Though it took awhile, most of the big name free agents are finally off the board. However, there are still some quality players out there, and ones that can benefit the Mets. One in particular is reliever Greg Holland, who would provide a huge boost to New York’s bullpen. The Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves and particularly most concerning, the Washington Nationals, have shown tepid...
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In advance of his projected return to the lineup Monday, Yoenis Cespedes will hit in a minor league game on Saturday. Cespedes has been sidelined with a sore right wrist and received a cortisone shot earlier this week. Original report: March 16, 1:45 p.m. New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes told reporters today that he expects to return to the lineup on Monday when the team travels to West...
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Jim Bowden of The Athletic earlier this week, released his list of spring training performances to believe and disbelieve. One of the players included was Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who Bowden said doesn’t have the skill set to be an everyday major leaguer and is best suited as a fourth or fifth outfielder. Nimmo is off to a fast start this spring, going 10-for-29 with eight runs...
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Good morning, Mets fans! After being signed to a minor league deal on Feb. 26, A.J. Griffin will lead the Mets into battle against the Nationals at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on Saturday. The Nats will counter with Tanner Roark. Yesterday, Jacob deGrom dominated the Orioles’s lineup, showcasing an impressive fastball and a ridiculous change-up. He racked up eight strikeouts and...
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In a classic party game, people are given three options, and putting it as nicely as we can put it, you decided which is the girl/guy you marry, who should be the one you have a fun time with, and who you should just do away with. Given how the Mets Spring Training has transpired, the MMO writers thought it would be fun to play a version of that game with our starting pitchers. Judging from what...
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Jacob deGrom dominated in his five innings of work, and the New York Mets rallied late to tie the Baltimore Orioles 4-4 at First Data Field on Friday afternoon. Pitching Jacob deGrom pithed beautifully in his second start of the spring. He kept the Orioles hitters off balance all afternoon with help from his changeup. DeGrom opened up the game with a five-pitch first inning, which included a...
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