It was announced earlier this week that the New York Mets received right-handed pitcher Eric Hanhold from the Milwaukee Brewers as the player to be named later to finish the deal for veteran infielder Neil Walker. Hanhold, 23, was drafted by the Brewers in the sixth round of the 2015 draft from the University of Florida. He struggled in his first two pro seasons (7.43 ERA and 4.81) working...
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Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports recently took a look at the players he thinks are the Top 25 in the upcoming free agent class and where they could possibly land this offseason. Of the 25 he only connects two with the Mets; left-handed starter CC Sabathia and third baseman Todd Frazier. Frazier, ranked No. 18, is hitting .214/.345/.432 with 25 home runs and 71 RBI in 133 games combined between the...
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Jose Reyes recently told reporters to no surprise, that he wants to end his big league career in New York with the Mets. The question, since he’s started hitting, is do the Mets want him back? Reyes began the season as one of the worst players in the majors and was slashing only .184/.261/.286 on June 15 while playing well below average defense. In 258 plate appearances since June 16,...
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3 UP 1. Rosario Raking When he was called up to the majors, Amed Rosario was playing great defensively, and he was finding himself offensively. Well, if the past month is any judge, Rosario has found himself. In the month of September, he’s hitting .429/.478/.476 with a double and a stolen base. It’s more than just the stats. Much like his mentor, Jose Reyes, Rosario has been able...
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Terry Collins decided to sit outfielder Brandon Nimmo on Tuesday and Wednesday with the Mets facing a left-handed starter but he was back in the lineup on Thursday with a righty on the mound. Nimmo went 2 for 5 with a double and a run batted in while playing left field and batting in the number two slot. The 24-year-old is now slashing .284/.410/.414 with six doubles, three home runs and 15 RBI...
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Tonight, the Mets make their final trip over to Cobb County to take on the Atlanta Braves at 7:35 p.m. Rafael Montero will go up against Sean Newcomb. Last night, the Mets were trounced by the Cubs 14-6. Seth Lugo struggled for the Mets and so did most other pitchers who took the mound for the Mets. Brandon Nimmo went 2-for-5 and Dominic Smith homered again, his fourth of the month. Jay Bruce...
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