The New York Mets spring training facility and the home to their Class-A affiliate the St. Lucie Mets has changed it’s name to First Data Field. The complex formerly known as Tradition Field, also serves as the home for the GCL Mets of the Gulf Coast League. A new 10-year deal with First Data was announced by the Mets. First Data is a global payment technologies solutions company from...
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The New York Mets announced they’ve signed right-handed pitcher Wilfredo Boscan to a minor league deal. He will report to minor league spring training camp. Boscan, 26, made his Major League debut last season with the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 6.46 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 15.1 innings. Boscan made one start and five relief appearances in his first big league action. Boscan pitched in 17 games...
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The New York Mets top two prospects Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith were taking batting practice today in Port St. Lucie. Rosario and Smith finished the 2016 playing for the Double-A Binghamton Mets manning shortstop and first base respectively. Mets outfield prospect Wuilmer Becerra was added to the 40-man roster this offseason to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. Becerra had surgery on his...
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New York Mets pitchers and catchers have now been in camp for six days and here I will show you some of my best pictures from the week. Above is the infectious smile of the Mets top prospect Amed Rosario. He’s been working hard this offseason and even added some upper body strength. Look at that release point from the new Met submariner Ben Rowen. The Mets brought in the 28-year old righty...
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1. Zack Wheeler played catch on Friday and felt fine. He will throw a bullpen session soon, possibly on Sunday. On Wednesday, it was reported that Wheeler felt “tenderness” in his right elbow after his most recent bullpen. I think it’s safe to say that there was some overreaction to the tenderness news from Wheeler. He has barely pitched the last two plus seasons coming off...
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