Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that the Mets have put together a lineup of starting pitchers for their first five spring training games, with Walker Lockett set to take the hill for their opening contest this coming Saturday – Feb. 23 – against the Atlanta Braves. Jacob deGrom gets the ball the following day in a split-squad contest against the Houston Astros (also a home...
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The Mets don’t really seem to care about defense. No, really — looking at the scope of their offseason, it’s hard to find the Mets either picking up a player who is considered elite defensively or representing a specific upgrade at a given position. Instead, they’ve gone out and picked up a series of versatile players with above-average bats or players at positions where the...
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On Monday afternoon the New York Mets added another depth piece, as infielder Adeiny Hechavarria passed his physical in Port St. Lucie, making his minor league deal with a an invite to big league camp official. General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen, manager Mickey Callaway, and bench coach Jim Riggleman wined and dined with Hechavarria last week, and they told the 29-year old shortstop “all...
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David Peterson Position: SP B/T: L/L Age: September 3, 1995 (23) Acquired: First round (20th) of 2017 Amateur Draft from U. Oregon 2018 Stats (High & Low-A): 22 GS, 553 BF (25.1 BF/G), 3.16 ERA, 2.77 FIP, 1.17 WHIP, 8.09 K/9, 2.11 BB/9 The concept of positional depth is perhaps the most important component of a team’s overall strength. With injuries as prevalent as they are in...
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According to a report by Keona Gardner of TC Palm, the New York Mets and St. Lucie County have reached an agreement on Tuesday, to renovate First Data Field, the spring training home of the Mets. The new agreement will keep the Mets in Port St. Lucie until 2042 according to the report, and will include $57 million in renovations and improvements. The Mets will be responsible for $2 million of...
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Infielder Manny Machado has agreed to a deal with the San Diego Padres, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports further that the deal is for 10 years and $300 million. As Feinsand points out, it is the biggest free agent contract in the history of American sports. Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports also reports that there is an opt-out clause after the fifth season. Machado is...
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