New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson made it obvious during the trade season this year he was looking to add arms that could help in the team’s bullpen in the near and long-term. Here’s how I rank the arms from top to bottom Alderson traded for with player traded for in parentheses: Jamie Callahan (RHP, AAA Las Vegas, Addison Reed) 2017 Stats: 50 IP, 48 H, 17 ER, 17 BB, 7...
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With the injury to Michael Conforto knocking him out for the remainder of the 2017 season it looks like Brandon Nimmo will be given every opportunity to prove he can be an everyday player for the New York Mets. Nimmo, 24, is hitting .264/.391/.340 in 65 plate appearances this year in the big leagues while playing all three outfield spots. The Mets currently have only three outfielders on the...
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There’s no sugarcoating it, Travis d’Arnaud has been awful offensively in the second half slashing only .248/.280/.327 with only one home run. Back-up catcher Rene Rivera was claimed off waivers last week by the Chicago Cubs. Enter, Kevin Plawecki. The New York Mets have a gaping hole at the catcher position going into the 2018 season and Plawecki is currently showing signs of...
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New York Mets star outfielder Michael Conforto left Thursday’s game with a dislocated shoulder meaning he will, at the very least, need a stint on the 10-day disabled list. Conforto’s injury leaves the Mets with Yoenis Cespedes, Brandon Nimmo and Juan Lagares as the only outfielders left on the active roster. Matt Reynolds has played there some this season, but would be a stretch for...
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As reported by Michael Mayer of MMO yesterday on twitter, New York Mets first base prospect Peter Alonso has been promoted to the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Alonso, 22, hit .286/.361/.516 with 23 doubles, 16 home runs and 58 RBI in 308 at-bats for the St. Lucie Mets to begin the season. His 16 homers are tied for the lead in the Florida State League and his .878 OPS is second best. The...
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