When the New York Mets re-signed relievers Fernando Salas and Jerry Blevins one of the questions became what will they do to create the two needed spots on the 40-man roster. One of the most talked about options was designating right-handed pitcher Rafael Montero for assignment. Instead, the Mets designated utility guy Ty Kelly for assignment (cleared waivers and returned) and traded...
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Listen to a rare midweek Talkin’ Mets podcast. Today I am joined by Matt Ehalt of The Record who gives me the first Grapefruit League update of the Spring. Matt talks about Zack Wheeler, Travis d’Arnaud and why he believes this is the Mets’ best chance at winning it all. I also contrast the difference between the Mets this Spring and last year and tell you why it’s important for management...
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The New York Mets spring training facility and the home to their Class-A affiliate the St. Lucie Mets has changed it’s name to First Data Field. The complex formerly known as Tradition Field, also serves as the home for the GCL Mets of the Gulf Coast League. A new 10-year deal with First Data was announced by the Mets. First Data is a global payment technologies solutions company from...
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The New York Mets have been waiting a long time to hear from Major League Baseball about Jeurys Familia’s expected suspension. Familia was charged with domestic abuse on October 31, 2016. A complaint filed in court revealed that Familia caused bodily injury to another resulting in a bruised right cheek and scratched chest of the victim. The alleged victim was his wife, Bianca Rivas....
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The New York Mets announced they’ve signed right-handed pitcher Wilfredo Boscan to a minor league deal. He will report to minor league spring training camp. Boscan, 26, made his Major League debut last season with the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 6.46 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 15.1 innings. Boscan made one start and five relief appearances in his first big league action. Boscan pitched in 17 games...
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I was in a Dick’s Sporting Goods this weekend. Being the dedicated New York Mets hot takes specialist that I am, I took a gander at the jerseys they were selling. I saw that they had a bunch, even more than they did for the New York Yankees–anyone who grew up in the New York area knows how much of an anomaly that is. But then I looked through the jerseys. They were all only one...
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