Asdrubal Cabrera, SS Bats/Throws: S/R DOB: November 13, 1985 (30 on Opening Day) Contract: First year of two-year, $18.5 million deal 2015 Recap Asdrubal Cabrera did not (and probably will never) regain his form that saw him hit 25 home runs with the Indians five seasons ago, but his 2015 season was undoubtedly solid. Over 143 games with the Rays, Cabrera smacked 15 home runs and slashed...
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The New York Mets were defeated by the Miami Marlins by a score of 2-1 on Monday afternoon at Tradition Field. Jacob deGrom started for the Mets and tossed four scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and a walk while striking out five Marlins in a 59-pitch effort. There was some concern about deGrom’s velocity which topped out at 93 mph today, down a couple of ticks from his 2015...
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Curtis Granderson, RF Bats/Throws: L/R DOB: March 16, 1981 (35 on Opening Day) Contract status: Third year of 4yr/$60 million deal ($16 million salary) 2015 Recap What a difference a year makes. After a very disappointing 2014 season, Curtis Granderson had his best year at the plate since 2011. After a dismal .227/.326/.388 from the slugger in 2014, Granderson hit .259/.364/.457 with 26 home...
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Soon to be father Jacob deGrom takes the mound at Tradition Field this afternoon as the New York Mets host the Miami Marlins on Monday at 1:10 PM (SNY). Right-hander Jarred Cosart gets the start for the Marlins. Note: Relievers Josh Edgin and Erik Goeddel both pitched in an intra-squad game on Sunday, marking the first time in spring training that they faced live batters. New York Mets Curtis...
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Kristie Ackert of the Daily News is reporting that after Matt Harvey starts on Opening Night against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, right-hander Noah Syndergaard will pitch Game 2 on April 5. However, Mets manager Terry Collins said on Monday that Syndergaard’s appearance during the game “could come in relief” as the team considers “piggy-backing”...
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Neil Walker, 2B Bats/Throws: S/R DOB: September 10, 1985 (30 on Opening Day) Contract: 3rd-year arbitration eligible (Projected $10.7 million) 2015 Recap After a career year in 2014, Neil Walker saw a big drop in offensive production with the Pirates. In 2014, Walker slashed .271/.341/.467 with 23 home runs in 137 games. He saw his power go up significantly with a career-high .195 ISO and 51...
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