Author: Michael Mayer

Fernando Salas Unable To Pitch Due To Visa Issues

New York Mets right-handed reliever Fernando Salas has yet to pitch in a Grapefruit League game this spring despite being listed as a scheduled pitcher multiple times. Kristie Acket of New York Daily News reports that Salas was unable to get a work visa to pitch in springs games for the Mets but has been throwing in simulated games. The Mets are hopeful that Salas will get his work via for the...

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Jose Reyes Finally Takes Fly Balls in Center

New York Mets infielder Jose Reyes took fly balls on Wednesday at the First Data Field complex in center field. Reyes at least getting some reps in center has been talked about for awhile and the Mets stuck to their plan despite the recent setback for David Wright that makes Jose the team’s everyday third baseman. The outfield is basically brand new for Reyes who hasn’t played out...

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Spring Training Recap: Mets Offense Quiet in 6-1 Loss To Cardinals

The New York Mets lost today at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter to the St. Louis Cardinals by a 6-1 score. The Mets didn’t get on the board until infielder Phillip Evans hit a solo home run in the top of the ninth inning in his only at-bat of the game. Michael Conforto continued his great spring with two more hits including a single off lefty Brett Cecil. He’s now 7 for 13 with two...

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Update: Lucas Duda Feels Better, Cleared To Hit

Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Lucas Duda is feeling healthy and expects to make his Grapefruit League debut in the coming days. He was cleared to resume hitting today. “It’s nice to come to the field and be able to play baseball,” he said. Last Report – Feb 25 Mets manager Terry Collins spoke to reporters after this afternoon’s 8-6 loss to the Nationals and said...

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MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Marlins, 1:05 PM

New York Mets vs Miami Marlins Roger Dean Stadium, 1:05 PM (WOR) RHP Seth Lugo vs LHP Wei-Yin Chen Yesterday’s Game – Tom Gorzelanny coughed up four runs in the ninth inning to spoil a 2-1 lead and the Mets lost 5-2 to the Houston Astros. Asdrubal Cabrera and Wilmer Flores each homed in the game. Phillips Evans went 0 for 3 at the plate but made several sparkling plays defensively at...

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