Category: News
-
Matt Harvey feels others deserve Opening Day start
Matt Harvey said there are other pitchers who are more deserving of the Opening Day start in Washington. “I missed all of last year, there are guys who have accomplished more and more deserving of starting the next year. If I had pitched last year and pitched like I did in 2013, we would be speaking…
-
Wilmer Flores is taking ground balls at SS after hand injury
Wilmer Flores is inside Tradition Field taking ground balls at shortstop, according to SNY.tv’s Andrew Vazzano. Flores was removed from Wednesday’s game against the Braves after being hit on the hand by a pitch. After the game, both Flores and Terry Collins said the hand was fine.
-
Zack Wheeler on challenging the Nationals
Zack Wheeler told John Harper of the Daily News the Mets have something to prove against the Nationals this season, and is looking forward to challenging them in the National League East in 2015. “I guarantee you we all saw what Bryce Harper said [when the Nationals signed Max Scherzer],” Wheeler said. “He said, ‘give me my…
-
Lucas Duda took 25 swings off a tee on Wednesday
Yesterday in Port St. Lucie, Lucas Duda took 25 swings off a tee. It was the first time he’s swung a bat since straining his intercostal muscle three weeks ago. “I felt really good, no issues,” Duda said. “I have plenty of time to get where I need to be.” Duda will hit off a tee…
-
Wilmer Flores hit in the wrist, leaves game

Wilmer Flores left Wednesday’s Spring Training opener in the top of the 5th inning after being hit by a pitch in the wrist from Atlanta Braves pitcher Matt Capps. Flores went 1-for-2 with a strikeout and an error at shortstop prior to being taken out. Flores was replaced by prospect Matt Reynolds. Update, 4:24 PM: Flores’ wrist is fine…