There has been a lot of debate this offseason over the Mets’ center field situation while Michael Conforto is out, particularly regarding Brandon Nimmo and Juan Lagares. While both players have a case for starting over the other, it’s been pretty much accepted that the two will begin in the season in a platoon. Lagares is 28-years-old and has had five weak seasons with the bat, yet...
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I figured I’d take a break from the exciting dullness of Spring Training and let my imagination drift in a different direction. Watching Mets Classics (or something to that effect) over the last few weeks, I must say, seeing Carlos Beltran in the Orange & Blue again was, for lack of a better word, awesome. I found myself not remembering him for Game 7 in 2006 (not going to get into...
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The New York Mets got back into the win column this afternoon after shutting down the Detroit Tigers by a score of 4-2. Pitching: Matt Harvey toed the rubber for the Amazin’s and was terrific. The right-hander fired three scoreless innings, yielded just two hits and one walk and struck out one. He topped out at 96 mph as his velocity continues to climb up the ladder. Jeurys Familia came...
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Making his second start of the Grapefruit League season, right-hander Matt Harvey tossed three scoreless for the Mets today as they hosted the Detroit Tigers at First Data Field. Harvey, 28, needed 48 pitches to get through his outing, tossing 27 of them for strikes. He allowed two hits, walked one, and struck out one in what was another impressive start for the former All-Star. Like Noah...
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Detroit Tigers (6-4-1) vs. New York Mets (3-7-1) Monday, March 5, 2018 • 1:10 p.m. First Data Field • Port St. Lucie, FL RHP Mike Fiers (1-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Matt Harvey (0-0, 4.50) SNY The Mets will take on the Detroit Tigers this afternoon at First Data Field. Matt Harvey will get the ball for the Mets and be opposed by Mike Fiers. Mets Lineup Brandon Nimmo – LF Juan Lagares – CF...
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Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is expected to advance to facing overhand throwing in the cage Tuesday, according to Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News. Slowly but surely for Conforto, who is targeting a return date of around May 1. Original report – March 4, 11:30 a.m. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets are quietly thinking that outfielder Michael Conforto...
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