With various New York Mets jockeying for just a handful of available roster spots this spring, some exciting competitions have emerged from the fracas. But there’s one that’s largely flown under the radar, and it’s shaping up to be just as exciting as the others. Most eyes have been focused on the epic battle at first base between rookie sensation Pete Alonso and former...
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Matt Ehalt of The Record reported on Saturday that rumors circulating regarding the New York Mets roster, specifically the team’s re-hauled relief corps, are close to confirming the team will carry seven relievers heading into the upcoming season. After the headlining group of Edwin Diaz, Jeurys Familia, Seth Lugo, and Justin Wilson at the back-end of the Mets’ bullpen corps, there...
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The New York Mets defeated the Boston Red Sox, 10-2, at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, FL on Saturday afternoon (box score). Zack Wheeler looked terrific, pitching four innings (43 pitches), allowing one hit and striking out three. His fastball touched 97 MPH and his location was impressively locked in. After entering the day with a 10.13 Grapefruit League earned-run average, he lowered that mark...
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After nearly a year-long layoff post-ulnar reconstruction surgery last April, New York Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud played three innings in a “B” game in Port St. Lucie on Thursday, catching for Mets’ reliever Hector Santiago. After the game, d’Arnaud spoke to the team’s media corps (video via Mets social media), seemingly barely able to contain his giddiness...
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New York Mets fifth starter Jason Vargas currently resides in the hottest of seats. As the fan base clamors for free-agent left-hander Dallas Keuchel, and while lower-level options remain unsigned, the Mets’ 36-year-old southpaw is having himself a fine spring, albeit through just two Grapefruit League appearances. Over 4.1 innings of work this spring, Vargas owns a 2.08 earned-run average...
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