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Mets Pitching Injuries NOT Due to 2015 Hangover

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Joe Janish

The latest in a series of arm injuries suffered by Mets starting pitchers has struck Jacob deGrom, who will miss his next start due to forearm tightness and elbow inflammation. Manager Terry Collins and pundits surmise the Mets’ 2015 World … Continue reading →

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Matz Shoulder and Elbow Issues Directly Related

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Joe Janish

Steven Matz has been pitching nearly the entire season with an elbow issue — going back to the forearm tightness he experienced way back in early May. The forearm tightness evolved into a bone spur in his elbow, and, most … Continue reading →

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Mets Pitching Prospect: Steven Matz

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Kyle Schnitzer

Steven Matz has endured one of the most stressful and unexpected journeys of any player in the New York Mets farm system. Selected in the 2nd round in the 2009 MLB Draft, it’s taken Matz four years to pitch in … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Steven Matz

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Nationals signed their Stephen, and the Mets got their Matz. In one of the few “feel good” stories of 2009 for the Mets, local pitcher Steven Matz signed a pro contract with the team just minutes before the midnight … Continue reading →

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Matz, Comebacks, and New Uniforms

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Joe Janish

Alex Nelson at MetsGeek has a nicely detailed, must-read rundown on the Mets’ draft picks, including which remained unsigned — including top pick Steven Matz (today is the deadline). Included also is an intriguing summary on #5 pick Damien Magnifico … Continue reading →

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Steven Matz Update

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

The update on Mets’ top draft pick Steven Matz is … that there is no update. Matz, selected in the second round and #72 overall, has reported to freshmen orientation at Coastal Carolina, still waiting to receive an offer from … Continue reading →

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Mets Draft Steven Matz of Ward Melville

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets did not own a first-round pick in this year’s amateur draft, having surrendered it to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in return for signing Francisco Rodriguez. However, they drafted a first-round talent with their late second-round (72nd … Continue reading →

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