The New York Mets hired Nick Francona, the son of Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, last spring to help with the player development in the minor leagues. Francona, 33, was fired by the Mets in May and says the reasoning goes beyond his work in the front office. The US Marine Corps veteran that served in Afghanistan, believes that Major League Baseball played a role in his firing from the...
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The New York Mets announced a flurry of roster moves on Friday afternoon before they start their three-game series with the New York Yankees. Yoenis Cespedes has been officially activated by the Mets after being on the disabled list since May. Cespedes played in two rehab games for the Gulf Coast League Mets this week including his first pro appearance at first base on Wednesday. In the two...
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Mike Puma of the New York Post is reporting that lefty Jason Vargas will start for the New York Mets on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Vargas has been sidelined with a strained right calf since June 24 (retroactive to June 20) and has made just nine starts for the team. It was previously reported that Mets manager Mickey Callaway was unsure if Vargas return to the Mets rotation once...
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The New York Mets expect that Yoenis Cespedes will be in the lineup on Friday against the New York Yankees according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Mets play three games at Yankee Stadium which would allow Cespedes to work himself back as the designated hitter before returning to National League action against the San Diego Padres on Monday. Cespedes played in two rehab games for the Gulf...
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This is the fifth installment and final installment of the first-half report cards for the New York Mets where we will focus on coaching staff and front office. On Monday, John Flanigan covered the outfielders. Tuesday, Jack Hendon had the difficult task of looking at the Mets bullpen. On Wednesday, Justin Boniello covered the infielders and catchers while Jack Ramsey touched on the starting...
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