The Mets are in a bit of a jam right now when it comes to roster spots. Since last year, the 40-man roster has been a complete mess, with many spots taken up by prospect not close to the major leagues. This week might be the straw that breaks the camel’s back, according to Adam …
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Due to a deadline in his contract, the Mets had to inform right-hander LaTroy Hawkins of whether or not he made the team today. A source told ESPNNewYork.com’s Adam Rubin that Hawkins has been told he has made the major league bullpen. He will make a $1 million base salary for making the team, plus incentives. …
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The Mets sent down six more players today, including top catching prospect Travis d’Arnaud. D’arnaud, 24, was having an excellent spring, hitting .355/.432/.484 with four doubles in 15 games played. He was expected to be optioned to Triple-A sometime before Opening Day, but his impressive performance this month certainly made the move a tough one …
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Matt Den Dekker injured his right wrist in this afternoon’s 9-4 loss to the tigers in Port St. Lucie attempting to make a diving catch in center field. It turns out that his wrist is broken and he is being sent to New York to determine whether he needs surgery on the wrist. Den Dekker, …
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Top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler was among the casualties in the first round of major league cuts in Mets camp this morning. Wheeler and nine others were re-assigned to minor league camp. Wheeler, 22, has made only one appearance so far this spring on February 23, when he struck out two in two innings. He …
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We are only just a few games into the 2013 exhibition season, but things are looking up for some of the new Mets outfielders, especially right-handed hitting Collin Cowgill. Through nine spring games, Cowgill is tied with Jordany Valdespin for the team lead in hits, with eight. So far (keep in mind we are still …
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