One of the Mets’ bigger storylines this spring training season will undoubtedly be the return of Zack Wheeler. The former top prospect underwent Tommy John surgery in 2015, and has missed each of the last two seasons. If it seems like he hasn’t pitched in forever, that’s because he hasn’t. And boy, have things changed since he last suited up. If he does return to the...
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Good morning everyone. Spring training was in full force on Monday with pitchers and catchers beginning to get work in as they prepare themselves for the 2017 season. One of the most interesting bits coming out of Terry Collins’ first presser of the year was that we will be seeing an open competition for the fifth spot in the rotation. Collins spoke to the media, advising that Zack Wheeler...
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According to what a source told MMO’s Michael Mayer, utility outfielder Ty Kelly has cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas. Kelly had been designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for reliever Jerry Blevins. Kelly does have the option of declining the assignment and becoming a free agent. In 39 games for the Mets in 2016, the utility man hit...
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1. Zack Wheeler will be a starting pitcher in spring training and will be monitored closely. Terry Collins also said that he might end up being a reliever because they are expecting some sort of innings limit for him, and don’t want to be stuck with the obligation to shut him down late in the season. While Wheeler is a starter, he isn’t a lock for the rotation. Collins said that what...
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According to multiple sources, the Nationals and first baseman Adam Lind have agreed on a one-year contract worth $1 million. The deal also includes an option for 2018 with a $500k buyout. The 33 year-old slugger hit .239/.286/.431 last season, hitting 20 home runs and driving in 58. It was the sixth time in his career he has hit at least 20 home runs in a season and the second consecutive year....
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Mets GM Sandy Alderson did an exclusive Q&A with the New York Post’s Steve Serby recently, and talked about his expectations for the 2017 season, manager Terry Collins and the National League East (specifically the Nationals) among other things relevant to the state of the Mets. Alderson said that he thinks the team will perform at a level similar to what we saw from the 2015 team...
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