Category Archives: 2015 Spring Training

Who is Left for Mets Bullpen?

Scott Rice and Jack Leathersich have been demoted to minor league camp, leaving Dario Alvarez and Sean Gilmartin as the lone lefties in the Mets bullpen. There’s fair argument that neither Alvarez nor Gilmartin will make the Opening Day roster, … Continue reading

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No Surprise – Zack Wheeler Has Torn UCL

If you haven’t already heard, Zack Wheeler has a torn UCL and likely will be undergoing season-ending Tommy John surgery. We will cover this in further depth later in the week, but for now, it should be noted that Sandy … Continue reading

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Josh Edgin’s Elbow and MLB’s Ignorance

After a less-than-stellar performance over the weekend, and admitting to “elbow discomfort,” Mets lefty Josh Edgin underwent an MRI on Tuesday. According to various public reports, the “results” of the MRI is that Edgin has a “stretched” and “loose” elbow … Continue reading

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First Notes from Spring Training

What we’ve seen so far from the New York Mets in the first few days of spring training games …

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Should Mets Add Andre Ethier?

According to Jon Heyman, the Dodgers are open to trading Andre Ethier to a team willing to take on half of his contract. Should the Mets consider such a trade?

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Mets’ Murphy’s Hope: Health and Hits

It is that time of year again: the usual Spring Training fluff pieces are in full flower. One of the more interesting quotes so far in this newborn season came from new Mets hitting coach Kevin Long, who predicts that … Continue reading

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Mets Will Have To Destroy NL East

If recent history is any indication of future performance, and the past 43 years of history is indicative of anything, the Mets will have to beat the living daylights out of the Braves, Marlins, and Phillies to be a .500 … Continue reading

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Sandy Alderson Hires Kevin Long as Mets Batting Coach

Chicks dig the long ball.

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