Every season, baseball fans hear of the players who undergo ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery, more commonly referred to as Tommy John surgery. For the New York Mets, rotation stalwarts such as Matt Harvey, Steven Matz, Zack Wheeler and Jacob deGrom have all undergone their own Tommy John surgeries in the past, joining a growing list of some of the game’s best who have also...
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For the last seven years, the New York Mets have had many of their young, talented arms under the tutelage of a former Cy Young Award winner and World Series MVP throughout their minor league system. As many of the rising arms took shape, this two-time, twenty-game winner helped aid in critiquing, defining and preparing their physical and mental makeup for the major leagues. Frank “Sweet...
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When the New York Mets selected first baseman Peter Alonso out of the University of Florida in the second round of the 2016 MLB Draft, scouts were intrigued with his raw, plus power at the plate. In just 30 games with the Brooklyn Cyclones last year, before he was sidelined the rest of the season due to a broken right pinky finger, Alonso hit five home runs, 12 doubles and a triple in just 109...
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Standing in Foley’s NY Pub and Restaurant last Friday night, the premier baseball establishment in Manhattan featuring a museum-worthy collection of memorabilia and collectibles, I was near the back of the West 33rd Street bar. I was waiting my turn as a member of the media to get the chance to speak with two former starting pitchers who combined to win 356 games, appear in seven All-Star...
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If you stumbled into Foley’s NY Pub and Restaurant last Friday night, you’d find some interesting guests on hand. Sure, you’d be amazed by the vast amount of memorabilia decorating the inside of the bustling pub, with over 3,000 signed baseballs, 500-plus bobbleheads, World Series rings, and jerseys hanging from the ceiling. You’ll see several tables near the back of the...
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