Category: News
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Marlins have not asked Mets for permission to speak to Wally Backman
On Sunday night, rumblings surfaced out of Miami that Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria could seek to replace Mike Redmond as manager of his club, according to the Miami Herald. One name which was mentioned as a possible replacement was Mets Triple-A manager Wally Backman. But according to Marc Carig of Newsday, the Mets have not yet…
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Should Major League Baseball consider roster expansion?
Every team in baseball, whether it’s the Mets or otherwise, is tasked with strategizing with a 25-man active roster and a 40-man expanded roster. Sometimes during doubleheaders, teams can play with a 26th man on the active roster, but that 26th player, whether its the same person or somebody else, must be removed from the…
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Mets won’t explore external markets for replacements to d’Arnaud, Blevins
Despite the 10-3 start to the 2015 season, the Mets have been hit by a barrage of injuries. Zack Wheeler, Vic Black, Josh Edgin, David Wright, Jenrry Mejia, Jerry Blevins, Travis d’Arnaud. And, it’s only April 20. There are 149 games left in the regular season. Despite having to reshape the battery, reshape the bullpen again,…
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Terry Collins wants to stay beyond 2015, but doesn’t know if the Mets want him
Terry Collins has gotten the good start he needed to avoid the proverbial hot seat among baseball managers. He is in the midst of a 10-3 start with the Mets in 2015, which is tied for the best start in club history (2006 and 1986). The 65-year-old manager has enjoyed his second life with the…
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Why the Mets promoted Hansel Robles on Sunday
On Sunday, the Mets placed LHP Jerry Blevins on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured forearm. To replace Blevins on the active roster, the Mets have recalled RHP Hansel Robles from Triple-A Las Vegas. Robles was off to a good start for the 51s. In five relief appearances, Robles had not allowed a run and only a…
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