Category: Feature Stories
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Bobby Parnell will likely be ready by mid-April, and that could impact the roster
While the Mets have given a tentative May 1st return date, Bobby Parnell is expected to be activated from the disabled list in mid-April, according to Adam Rubin. Working his way back from Tommy John surgery, Parnell’s velocity is still a work in progress, but this is among the thing he continues to work on…
Rich MacLeod
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Daniel Murphy, the lame duck second baseman…
Daniel Murphy has been a loyal Met every since draft day in June, 2006. He only recently found a home at second base – he has journeyed around the diamond playing left field, third base, first base, doing everything the Mets asked him to do, often looking bad in the process. He has developed into…
Michael Baron
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Matt Reynolds has earned a spot on the roster, but there’s no room for him
Shortstop prospect Matt Reynolds has been a hot topic of conversation this spring, and why shouldn’t he be? He’s hitting .378 with two home runs, six RBI and a pair of doubles in 17 games this March. His bat has been fantastic and he’s looked solid at shortstop, specifically in turning double plays. By all accounts, he’s earned…
Rich MacLeod
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What can be learned from the Mets offense this spring?
Despite having a turbulent spring, there have been some positive surprises for the Mets over the course of camp. Perhaps the biggest surprise of all has been their offense in general. It feels rather unexpected, yet rather refreshing considering how inconsistently (and often poorly) most of this group performed last season. Here are some basic…
Michael Baron
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How much did playing in Colorado affect Michael Cuddyer’s health?
A lot has been made over the offseason about Michael Cuddyer‘s health. The Mets new corner outfielder is 36 years old entering the 2015 season, and he’s coming off of three injury plagued seasons with the Colorado Rockies. While I understand people’s concerns, I’ve wondered to myself if Cuddyer’s injury woes have been a bit overstated,…
Rich MacLeod
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