Category: News
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Noah Syndergaard, Jacob deGrom are hungrier to win the World Series in 2016
It’s never fun for any team and fanbase to get as far as the World Series only to lose and fall short of what would have been a climactic conclusion to a dream season. But for the Mets, they were outplayed by the Royals and lost in five games in the fall classic. But having…
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There are now higher expectations for the 2016 New York Mets, and they know it too
The Mets shocked the baseball world by remaining in contention in the National League East through the trade deadline, and running away with the Division title over the Nationals through August and September. They once again, shocked the baseball world by overcoming the challenge of defeating Clayton Kershaw, Zack Greinke and the rest of the Dodgers…
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No innings limits will be imposed on the Mets starting pitchers in 2016
Innings limits and innings controversies are officially a thing of the past for the New York Mets. Terry Collins said he expects all of his pitchers to pitch without any hinderance or specialized programs in 2015, as all of them should be able to work beyond the 200-inning mark if needed. “Next year, with what these…
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Terry Collins feels he was in a ‘no-win situation’ with Matt Harvey in the 9th inning of Game 5
Terry Collins’ decision to allow Matt Harvey to pitch the ninth inning of Game 5 of the World Series continues to be both a topic of discussion and debate. Harvey lobbied to stay in the game after he had completed eight brilliant innings. He was seen in the dugout saying, “no way,” in an effort to…
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Mets payroll likely to be higher to start 2016, unlikely to sign long-term deals with starting pitchers
The Mets payroll to begin the 2015 season was approximately $101 million, according to Cot’s Contracts. And throughout the entire year, Sandy Alderson repeatedly said that if necessary, there would be payroll flexibility to add contracts at the trade deadline on July 31. As promised, the Mets were indeed able to add four significant contracts…