Category: Q&A’s
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Mailbag: Why isn’t anyone talking about Justin Upton and the Mets?
Michael Caruso: What’s the deal with Upton? Isn’t he more of a Sandy-type player? Have the Mets expressed any interest in him? The Mets wanted Upton at the trade deadline, and were actually waiting for Padres GM AJ Preller to give the OK on July 31, but it never came which led them to acquire Yoenis Cespedes,…
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Mailbag: When will Brandon Nimmo and Dominic Smith arrive to Flushing?
Tom Vereline: What do you see as projected call-up dates for Brandon Nimmo and Dominic Smith? Any chance Smith gets a cup of coffee come September 1st? All things being equal, Nimmo should be on target for a mid-2016 call-up. His track got slowed a bit in 2015 thanks to a knee injury, and that arguably delayed his…
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Mailbag: Is Daniel Murphy a Plan B to Ben Zobrist?
Corné Hogeveen: If the Mets will be outbid for Ben Zobrist who they (and I) really like, do you see them going after Daniel Murphy? It’s really hard to see the Mets circling back on Murphy, Corné. There are certainly the sentimental reasons to retain Murphy. He has been very public in his desire to…
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Mailbag: Could the Mets sign Tony Sipp for their bullpen?
Marc C.: I think Tony Sipp would be an excellent addition to the Mets bullpen. What would it take to happen? Is it a good idea? Sipp, 31, had an outstanding year for the Astros. And with the Mets lacking any kind of reliable left-handed relief specialist, one might think Sipp is an excellent fit for…
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Player Q&A: Getting to know Michael Conforto
Michael Conforto has been extremely impressive in his time with the Mets this season, slowly becoming a household name. The 22-year-old rookie phenom has been precisely as advertised, hitting for power with a good eye at the plate along with showing off his continually-improving defense in left field. In 153 plate appearances, Conforto has hit .286/.366/.526 with…
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