The starting rotation, as you know, can make or break a season. In order to win, you need a solid number one at the top, along with depth, depth, and more depth. The 2012 Mets rotation, once again, is filled with unknowns. There are veterans looking to prove that they still belong, as well as …
Monthly Archive: March 2012
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Harvey will make an impact soon
Matt Harvey, highly regarded by many as the best prospect in the Mets system, was cut by Terry Collins and Sandy Alderson and was sent to minor league camp. According to MetsBlog, he wasn’t happy about it either: “I’m not happy about it, but I can’t make the decision, so I’m going to go out …
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What to make of Mike Pelfrey’s struggles, notes from camp
Mike Pelfrey was looking to bounce back from a rough first outing against the Miami Marlins today as he faced the St. Louis Cardinals in his second spring start. After allowing four runs on six hits in 2.2 innings, Mike struggled again. 4.1 IP, 6H, 4 ER, 2 HR, That was Pelfrey’s line from today. …
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Don’t get too worried
A few days ago before the Mets played their first spring game against the Washington Nationals, Terry Collins and the Mets organization were downplaying the severity of David Wright’s rib cage injury. Fast forward to today and everyone is much more concerned. Wright, who has two years left on his contract, is yet to play …
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2012 Season Preview: Right Field
The Dude! Lucas Duda. Duda proved late last season that he may soon be a major force at the plate. Duda came into his own last season finally, after being handed the job. He had a greater sense of job security near the end of the year. Now that Duda has been given the right field …
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2012 offseason review: Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals may just be the most potential-packed team in all of baseball. After a few dreadful years, the Nationals are re-tooled and loaded for a surprise run in 2012. Manager Davey Johnson will look to bring his magic to this up-and-coming team.
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Mets Headlines
- Mets Links: Davis, Wheeler, Bargain Signings
- Zack Wheeler might already be in the majors if not for AC joint issue
- Mets say Wheeler is ready
- Wheeler expected to make 2-3 more starts in minors, then join Mets: source
- Ike Davis gets an odd offer to help with his slump, but it's not in Las Vegas.....yet...
- MetsBlog Podcast, pres. by Verizon: Tom Verducci talks about his Matt Harvey story for SI
- Michael Baron talking Mets baseball on the “Triple Coverage Radio Show”
- Where are the Moneyball Mets?
- Give Terry Collins a chance
- Matt Harvey on an off day is still the best pitcher on the Mets