I’m joined by Mark Healey of Gotham Baseball Magazine to preview the 2018 Mets. Hear our opening day memories and thoughts on the team. Me and Mark also tackle some questions about the year ahead for the Amazin’s. Is there reason for optimism this season? Who was the biggest surprise and disappointment in camp? I also tell you about the “Darren Reed Award” to wrap up the...
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In an article from Mike Puma of The New York Post, New York Mets’ outfielder Jay Bruce made some enlightening comments about him possibly playing at first base this season. Bruce, 30, has only 15 games of experience playing the position, and admittedly hasn’t been focused on first-base this spring, saying, “I don’t even think about it,” when asked about his first...
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Good Morning, Folks! Baseball is so close, we can almost hear Howie Rose on the PA system. Latest Mets News According to Matt Ehalt of the Bergen Record, the plan for Bryce Brentz is to pass him through waivers. Ehalt also has quotes from Dave Eiland about this upcoming season and new third baseman, Todd Frazier. David Adler of MLB.com writes about Noah Syndergaard’s blistering fastball....
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The New York Mets’ bullpen has been widely discussed as a big question mark of the team. The potential is there on paper, but how will it pan out? The top guns include closer Jeurys Familia, as well as late relievers AJ Ramos and free agent acquisition Anthony Swarzak. Jerry Blevins, the Mets’ only lefty specialist out of the bullpen, is also one of their top guys. Robert Gsellman,...
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New York Mets starting pitcher Seth Lugo threw five innings in a minor league game today in preparation for his spot in the team’s rotation. In those five innings, the 28-year-old gave up six hits and one earned run, while allowing just one walk and striking out seven. In total, he threw 73 pitches, 52 of which were strikes. Lugo earned a spot in the Opening Day rotation with his...
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The New York Mets bolstered their outfield Monday when they claimed Bryce Brentz off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. While it seems infielder Phillip Evans has the inside track to make the Opening Day roster, he has yet to be added to the 40-man, so things can still change. As for Brentz, New York will likely try and pass him through waivers themselves to keep him in the system, but if they...
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