In the hours prior to the Mets signing designated hitter J.D. Martinez, third baseman Brett Baty looked to continue his hot hitting streak during spring training. While Baty had a slow start, he has picked it up as of late. Entering Thursday’s contest, Baty was batting .290/.371/.516 with an .887 OPS in March. Manager Carlos Mendoza has noticed Baty’s positive strides this spring,...
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Opening Day is almost here! Can you even believe it?! We’ve been watching the spring training games and keeping up with all the news, including the signing of J.D. Martinez, who gives the Mets a much-needed power bat in the middle of their lineup at the designated hitter spot. So, what do we think the Mets’ Opening Day lineup is going to look like? Here are our predictions. Fun fact:...
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It feels like March just started, and yet the end of spring training is fast approaching. However, MLB has begun heavily enforcing the obstruction around the bases rule, and those around the game are less than thrilled about some of the most recent calls and developments that have come about in that regard. Obstruction, as MLB defines it, is imposed when a fielder hinders a baserunner’s...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets made late-night headlines and have inked a one-year contract worth $12 million with J.D. Martinez, as reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The contract breaks down to a $2 million base salary, a $2.5 million signing bonus, and a $7.5 million deferred that is payable in $1.5 million installments each Jan. 15th from 2034-2038. This decision strengthens the...
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The Mets have signed J.D. Martinez to a one-year, $12 million deal, according to Jon Heyman. In a stunner, SNY’s Andy Martino said the Mets will only pay $4.5 million this season, then $1.5 million a year from 2034 through 2038. His 2024 competitive balance tax number will only be a fraction of the $12 million. The signing comes after months of connection to the 36-year-old designated...
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The eighth inning was madness. Francisco Álvarez delivered a two-run, bases-loaded single to give the Mets the lead and Zack Short smacked a grand slam as the Mets used a seven-run eighth to come from behind in a 10-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland, Fla., on Thursday. Brett Baty, looking to rebound after a disappointing 2023, added his third home run, a 406-foot, two-run blast to...
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