One position the New York Mets need to upgrade this offseason is catcher after the group of Kevin Plawecki, Travis d’Arnaud, Tomas Nido, Devin Mesoraco and Jose Lobaton disappointed during the 2018 season. The Mets catchers had a combined 0.4 fWAR this season, ranking 25th out of 30 major league teams. Their wRC+ tied them for 20th offensively, and their highest ranking catcher on defense...
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According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya will be the top adviser to new GM Brodie Van Vagenen. Puma also notes that assistant GM John Ricco and special assistant J.P. Ricciardi have been told they are wanted back if they decided to stay. The Mets introduced Van Wagenen as their new GM on Tuesday and he said that he believes he has full...
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The New York Mets announced that Yoenis Cespedes underwent surgery today to remove the calcifications in his left heel. Cespedes, 33, underwent decalcification surgery on his right heel on August 1. He is unlikely to start running again until March. After hitting the disabled list with a right hip flexor strain in May, the 33-year-old was activated on July 20 against the Yankees. After leaving...
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BOSTON RED SOX (2-0) vs. LOS ANGELES DODGERS (0-2) Friday, October 26, 2018 • 8:09 p.m. ET • Dodger Stadium • Los Angeles, CA RHP Rick Porcello (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. RHP Walker Buehler (0-0, 0.00) World Series Game 3 • TV: FOX • Radio: WEEI 93.7 FM, ESPN Radio, WCCM 1490 AM (Spanish) The Boston Red Sox have a 2-0 series lead after taking both games at Fenway Park. Porcello is 1-0 with a 4.22 ERA...
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The Toros del Este of the Dominican Winter League has released New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith after just seven games. Smith, 23, was hitting .133/.187/.166 with more strikeouts (5) than hits (4) in 30 at-bats. The entire 2018 season has been a struggle for Smith. Despite showing up to spring camp in terrific shape, he also showed up for the first game late and was scratched...
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