With Spring Training just two weeks away, Mets manager Terry Collins revealed his “first-choice” lineup that he will most likely use during the 2016 season. (New York Post) Curtis Granderson David Wright Yoenis Cespedes Lucas Duda Neil Walker Michael Conforto Travis d’Arnaud Asdrubal Cabrera “We’ve got some real pros and some real versatility,” said Collins....
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In an exclusive interview with Kevin Kernan of the New York Post, manager Terry Collins explained what his message to the players will be when they begin arriving to Port St. Lucie for the start of Spring Training. “I told the players that last day, ‘You knew what it took to get here, now what are we going to do better, so we can finish it off,’ ” he said. “And that is going to be the message in...
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I remember watching the Munsters when I was a kid and even then I didn’t understand the whole Marilyn Munster thing. In what world was she more attractive than Lily? I mean I understand Lily is undead and all, but come on. Sometimes I’d see Al Lewis (sad that he passed) sweeping the sidewalk on Bleecker St. and I always wanted to ask him about his car, but I didn’t want to be annoying....
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According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, infielders Ruben Tejada and Wilmer Flores are on the mend and both of them have shed wearing their walking boots. Flores, 24, is already in Port St. Lucie and has been working out at the Mike Barwis fitness and conditioning program, writes Rubin, and he is scheduled to begin hitting this week. Expected to take on a super utility role in 2016, Flores...
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New York Mets lefty reliever Josh Edgin missed the entire 2015 season after a torn ligament in his throwing elbow led to Tommy John surgery last March 17. According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, Edgin is on pace to return about a month into the season and the Mets are anticipating his return to be around May 1. The Mets re-signed fellow southpaw Jerry Blevins this offseason and he will be the...
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I wanted to update this post with a few things we learned from the Mets conference call to announce and discuss the Yoenis Cespedes deal. On the call were Jeff Wilpon, Sandy Alderson and Cespedes’ agent Brodie Van Wagenen. Outfielder Darrell Ceciliani was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Yoenis Cespedes. Ceciliani, 25, batted .206 last season in 75 at-bats...
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