Diamondbacks unlikely to trade shortstop to Mets
The Diamondbacks have an extra shortstop or two and the Mets are looking, but so far they haven't been able to find common ground.The Diamondbacks have been looking all over for a place to send one of...
View ArticleNolan Ryan - Top 100 Angels #8
The Express personified the Angels in the 1970s#8 - NOLAN RYAN, PFor nearly a decade, one player personified the Angels. He was the face of the franchise and of pitching. He was Nolan Ryan. His...
View ArticleMets rumors: No excuse for starting the year with Ruben Tejada at short
Okay, maybe one excuse. Ruben Tejada's a utility player.Let's just get that out there.He's a decent fielder, but his bat below average when he's at his very best. Basically, he's Jamey Carroll without...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Hope "springs" eternal, as real baseball begins!
Your welcome-back-baseball dose of Friday morning news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsHappy Real Baseball Day, Mets fans! Today's lineup can be found here, and will feature Rafael Montero versus Taylor...
View ArticleMets Stat of the Day: The best spring hitters of 2013
Who were the Mets' best hitters during spring training last year? And did the quality of pitching they face matter?The first spring training game is upon us. The Mets will start their 2014 campaign...
View ArticleOpen Thread: Mets vs. Nationals, 2/28/14
The Mets begin Grapefruit League play with Rafael Montero on the mound.LineupNEW YORK METSWASHINGTON NATIONALSChris Young - LFNate McLouth - LFRuben Tejada - SSDanny Espinosa - 2BCurtis Granderson -...
View Article2014 Mets Season Preview: Taylor Teagarden
Does Taylor Teagarden bring anything to the table to justify including him on the roster over Anthony Recker?Taylor Teagarden was signed by the Mets and given an invitation to major league camp mainly...
View ArticleNationals 5-4 Over Mets on Michael Taylor's RBI Triple in the 9th Inning of...
The New York Mets welcomed the Washington Nationals to Port St. Lucie, Florida's Tradition Field this afternoon for each team's first Grapefruit League game of the Spring. Taylor Jordan, A.J. Cole,...
View ArticleMets Spring Training Recap: Nationals 5, Mets 4
Rafael Montero, Jacob deGrom, and Ike Davis stood out in the Grapefruit League opener.The Mets opened the spring training schedule with a loss to the Washington Nationals. The first few innings went...
View ArticleSpring training 2014: 5 positional battles to watch
Will the Red Sox roll with the top prospect or the veteran reclamation project in their starting outfield?For most players, spring training is a time to prepare for the regular season. Pitchers build...
View ArticleRockies 11, Diamondbacks 0: Rockies in need of roster spots shine early
It was a great start to the Cactus League season for Colorado, who massacred their home-field compatriots in their first official unofficial game of 2014. Especially impressive for me is the fact that...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Baseball's back and it's better than ever!
Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsNew York Mets baseball is back, everyone! The Mets fell to the Nationals in their spring opener...
View Article2014 Mets Season Preview: Bobby Parnell
Bobby Parnell's season ended prematurely due to a neck injury but the reliever finally established himself in 2013 as the Mets' closer. Can Parnell continue to lock down the ninth inning in 2014?It's...
View ArticleOpen Thread: Mets vs. Marlins, 3/1/14
The month of March begins with a spring training game against Washington.LineupNEW YORK METSMIAMI MARLINSChris Young - CFJake Marisnick - CFKirk Nieuwenhuis - RFChristian Yelich - LFAndrew Brown -...
View ArticleMets Stat of the Day: Ike Davis getting on base
Taking a closer look at Ike Davis's propensity to get on base in the second half of the season.SNY flashed a graphic during their first spring telecast on Friday, highlighting Ike Davis's on-base...
View ArticleMets Spring Training Recap: Marlins 9, Mets 1
The Mets lost a forgettable game on Saturday afternoon.The Mets lost an uninspiring spring training game to the Marlins this afternoon. John Lannan threw a couple of scoreless innings, but the rest of...
View ArticleThe Amazin' Avenue Audio Podcast: Episode 56
In the "It would be convenient if they gave #56 to an interesting prospect this Spring, but I forgot that it's Scott Rice's number" edition. Rob and Jeffrey finally sit down to talk about the Amazin'...
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