The New York Mets (0-1) will host the Miami Marlins (0-1) in their Grapefruit League home opener this afternoon at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie. LHP Justin Nicolino (5-4, 4.01) gets the start for the Marlins and will oppose. RHP Logan Verrett (1-2, 3.59) for the Mets in the 1:10 PM matinee. Also expected to pitch for the Mets this afternoon are RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Zack Thornton, and LHP...
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According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Jacob deGrom had his contract renewed, making him the only non-arbitration eligible player with the Mets unable to agree on a new deal for the 2016 season. Agent Brodie Van Wagenen who represents deGrom, issued the following statement after the Mets’ decision to renew his client’s contract. “We respect the Mets’ right to determine...
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In a season where there is not much doubt who the starting five will be in the Mets pitching rotation, Rafael Montero still has a very important month ahead of him. Marc Carig of Newsday looked at Montero’s forgettable first appearance of spring. Montero, who is trying to regain the trust of the Mets front office, would like to think it was just one of those days for him. “I don’t think it...
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An MMO Fan Shot by Laura (Mookie4ever) Love him or hate him, Daniel Murphy left his mark on the Mets. He was a homegrown player, who was here through the dark years of sub-.500 teams, often providing the only bright spot at the plate to go along with his misadventures in the field and on the bases. Always entertaining, sometimes maddening, he was the perfect incarnation of a NY Met, ironically,...
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The Mets finally took the field today in Viera against the Washington Nationals with Rafael Montero getting the start in the Grapefruit League opener. It did not go as planned at they lost the first game by a 9-4 score and Montero lasted only one inning. Here are some notes from the pitchers: Montero struggled with his control, needing 42 pitches to get through the first inning as he seemed to...
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(Photo: Anthony DiComo, MLB.com) In a few minutes, the Mets will play their first Spring Training game of the season. It also marks the first time the Mets will face Daniel Murphy as a member of the Nationals. It’s a good thing the game will not be televised because I’m not sure my eyes can handle it. I’m hoping the sound of Howie Rose on the radio will prevent my ears from...
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