Category: News
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Despite high expectations, Terry Collins intends to remain calm no matter what
Raised expectations, a general manager who was toying with the idea of dismissing him last year despite a thin roster, yet Terry Collins intends to remain calm and not worry about his job security if the Mets get off to a slow start in 2015, according to Mike Vorkunov of the Star Ledger. “What we gotta…
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Mets, Lucas Duda end contract discussions
The Mets and the agents for Lucas Duda had been in discussions over a long-term contract over the course of spring training. However, Duda’s agent, Dan Horwits, told Adam Rubin of ESPN New York on Sunday the two sides will be unable to come to terms on a new contract before Opening Day, the deadline Duda and…
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Terry Collins could bat Daniel Murphy fifth on Monday
Terry Collins and his staff are still mulling how to formulate their Opening Day lineup against the Nationals on Monday, but now that he knows Daniel Murphy will be at his disposal, he has to figure out where he fits in particular. Collins is thinking about hitting Murphy fifth, and hitting Juan Lagares in the leadoff spot, followed…
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CC Sabathia still thinks the Yankees have the upper hand over the Mets
The season hasn’t even started yet, but the Mets and Yankees have already done a lot of talking. In today’s Daily News, Yankees LHP CC Sabathia essentially told Anthony McCarron there is no comparing the two teams, as the Yankees are still the superior club. “I’m not going to sit here and start a war of words…
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Terry Collins spoke with Jeurys Familia and Jenrry Mejia about poor performances
It was a Grapefruit League campaign to forget for both Jenrry Mejia and Jeurys Familia. Maybe not so much for Mejia as it was for Familia, although Mejia struggled with consistency and command over his last three outings. He allowed four runs and four hits with four walks and three strikeouts in that span, a disappointing end to…