Neil Ramirez, who the Mets designated for assignment last week, has cleared waivers and is now a free agent according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Ramirez, 28, was ineffective for the Mets, allowing 15 earned runs in 21.0 innings, striking out 26 and walking 17. He had a 6.43 ERA and 5.58 FIP. He has now been an employee of three different teams this summer, the Giants, Blue Jays and Mets. He...
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There are few people left with doubt in their mind that T.J. Rivera can hit at the Major League level. Just when you think MLB pitchers have got him figured out, he has another multi-hit game. Despite his offensive success, however, his future with the team is clouded due to his lack of a position. In an effort to find him a position, the Mets are experimenting with him at third base where he...
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According to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports, the Boston Red Sox have scouted New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores in addition to the previously reported Asdrubal Cabrera and T.J. Rivera. The Red Sox missed out on third base target Todd Frazier when he was traded to the New York Yankees late on Tuesday night. Original Post – July 17 According to Michael Silverman of the Boston...
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After two exciting games coming back from the All Star Break, the Mets came crashing back down to Earth on Sunday to remind everyone that this team is all but mathematically out of the playoff race. You can point fingers at whoever you want, but many believe that manager Terry Collins will be the fall-guy once the season ends. After the Mets were eliminated in the wild card last season, Collins...
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Steven Matz’s last start against the Cardinals was bad. His start against the Rockies on Sunday? Dreadful. The lefty could not record an out in the second inning en route to his third loss of the season. He gave up seven earned runs on nine hits, one walk and one long home run to Nolan Arenado. “It all happened so quick, to be honest,” Matz admitted. “The balls were just...
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