Mets prospect Gerson Bautista may have never thrown a pitch above Single-A, but that won’t stop him from trying to play in Queens this year. The right-hander is one of the youngest players at camp, but also has one of the most potent fastballs in the system, which he believes will punch his ticket to the majors in 2018, according to Tim Healey of Newsday. “This is the year I’ve been...
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According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, Mets outfielder Michael Conforto has progressed better than anyone could have hoped for. With that being said, the outfielder expects to play in a Grapefruit League game next week. Conforto underwent surgery in September after tearing the posterior capsule in his shoulder in an August game. The recovery process has been laborious, but Conforto has...
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While Adrian Gonzalez’s bat hasn’t exactly lit up the world yet this spring, the first baseman will have every opportunity to prove he can turn things around. With Dominic Smith injured and missing all but one Spring Training game so far, it appears Gonzalez has already won the job for Opening Day. Gonzalez hit just .242/.287/.355 in 252 plate appearances last season while being...
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It was Noah Syndergaard who once said about hitters getting bent out of shape due to being pitched inside: “They can meet me 60 feet and six inches away.” New Mets pitching coach Dave Eiland, with the go from manager Mickey Callaway, has instilled in his pitching staff the importance of pitching inside to opposing batters. “Don’t let hitters get comfortable,’’ Eiland told The New...
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The Philadelphia Phillies made a big splash Sunday evening, landing starting pitcher Jake Arrieta on a three-year, $75 million pact. Philadelphia has been rebuilding the past several seasons, but are now ready to try and thrust themselves back into contention. They have also signed first baseman Carlos Santana and relievers Pat Neshek and Tommy Hunter this winter. Coupled with pitcher Aaron...
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