Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports is reporting that the New York Mets are expected to interview former employee Gary LaRocque for their GM opening. LaRocque, 65, is currently working as the director of players development for the St. Louis Cardinals and has spent 43 years in professional baseball. The former Mets’ scouting director worked in the organization from 1998 through 2006 and has been...
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On Thursday, we went through some of David Wright’s biggest moments on the offensive side, so today let’s look at the iconic moments from the two-time Gold Glover’s defense. Wright certainly had his ups and downs when it came defensively during his career with the Mets but he won back-to-back gold gloves in 2007 and 2008. He should’ve won again in 2012 when he led the NL...
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New York Mets right-handed relievers Seth Lugo and Robert Gsellman will not pitch during the final series of the 2018 season because of workload according to manager Mickey Callaway. Lugo, 28, finishes off a strong season with a 2.66 ERA, 3.17 FIP, 1.08 WHIP and 103 strikeouts compared to only 28 walks in 101.1 innings. He made 54 appearances including five starts and set a new career-high with...
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New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway announced that David Wright will be the first pinch hitter used on Friday night against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. Callaway also said that Wright will bat third and play third on Saturday against the Marlins. Saturday will be Wright’s final game as Callaway says he will not play on Sunday. The Mets will also have a brief postgame tribute for...
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New York Mets outfielder Juan Lagares was on the field before the team’s 4-1 on Thursday running for the first time since hitting the disabled list in May. Lagares, 29, had surgery in May to repair a complete tear of the plantar plate in his left big toe and will finish the 2018 season having played in 30 games. The defensive stud told Anthony DiComo of MLB.com that he is hoping to be 100%...
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