Category: News
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Mets have insurance on David Wright’s contract
The Mets have a safety net with David Wright’s contract, just in case. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports says the Mets have insured Wright’s contract, and would be able to recoup 75 percent of the money owed to Wright beginning on the 60th day he is unable to play. Obviously, this policy kicking in wouldn’t be a…
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Sandy Alderson is exploring all possible options for help
Realizing his roster is depleted by injury and underperformance, Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson is not standing pat. Alderson told reporters on Monday at Citi Field he is looking to augment the roster either with internal options or from outside the organization. However, Alderson noted the trade markets have not yet opened up, but that…
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Matt Harvey could be going through a dead arm phase
Matt Harvey gave up a career-worst seven earned runs in his start on Saturday, seeing his ERA rise from 1.98 to 2.91 for the season. On Sunday morning in Pittsburgh, Terry Collins suggested Harvey could be experiencing a dead arm phase of the season, and might benefit with the extra day off from the upcoming…
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Terry Collins held a postgame meeting on Sunday
With the Mets falling 9-1 on Sunday and being swept by the Pirates at PNC Park, Terry Collins immediately called a meeting with his team at the conclusion of Sunday’s game. Collins wanted to ensure the players weren’t hanging their heads in the wake of the news David Wright was out indefinitely with spinal stenosis. “It is deflating…
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What to look for: Pirates vs. Mets, 4:05 PM
The Mets will look to even their three-game series against the Pirates this afternoon at PNC Park in Pittsburgh at 4:05 PM. Here is today’s starting lineup for New York: Curtis Granderson – RF Juan Lagares – CF Lucas Duda – 1B Daniel Murphy – 2B Wilmer Flores – SS Eric Campbell – 3B Darrell…