New York Mets assistant general manager John Ricco made some head-turning comments during his press conference Thursday afternoon (video via Anthony DiComo of MLB.com). “We have to collectively look at our position players because I’ve spoken about how we feel about the pitching,” Ricco said. “But on the other side of the ball, the areas where we feel comfortable heading...
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New York Mets assistant general manager John Ricco updated the team’s press corps on starting pitcher Steven Matz on Thursday afternoon. The 27-year-old has been diagnosed with a mild flexor-pronator strain in his left pitching arm and is “likely to miss his next start”, as per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. “There’s a good chance we take the conservative route,”...
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The New York Mets have designated outfielder Kevin Kaczmarski for assignment today as a part of a flurry of roster moves according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Kaczmarski, 26, was a ninth round draft pick in 2015 by the Mets and he made his major league debut in June. He went 0-for-4 with a walk and strikeout in the big leagues for the Mets. The left-handed hitter has slashed .357/.421/.444...
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Thursday, August 2, 2018 • 7:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, N.Y. RHP Mike Foltynewicz (7-7, 3.04) vs. LHP Jason Vargas (2-6, 8.36) SNY • WOR 710 AM • 104.3 WAXQ-FM HD 2 • ESPN 1050 The Mets return home today after dropping both games in Washington, one more significantly than the other. Yesterday the Mets lost by a much more normal 5-3 where Syndergaard had a solid return to the lineup and...
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The New York Mets announced a flurry of personnel moves on Thursday afternoon with infielder Phillip Evans being placed on the 10-day disabled list, right-hander Jacob Rhame being optioned to Triple-A, third baseman Todd Frazier activated off the DL and the contract of righty Bobby Wahl getting purchased from the Las Vegas 51s. Evans left the game on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals...
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No. 30 Ali Sanchez, C Ht: R/R Wt: 196 lb. Level: St. Lucie B/T: R/R Age: 1/20/97 (21) Age Dif: -1.4 Acquired: Signed 2013 (690K Bonus) 2018 Stats: 71 G, 281 PA, 15 2B, 3B, 5 HR, 28 RBI, .267/.299/.387 Previous Rank: 49 The young catcher is known for his plus defense behind the plate with a strong arm, regarded as a good receiver and moves well behind the plate as well. The big key for Sanchez is...
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