The New York Mets just announced that RHP Jim Henderson has made the Opening Day Roster. Great news for him as he had a terrific Spring for the team. RHP Logan Verrett has also made the team, which means that both Erik Goeddel and Sean Gilmartin will begin the season in Triple-A Las Vegas. Gilmartin will be stretched out as a starter in Vegas and you can bet Goeddel will be the first reliever on...
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We’ve been running the redemption line between our number #14 prospect Gabriel Ynoa and this piece on Jhoan Urena, and likely going to write a few more on the “please don’t give up this guy just yet” lines for a few of our top prospects entering the top part of the MMN top 80. However, I am going to present to you one guy who I swear had a year to forget for my #13th best prospect on the MMN Top...
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The New York Mets snapped their 14-game winless streak with a convincing 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs to wrap up their spring training on a high note. Left-hander Steven Matz started for the Mets and turned in his best performance of the spring, firing five no-hit innings and walking two while striking out six batters. Over his last two starts, Matz allowed just one run and one hit in 9 2/3...
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This is it everybody… The New York Mets complete their two game series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday at Cashman Field in Las Vegas. Mets southpaw Steven Matz opposes Cubs right-hander Jason Hammel in the final spring training game as the Mets try to snap a 14-game winless streak. After tonight’s game the Mets will board a flight to Kansas City for the MLB Season Opener on Sunday...
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Juan Lagares, CF DOB: March 17, 1989 (27 on Opening Day) Bats/Throws: R/R Contract Status: First year of four-year, $23 million extension ($2.5 million salary) 2015 Recap After showing the outrageous potential he had in 2014, Juan Lagares came back down to Earth in 2015 in a big way, seeing a decline in both offensive and defensive value. The thought with Lagares has always been that if he can...
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With Opening Night only two days away, New York Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen told Mike Puma of the New York Post that right-hander Matt Harvey is ready to for his start on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. “His arm feels great,” Warthen said. “The ball is coming out. I thought he got out front a little Wednesday. The velocity is where we want, 94-98...
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