Matt Wieters, C Position: Catcher/First base Bats: Switch – Throws: Right Born: May 21, 1986 (Age 30) Qualified Offer: No When Matt Wieters was drafted fifth overall in the 2007 MLB First-Year Player Draft, there were high expectations and hopes riding on the shoulders of the sizable junior out of Georgia Tech. Listed at six-foot-four and two-hundred twenty-five pounds coming out of...
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Roughly 60 scouts representing approximately 18 teams came to watch watch Greg Holland throw about 35 pitches at his showcase on Monday, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. One scouts said he was hitting 89-90 mph with his fastball and that more importantly, the former Royals closer looked healthy. “He had good extension, which suggests he is healthy. This is his fastball in...
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According to Marc Carig of Newsday, the Mets may not re-sign Bartolo Colon this offseason. According to Carig’s sources, the 43 year old may command a multi-year deal coming off his best season as a Met. The 2016 season was easily Colon’s best season as a Met. Overall, Colon was 15-8 with a 3.43 ERA and a 1.210 WHIP. Each of those numbers were the best the 2016 All Star has put up...
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NEIL WALKER, 2B Player Data: Age: 31, B/T: S/R, Free Agent: 2017 2016 Primary Stats: .282/.347/.476, 23 HR, 55 RBI, 458 PA 2016 Review: Like most of the Mets, it was an up and down season for Neil Walker. Also like most of the Mets (at least it seemed like most of the Mets), he suffered a serious injury and finished his year on the disabled list. Walker, acquired by the Pirates for Jonathan...
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There are many factors to consider when voting for a candidate for President of the United States today. At this point, every pitch and angle has been discussed ad nauseam on the web, in print, and on talk radio and cable television. Hopefully, you have all made your decisions by now. However, if you are still undecided or are looking for a good reason to change your mind, maybe the following...
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WILMER FLORES, 1B, 2B, 3B Player Data: Age 25, Bats Right, Throws: Right, Arbitration Eligible (1) 2016 Primary Stats: 103 G, 16 HR, 14 2B, 49 RBI, 267 AVG, .319 OBP, .469 SLG 2016 Review: WIIILLLLLMMMAAAAA! A big fan favorite, Wilmer Flores had his ups and downs in 2016, but mostly gave the Mets what they needed: A guy who could fill many roles and swing the bat. Now, Wilmer got off to an...
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