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Nelson Cruz signs one-year, $8 million deal with Orioles
The defensively-challenged outfielder seems better off in the American League.The Baltimore Orioles have signed Nelson Cruz to a one-year, $8 million deal, according to Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes....
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Stephen Drew free agency: Shortstop still struggling to find new contract
Drew has not received many solid offers this offseason and has turned down those he has gotten. With Nelson Cruz signing, he may lower his demands.The New York Mets at some point made an offer to...
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Amazin Avenue Top 25 Mets Prospects: No. 1 Noah Syndergaard
The big strong righty possesses a combination of stuff and polish that is rarely seen at any level.No. 1: Noah Syndergaard, RHPAcquired from the Blue Jays in the trade that sent R.A. Dickey to Toronto...
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Mets will convert Erik Goeddel to relief pitcher
The 25-year-old had been a starting pitcher since his professional debut.Right-handed pitcher Erik Goeddel will move to the bullpen this year, whether he's with the Mets or in the minors, according to...
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Mets Stat of the Day: Driving in the runner from third
Which Met could be counted on the most for driving in a runner on third base with less than two outs in 2013?Fundamental baseball is key to a team like the Mets who aren't exactly going to power their...
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Fun with park factors
You've probably heard a lot about park factors, but you might not know exactly what they are. Here's what you need to know. Among most sports, baseball is unique in that the stadium in which the game...
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Mets Morning News: Spring training is in full swing
Your Sunday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsMatt Harveytossed a baseball for the first time since having Tommy John surgery and he felt...
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Matt Harvey injury: Mets ace throws for 1st time since Tommy John surgery
Harvey threw 20 balls from 60 feet and reportedly felt good afterwards.New York Mets ace pitcher Matt Harvey threw from 60 feet 20 times on Saturday, the first time he has tossed a baseball since...
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Know Your Enemy: New York Mets
If you're of "a certain age," the Mets were a huge, hated rival. Now? Not so much.Oh, Mets. Oh, oh, Mets. What on Earth are you doing?The Mets went 74-88 last year, their fifth straight year of winning...
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Ike Davis concealed oblique injury in 2013
Ike Davis concealed an injury to his oblique from the Mets during the 2013 seasonFirst baseman Ike Davis failed to inform the Mets of an injury to his oblique muscle during the 2013 season, according...
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Ike Davis injury: First baseman didn't report oblique strain in 2013
Davis' oblique injury might have limited him last year, but he didn't want to use it as an excuse. Baseball players deal with nagging injuries all the time. Sometimes they report them to their teams,...
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2014 Mets Season Preview: Eric Young, Jr.
The speedy outfielder played his way into a role with the Mets in 2014. The question is: where, how often, and how does the roster get juggled to maximize everyone's potential?In mid-June 2013, nearly...
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2014 Mets Season Preview: Josh Edgin
With the Mets lacking left-handed options out of the bullpen, Josh Edgin will need to perform in 2014.A veteran lefty reliever who can throw in the mid-90s seems like a solid commodity for most major...
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Top 25 Mets prospects for 2014
Amazin' Avenue's prospect rankings for the 2014 season.After a couple weeks climbing to the top of the Mets farm system, we finally have it: Amazin' Avenue's list of the Mets' top 25 prospects for...
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Mets Morning News: Ike gets mad at press, shortstop is still a mess
Your Tuesday morning does of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsIke Davis caused a bit of a ruckus in the Mets clubhouse on Monday morning when he angrily spoke...
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2014 Mets Season Preview: Steven Matz
The 2009 draft pick pitched his way back into the prospect picture after years of surgery, rehab, discomfort, and disappointment. Is it possible he might pitch his way onto the Mets?Back in 2009, the...
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Mets frustrated with Ruben Tejada, could sign Stephen Drew
Inability for shortstop Ruben Tejada to get in shape has left door open for Mets to sign free Stephen Drew. Ruben Tejada, Mets shortstop and heir apparent to former All-Star Jose Reyes, has -- for the...
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Johan Santana clocked at 81 mph in workout
The former Mets and Twins left-hander barely topped 81 mph in a workout on Tuesday that included a scout from the Yankees.Johan Santana threw for scouts from seven MLB teams at a high school in Fort...
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Rays join Nick Franklin trade rumors
According to Jon Heyman, the Rays have joined in the Mets pursuit of infielder Nick Franklin, citing multiple sources. It would seem that multiple trade scenarios have been discussed with Seattle,...
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Mets, Rays showing interest in Nick Franklin
The Mets and Rays could be potential landing spots were the Mariners to move Nick FranklinThe New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays have shown interest in Mariners' middle infielder Nick Franklin, according...
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