In the latest episode of Simply Amazin, Tim is joined by Brian Wright, author of the new book The New York Mets All-Time All-Stars, from Rowman & Littlefield. Brian compiled the team’s best players at each position over the course of the Mets’ 58 major league seasons, using traditional and advanced stats, as well as the players’ overall contributions to the Amazins, to fill...
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In a terrific sit-down with Justin Toscano of The Record, New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto spoke at-depth about his development as a ballplayer since being drafted by the Mets in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft, his approach at the plate in the days of advanced metrics, as well as what he expects from himself moving forward. It’s been a bit of a wild ride for Conforto, but...
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Newly acquired right-handed starter Rick Porcello threw two scoreless innings Thursday night versus the Marlins, only giving up two base hits and striking out two. Porcello retired the opening duo in the bottom of the first, getting leadoff man Jonathan Villar to ground out before winning an eight-pitch battle with Brian Anderson on a strikeout looking. The Marlins did threaten with two outs,...
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Good Morning, Mets fans! Another week in the books, as spring baseball rolls right along. The Mets fell to 1-5-1 with a loss to the 6-0 Marlins on Thursday night, 3-1. Rick Porcello tossed two scoreless innings with two strikeouts in his second spring start. Right-handers Brad Brach and Robert Gsellman each tossed a scoreless inning. Prospect Edgardo Fermin knocked in the only Mets run with a...
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MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reports that the Mets have “checked in on” free agent catcher Russell Martin, as have the Oakland Athletics. Martin, who turned 37 on the 15th, has already turned down offers this winter, citing a family situation (first mentioned last week by the New York Post’s Joel Sherman). He appeared in 83 games with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019, slashing...
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The New York Mets (1-5-1) played a rare evening Spring Training game on Thursday, taking on the undefeated Miami Marlins (6-0) under the lights at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, falling by a score of 3-1. Box Score A couple of off-field issues were of note before the game: Outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who has been undergoing testing for a cardiac issue, has been cleared to resume baseball...
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