Author: Tim Ryder

Jed Lowrie Arrives At Camp Wearing Full-Length Leg Brace

Rehabbing New York Mets infielder Jed Lowrie arrived at Mets camp in Port St. Lucie on Sunday wearing a brace on his left leg that extended from his thigh to just above his ankle, but wouldn’t confirm what was exactly ailing him to the team’s media corps. Lowrie has seen just eight plate appearances (0-for-7, walk following his activation from the IL on September 7 last season) since...

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Noah Syndergaard Eager To Reach “Thor” Expectations

In a terrific interview with Joel Sherman of the New York Post, New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard touched on a range of topics, including his “bashful” beginnings, the parallels between the early parts of his and current Yankees ace Gerrit Cole’s careers, and his goals for the 2020 season and beyond. Last year proved — to Syndergaard and all other interested...

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Featured Post: Mets’ High Hopes For 2020 Are Justified

Optimism always runs high when Spring Training opens, no matter the team, no matter the expectations. The 2020 New York Mets are no exception. Though, they appear to have the talent to back up the lofty goals they’re setting for themselves. Mets outfielder Michael Conforto — personally looking to build off of his solid 2019 (.257/.363/.494, 33 HR, 92 RBIs, 126 wRC+, 3.7 fWAR) —...

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Luis Guillorme Unconcerned With Role, Simply “Fighting For A Spot”

In a conversation with Justin Toscano of The Record, New York Mets utility man Luis Guillorme made it clear he’s not worried about how he’ll fit into the Mets’ plans this season. He’s focused solely on performing well enough this spring to carve out a spot on this roster. “That’s not my place [to speculate on his “potential role” in 2020]....

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Jake Marisnick: “There’s A Line And It Was Definitely Crossed”

In his first public statements as a member of the New York Mets and also since reports surfaced of the Houston Astros employing illegal sign-stealing technology during the 2017 and 2018 season, outfielder Jake Marisnick took some time ahead of his press conference to address his involvement, as well as his remorse. “I want to start with apologizing for what happened in 2017. I feel...

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