Adam Rubin of ESPN NY, reports that Wilmer Flores is expected to start at shortstop early next week and It will mark his first time starting at the position in a game since 2011, when he played for St. Lucie. Wilmer Flores’ bat might be helpful for the bench if he can prove he is competent handling shortstop on occasion, suggests Terry Collins. Rubin adds that insiders believe the...
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Here’s the press release from the Mets: The New York Mets and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment today announced that Seth Everett will join the radio broadcast team for Mets games broadcasts on WOR 710 AM, the new radio home of the Mets. Everett, a nationally known voice of baseball, will host a 30-minute pre- and post-game show before and after every Mets regular season game. Howie...
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Yesterday, Baseball America started reviewing the International signings of each club, starting with the National League East. During these annual reviews, they summarize each team’s IFA signings, mainly those that happen during the July 2nd signing period.That is when the teams sign players 16 and over to play professionally. Many of the big-name Dominican, Venezuelan, Colombian, and Panamanian...
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According to Cardinals announcer Dan McLaughlin, Rick Ankiel has retired from baseball. Rick started his baseball career as a pitcher in the Cardinals organization, and is notorious for melting down and suffering from Steve Sax syndrome in the 2000 postseason. He later transitioned to an outfielder, and returned to the majors in 2007, enjoying success with the Cardinals, and then bounced around...
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Amazin’ Avenue‘s Chris McShane recently spoke with Paul DePodesta, the Mets’ Vice President of Player Development and Amateur Scouting, about how the Mets’ minor league system doesn’t appear to be nearly as lopsided as it once was. The Mets have a good amount of highly touted young pitchers as well as a group of minor league position players who are very close to contributing with the big club....
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Dennis asks… One of my favorite prospects is Jack Leathersich. Is there any chance that he makes the bullpen? Josh Edgin seems to have lost his edge and we do need a second lefthander to go with Scott Rice. Joe D. replies… I love Leathersich and he has a bright future ahead of him, but he’ll likely be listed among the first wave of cuts the Mets make next week. The Mets love...
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