The Rays Tank: Fifth spot candidates show their stuff
Odorizzi tests out "The Thing," Molina and Hanigan are expected to share similar time behind the plate, and the Zobrists are publishing a book.- Jake Odorizzi made his first start of Spring Training...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Mets send 15 to minor leagues, Gee wins for "B" team
Your Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe New York Mets fell to the Marlins yesterday, as Bartolo Colon made his first appearance of the spring. Colon gave up 3...
View ArticleMets Stat of the Day: Hitting when the count is 0-2
Which Mets hitters were toughest to strikeout on 0-2 counts in 2013?Yesterday, we looked at the Mets pitchers who disposed of hitters with ease on 0-2 counts via the strikeout. How about Mets hitters...
View ArticleOpen Thread: Mets vs Cardinals, 3/11/14
Jon Niese takes the mound -- and Wilmer Flores starts at shortstop -- as the Mets face the Cardinals at 1:05 pm today. You can tune in on MLB Network or WOR.LineupNEW YORK METSST. LOUIS CARDINALSEric...
View ArticleCards-Mets Spring Gamethread 3/11
Adam Wainwright gets some work in today against Jon Niese and a bunch of Mets backups.Wainwright is recovered from a bout with strep throat, according to Hummel (link), and makes his second start of...
View ArticleJenrry Mejia should be in the Mets' Opening Day rotation
The Mets are far more likely to overachieve this season with Jenrry Mejia than Daisuke Matsuzaka.It might sound obvious, but Jenrry Mejia should be the Mets’ fifth starting pitcher to begin the 2014...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Lutz go Mets!
Your Wednesday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets beat the Cardinals 9-8 yesterday as Zach Lutz's 9th inning home run propelled the...
View ArticleCommunity Projection: Daniel Murphy
What kind of season will Daniel Murphy have? Read a season preview and provide your own projection.With Ike Davis and Lucas Duda on the shelf with injuries, I can't help but think Daniel Murphy will...
View ArticleSan Francisco Giants Link Dump, 3/12
Also known as "The Old Linky Lady"Sometimes you wake up and you just long for the halcyon days of the Fred Lewis Wars, y'know?My Question For BondsGregor Blanco blogs about the advice he gave some of...
View ArticleOpen Thread: Mets vs Cardinals, 3/12/14
John Lannan takes the mound as the Mets face the Cardinals at 1:10 pm today. You can tune in on SNY.LineupNEW YORK METSST. LOUIS CARDINALSEric Young Jr., DHMatt Carpenter, 3BDaniel Murphy, 2BPeter...
View ArticleMets Stat of the Day: Slugging at Citi
The Mets have struggled to hit at Citi Field. Which players struggle the most at home versus the road?The Mets ranked 29th in OPS at home last season. Only Miami was worse, which helps explain why the...
View ArticleDan Warthen apologizes for 'insensitive' remarks in Mets clubhouse
The Mets issued a statement in response to a report in the Wall Street Journal.Earlier this evening, Stu Woo of the Wall Street Journal wrote about an exchange between Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen...
View ArticleStephen Drew free agency: Red Sox players no longer believe they need to sign...
While they clamored for Boston to sign Drew earlier in the off-season, they've moved on to a life without him.It's mid-March, yet shortstop Stephen Drew is still a free agent. Not only has he spent the...
View ArticleMets Morning News: The Braves get smooth, Dan Warthen says something stupid
Your Thursday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsOn Monday, Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen was caught using an ethnic slur by Wall Street Journal reporter Stu...
View ArticleStephen Drew rumors: Mets 'keeping an eye' on SS market, Red Sox impressed...
Will Middlebrooks' ability to "re-commit" himself might have closed a door in Boston, but Ruben Tejada's situation with the Mets could ultimately provide Drew with an opportunity. The Mets are...
View ArticleNationals vs Mets: Grapefruit League GameThread - Ross Detwiler vs NY in...
The Washington Nationals and New York Mets meet in Grapefruit League action from Viera, Florida's Space Coast Stadium this afternoon where Ross Detwiler takes the mound for the Nats against their NL...
View ArticleNick Franklin rumors: Orioles, Mets, Rays all interested
The Mariners are still thinking about trading Nick Franklin and the usual suspects are still interested in making that happen.The Orioles have joined the Mets and Rays in official pursuit of displaced...
View ArticleMets send Jacob deGrom, Jeff Walters to minor league camp
Both pitchers figure to begin the season with the Las Vegas 51s.The Mets have sent right-handed starting pitcher Jacob deGrom and right-handed relief pitcher Jeff Walters to minor league camp. Last...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Niese urges tweet control, Wright preps for Vegas trip
Your Friday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets defeated the Nationals 7-5 on Thursday. Daisuke Matsuzaka struck out four batters and walked none in 3.2...
View Article2014 New York Mets Consensus Top 62 Prospects
What is the consensus ranking for each of the Mets' top prospects?Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.-Proverbs 11:14Prospect lists are a tricky...
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