The New York Mets have a ton of holes to fill this offseason though the recent play behind the plate by Travis d’Arnaud and Kevin Plawecki could allow them to focus on other positions besides catcher. On Wednesday night in the Mets 7-1 win over the Atlanta Braves, Travis d’Arnaud drove in three runs and Kevin Plawecki was on base three times. Mets catchers lead the majors this...
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New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson announced that Noah Syndergaard will get the start on Saturday against the Washington Nationals and will pitch one inning. Previously scheduled starter Matt Harvey will come in after the first inning. Syndergaard, 25, has been sidelined since the end of April and recently said that a return this season is important to him. “It’s a personal thing for...
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The New York Mets selected hard throwing right-handed pitcher Tyler Bashlor in the 11th round of the 2013 draft from South Georgia College in Douglas, Georgia. Bashlor was given a $550,000 thousand signing bonus ($450K over slot and 4th highest in draft) to keep him away from his college commitment. He was then sent to the Kingsports Mets in the Appalachian League to make his professional debut....
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Going into this offseason the New York Mets are expected to make improving their National League worst bullpen a top priority a source told Matt Ehalt of North Jersey. The Mets bullpen currently has a 4.84 ERA which ranks highest among NL teams and the second worst in baseball with only the Detroit Tigers 5.51 ERA topping them. Walks and home runs have been a huge issue for the pen, the Mets...
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According to Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News, general manager Sandy Alderson will return to the New York Mets next season. Alderson, 69, would be returning to the Mets for his eighth season after being hired on October 29, 2010. The Mets have followed up a World Series run in 2015 and a Wild Card berth last season with a disappointing 65-87 campaign and have already been eliminated...
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