Category: Feature Stories
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The Mets lack of positional battles is a sign of changing times
For the first time in years, the Mets Opening Day roster is essentially set, just over a week into Spring Training. Aside from a spot or two in the bullpen, with the news of Josh Edgin‘s potential Tommy John surgery, there just aren’t any positional battles this year, and that is a breath of fresh air. There’s…
Rich MacLeod
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Jon Niese is healthy, and it’s showing early in camp
Over the last couple of seasons, Jon Niese has dealt with a variety of arm issues which has resulted in a number of stints on the disabled list, and questions about his durability and sustainability. He missed significant time in 2013 after being diagnosed with a partially torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder. While…
Michael Baron
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Wilmer Flores is establishing himself on both sides of the ball
In the early part of Spring Training, Terry Collins declared a battle for the starting shortstop job between Ruben Tejada and Wilmer Flores. “I am not saying Wilmer Flores is not going to be the shortstop, but all I am saying is that I am giving [Ruben Tejada] guy a chance,” Collins told reporters last month, according…
Michael Baron
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Read: Michael Baron’s Q&A with the Daily Stache
Recently, MLB.com’s Michael Baron participated in a Q&A series for Mike Ganci at the Daily Stache called, “Nine Innings.” Baron discussed the Mets outlook for 2015, as well as what he feels the current strengths and weaknesses are for the club. Here is an excerpt of that Q&A: What do you make of this Mets’…
Michael Baron
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If Josh Edgin’s injury is serious, what is the Mets back-up plan?
Mets left-handed relief pitcher Josh Edgin is getting an MRI after experiencing elbow discomfort, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. After not signing a veteran lefty reliever, something that was said to have been a priority in the offseason, this puts the Mets in a difficult spot if the injury to Edgin winds up being something…
Rich MacLeod
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