The Mets send Matt Harvey to the mound to pitch against the Tigers and Jordan Zimmermann at Joker Merchant Stadium today at 1:05 PM. The Mets are 1-1-1 against the Tigers this spring and today’s game is the final match-up between the two clubs. The game will be broadcast on WOR radio. Harvey looks to have his first good start of the spring as he has gone 0-3 with a 7.88 ERA so far. He has...
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As it currently stands, the Mets outfield situation can be accurately described as a logjam. Yoenis Cespedes is a lock to start every day in left field. After him, though, Michael Conforto, Juan Lagares, Jay Bruce, and Curtis Granderson will be fighting for playing time. There are four of them and only two other outfield positions, so Terry has an interesting dilemma on his hands. Conforto is...
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The Mets currently have the best of problems in that they have too many above-average starting pitchers to cram into a 5-man rotation. With four of those spots locked up by Noah Syndergaard, Jacob deGrom, Matt Harvey, and Steven Matz, three young arms were left to compete for the fifth spot. As spring training is winding down, a front runner seems to have emerged. In an effort to limit Zack...
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The Mets travel to Roger Dean Stadium today to face off against the Cardinals. Robert Gsellman is starting for the Mets while Michael Wacha gets the nod for the Cardinals in a 1:05 PM start. Gsellman has pitched seven innings so far this spring training, going 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, striking out four. Also expected to pitch for the Mets are LHP Josh Edgin, LHP Tom Gorzelanny, LHP...
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While the Mets pitching staff has many impressive characteristics, 2016 aimed a spotlight on one of their less desirable traits. 135 runners successfully stole a base off the Mets last season, and while many people think bases are stolen on catchers, that is rarely the case. Bases are usually stolen on pitchers who are either slow to home plate, meaning they take a long time to deliver the...
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