Tag: Jordan Zimmermann

Hot Stove: Tigers Agree To Deal With RHP Jordan Zimmermann

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a deal with free agent RHP Jordan Zimmermann. The former Washington Nationals rotation mainstay will receive a five year deal worth $110 million dollars. Zimmermann, 29, posted a 3.66 ERA and 1.205 WHIP in 33 starts for the Nats this season, with 164 strikeouts and 39 walks in 201.2 innings. He has a career 70-50 record with...

MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Nationals, 7:05 PM (D.C. Showdown!)

After a huge comeback win on Monday, the New York Mets will try to keep the good times rolling in Washington D.C. as they take on the Nationals at 7:05 PM tonight. For the first time since the innings limit bombshell exploded on Thursday night, Matt Harvey (12-7, 2.60) returns to the mound for the Mets and he will oppose Nationals right-hander Jordan Zimmermann (12-8, 3.38) in what should be an...

Scott Boras Goes Into Full-On Damage Control Mode

After igniting a firestorm and then hanging his client Matt Harvey out to dry to deal with the aftermath all on his own, Scott Boras is now in full-on damage control mode. Tyler Kepner of the New York Times, spoke to Boras,who is now trying to diffuse the situation after a shell-shocked Matt Harvey expressed anger and concern over how he is being portrayed as the villain. “One thing is clear:...

MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Nationals, 7:05 PM

The New York Mets (1-0) continue their season opening series with the Washington Nationals (0-1) in D.C. on Wednesday at 7:05 PM. New York Mets Curtis Granderson, RF David Wright, 3B Lucas Duda, 1B Michael Cuddyer, LF Daniel Murphy, 2B Juan Lagares, CF Travis d’Arnaud, C Jacob deGrom, RHP Wilmer Flores, SS Washington Nationals Michael Taylor, CF Yunel Escobar, 3B Bryce Harper, RF Ryan...

MMO Game Thread: Astros vs Mets, 1:10 PM (SNY)

The New York Mets take on the Houston Astros on Tuesday at 1:10 PM at Tradition Field. Dillon Gee will get the start for the Amazins and he’ll be opposed by former Met Collin McHugh for the Astros. Rafael Montero initially had been listed for this start, but now will travel to Tampa on Wednesday to take on the Yankees and their Opening Day starter Masahiro Tanaka. Terry Collins made it...

MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Nationals, 1:10 PM

Today the Mets look for a split with the Washington Nationals, sending Jonathon Niese (8-10, 3.59) to the hill against Jordan Zimmermann (11-5, 2.93). First pitch is scheduled for 1:10pm. In his last start, Niese received a no-decision in the Mets’ 3-2 victory over the Rockies at Citi Field on September 8th. He tossed 6.2 innings, allowing eight hits and one earned run, including a home run to...

Time To Put Up Or Shut Up As Nats Roll Into Town

It’s time to put up or shut up for Terry Collins and the Mets, and though they’ve been one of the hottest teams in baseball this month, it’s not like they’ve been beating juggernauts. Winners of four in a row and seven of eight, their good fortune has come against the National League’s worst Colorado Rockies and the hapless Cincinnati Reds who aren’t too far...

MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Nationals, 12:35 PM – It’s All About The Hair

The Mets and Washington Nationals will play a 12:35 PM matinee on Thursday with rookie righthander Jacob deGrom (6-5, 2.77) matching up against RHP Jordan Zimmermann (7-5, 3.00) in the rubber game at Nationals Park. In his last start, deGrom tossed 6.2 no-hit innings against these same Giants before Pablo Sandoval doubled to break it up. It was the third-longest no-hit bid by a rookie in...

MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Nationals, 1:35 PM #WheelsUp

Starting Lineup Eric Young, Jr. – LF Daniel Murphy – 2B David Wright – 3B Curtis Granderson – RF Lucas Duda – 1B Juan Lagares – CF Ruben Tejada – SS Juan Centeno – C Zack Wheeler – RHP Game Preview The Mets look to take the rubber game from the Nationals today building off yesterday’s 5-2 win. Juan Lagares finally made it into the...

MMO Game Thread: Nationals vs Mets, 12:05 PM (SNY)

Farewell to Port St. Lucie The New York Mets wrap up their Grapefruit League season this afternoon in a 12:05 PM start against the Washington Nationals at Tradition Field. Mets pitching prospect Cory Mazzoni will oppose Jordan Zimmermann for the Nats. The game will be broadcast on SNY. This would have been Bartolo Colon’s turn in the rotation, but to limit his exposure to the Nationals the...

Hot Stove Report: Rangers Will Consider Trading Profar, Nats Looking For Another Ace

The Rangers are letting teams know they will consider trading infielders Ian Kinsler, Elvis Andrus and highly regarded shortstop prospect Jurickson Profar, according to major league sources. They have also made it clear to other teams they are not trying to dump salary and are adamantly opposed to picking up any part of a contract in order to facilitate a trade. They have been in touch with...

Nationals vs Mets: Wheeler Tries To Stop Slide, Mets Remember 9/11

Nationals at Mets • 7:10 PM Zack Wheeler (7-4, 3.38) vs Dan Haren (8-13, 5.23) Starting Lineup Eric Young, Jr. – LF Juan Lagares – RF Daniel Murphy – 2B Lucas Duda – 1B Josh Satin – 3B Matt den Dekker – CF Travis d’Arnaud – C Ruben Tejada – SS Zack Wheeler – RHP Game Preview The Mets did better last night than they did Monday night, but still fell flat against the Nationals. Yesterday Gee...

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