The baseball world has lost a legend. Hall of Fame outfielder Frank Robinson passed away on Thursday, succumbing to an extended battle with bone cancer. He was 83. Born on August 31, 1935, in Beaumont, Texas, Robinson was signed by the Cincinnati Reds as an amateur free agent prior to the 1953 season. After making his major league debut in 1956, Robinson spent ten seasons in Cincy, slashing...
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If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a fan of the New York Mets who are, of course, members of the National League. All of us have been watching “traditional baseball” all our lives and, to an extent, there’s a sense of pride that comes along with that — at least in my opinion. When the American League adopted the designated hitter in 1973, I don’t...
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In a candid interview with Kevin Kernan of the New York Post, New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway spoke in-depth about his expectations for the 2019 season, as well as improvements and adjustments he plans to make in his second season at the helm of the Metsies. With a new general manager in Brodie Van Wagenen, a revamped front office and coaching staff, as well as a host of new faces...
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According to Ken Davidoff of the New York Post, the New York Mets have signed free-agent southpaw Sean Burnett to a minor-league contract without an invite to major-league camp. Davidoff does note that the 36-year-old “will probably pitch in some big-league games”. Burnett most recently pitched in the majors with Washington in 2016 (3.18 earned-run average over ten relief...
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New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen addressed the media on Monday at Citi Field, just before the team’s trucks embarked on their haul to Port St. Lucie for Spring Training. One of the many topics the first-time GM touched on was the team’s $29 million man, outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. Cespedes, 33, has been sidelined since May with a plethora of issues all stemming from...
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