gsellman did not have the best appearance. After recording a groundout to start the game, he proceeded to then load the bases before walking in a run on four...
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The Colorado Rockies are in third place in the National League West division, but don’t let that fool you. With the Rockies behind the Dodgers (70-31) and the Diamondbacks (57-43), they are currently holding the second Wild Card spot. They are playing very well, but they’re deficient at two positions – and the Mets could help them. Once an MVP threat, right fielder Carlos...
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The San Fransisco Giants traded third baseman Eduardo Nunez to the Boston Red Sox Tuesday night for minor league right-handers Shaun Anderson and Gregory Santos. Nunez, who has the fourth-best batting average since June 1st (.358), will presumably play third base for the Red Sox, though he is proficient at second base and shortstop as well. He has also played corner outfield, but during the...
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Per Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com, the Chicago Cubs are among “several” teams interested in acquiring Mets RHP Seth Lugo. He reports that they “love his spin rate and think he has breakout potential.” Crasnick reports that the Mets aren’t motivated to trade him because, despite his health issues, he is young and affordable. Further, in an underperforming rotation...
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You might think it’s hot in Las Vegas because of the sun, or even the desert climate. In fact, Dominic Smith is so hot right now that he’s heating the surrounding landscape. In July, Smith has a 1.179 OPS which has raised his season slash line to a healthy .339/.392/.528. He has 15 home runs, 30 doubles and 68 RBIs in 101 games. He is a career .303/.367/.433 minor league hitter, but...
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