Author: Michael Mayer

Mets Minors Recap: Peterson Dominates in Final Start

Sacramento (55-83) 7, Las Vegas (69-69) 3   Box Score Peter Alonso 1B: 2-4, 2 2B, BB, K, .261/.360/.586 Dominic Smith LF: 0-5, K, .258/.328/.380 Patrick Kivlehan RF: 2-4, 2B, .312/.366/.579 Jose Lobaton C: 2-4, K, .354/.432/.608 Alonso continues to take strong at-bats and hit the ball hard, as he smashes two doubles last night. Smith had a tough game overall, with five weak at-bats as well as...

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Eric Hanhold, Tim Peterson Will Join Mets on Saturday

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway told reports on Friday night that right-handed relievers Eric Hanhold and Tim Peterson will the first group of September call ups on Saturday. Hanhold, acquired in the Neil Walker trade, will need to be added to the Mets 40-man roster. The tall righty has a heavy sinker and sharp slider. He has a 4.20 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 2.90 FIP and 10.4 K/9 in 49.1 innings...

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My Obscure Mets Team: Position Players (Part 1)

With the current New York Mets just playing out the string in a second straight disappointing season I thought it would be fun to get peoples thoughts on their favorite obscure/part-time Mets players on Twitter. Given the strong response and awesome names brought up by numerous people I decided to put together an obscure Mets team. For criteria I decided to go with players that played less than...

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Kelenic Finishes First Pro Regular Season Off Strong

The New York Mets selected outfielder Jarred Kelenic with their first round pick in June and the early returns have been impressive for the 19-year-old. Kelenic was viewed as the top prep bat when the Mets took him with the sixth overall pick from Waukesha, Wisconsin. The left-handed hitter and thrower got his career off to a fantastic start in the Gulf Coast League when he slashed...

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Mets Should Target Yasmani Grandal This Offseason

The New York Mets 2018 season is winding down with only 29 games left and I want to start talking about a key player that the new general manager should target this upcoming offseason, Yasmani Grandal. Grandal, 29, is currently hitting .242/.350/.475 with 126 wRC+, 17 doubles, 22 homers and 60 RBI in 428 plate appearances for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The switch hitter ranks second among MLB...

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