Shortstop is one of the more specialized positions in all of baseball, though there’s no shortage of clean hands, quick footwork, and moderate hitting ability in the NL East. Even at the bottom of the bin, there’s still potential to be realized, though there’s far more talent towards the top – in some cases, more than a general manager could ask for. The Mets are spoiled...
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Good morning, Mets fans! I hope everyone is staying safe out there during this difficult time. Here’s everything you need to know on this Tuesday morning: Latest Mets News According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, Sandy Alderson, says the Mets, and other teams should shut down their facilities. Latest MLB News Bill Baer of NBC Sports wrote about Eric Sim and his gift card drive for...
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As the the novel coronavirus situation changes daily, it’s becoming even more difficult to think about projections. Following CDC guidelines, it looks impossible right now for baseball to come back before June. This is an interesting scenario for some players, including Yoenis Céspedes. The outfielder was supposed to debut in spring training sometime around when baseball games were...
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On Monday, Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert Manfred conducted a conference call with all 30 teams to discuss the timing of Opening Day. It was originally scheduled for March 26 and was already pushed back at least two weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended on Sunday night that organizers cancel or postpone in-person events that...
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MLB and the MLBPA announced Monday a joint $1 million donation to help combat hunger in wake of the coronavirus outbreak that has led to school closures, an interruption of work and quarantines. The donation will reportedly be split between the organizations Feeding America and Meals on Wheels America. The press release can be found below: MLB and the MLBPA announce a joint $1M donation to help...
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At 24-33 heading into June, it seemed highly unlikely we’d see the Washington Nationals crowned 2019 World Series champions almost five months later. Alas, 69 wins over 105 games down the stretch — plus an incredible postseason run — brought the Nats their first championship in the 51-season history of the franchise (35 of those in Montreal; 1969 to 2004). Young positional...
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