Sandy Alderson has made it pretty clear that New York Mets are looking for the bullpen to be far more dominant this upcoming season than it was in 2017. The first move that the Mets GM did to help ensure that was by trading prospects Merandy Gonzalez and Ricardo Cespedes to the Miami Marlins for closer AJ Ramos. Jeurys Familia pitched in only 25 games this past season due to a suspension and...
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We’re all faced with tough decisions in our lives, those that could ultimately impact and alter our dreams. While we should never give up on an aspiring ambition, adulthood and life have a funny and often cruel way of changing our course. We’ve heard people in our lives tell us that it’s time to make practical decisions, to, unfortunately, let go of desired goals we held so...
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Jay Bruce Position: RF/1B Throws: Left – Bats: Left Born: April 3rd, 1987 (Age 30) 2017 Stats: .254/.324/.508, 146 G, 555 AB, 36 HR, 101 RBI, 115 OPS+, 2.9 WAR Jay Bruce has come a long way in the eyes of Mets fans. After his slow start with the team in 2016, many fans were hoping for a trade in the off season, but now that he’s gone, feelings have changed. Bruce came into the 2017 season...
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The Scottsdale Scorpions lost 7-6 in extra innings despite terrific relief appearances from three New York Mets prospects. 2B Luis Guillorme (1-5, 2B, BB, 4 LOB) Playing time has been sparse for the 23-year-old, who hasn’t played since November 3rd. Nevertheless, his stint in the AFL has been impressive, as he has hit .308/.341/.385 and displayed his usual spectacular defense. LHP Kyle Regnault...
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One way the Mets hope improve on what was a horrible pitching staff in 2017 is to limit starters not named Noah Syndergaard and Jacob deGrom to only two times through the lineup according to Marc Carig of Newsday. This means the Mets are likely to carry an eight-man bullpen as they did for a good portion of the 2017 season. In order for that to have a chance to be successful though, the Mets...
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Abbey Mastracco of NJ.com talked to Amed Rosario about his feelings towards now free agent Jose Reyes. Rosario would love to have Reyes back with the Mets telling Mastracco, ”He’s more than a friend, he’s a brother and I’ve learned a lot from him.” Reyes thinks he will have a job if not in New York, but has made it very clear he wants to be a Met for life. Latest...
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