The Yankees come into Citi Field tonight at 7:10 to battle the Mets in the second edition of this year’s Subway series. Since facing the Mets two weeks ago at Yankee Stadium, in which they swept the Mets, the Yankees have caught fire. They went on to win seven straight after taking three in a …
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Links: Dickey, Young, Pitching Staffs, The Future Of The Mets
Al Yellon over at Baseball Nation takes a look at the Royals’ 14-man pitching staff and wonders if MLB should expand its rosters. Ted Berg analyzes “The R.A. Dickey Phenomenon.” Brian Joura at Mets360 looks at Chris Young’s success from a statistical standpoint. Bob Ford at Philly.com says the steroid era in baseball is over. …
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Series Preview: Reds And Red-Hot Votto Come Into Town
The Mets begin a three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds tonight at Citi Field. The Reds come into this series leading the NL Central, three games up on the once again surprising Pittsburgh Pirates. The Reds have gotten huge production out of their stars this season, including Joey Votto. Votto, a former NL MVP Award …
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The Chris Young signing could have meant the end for Pelfrey– if it had been done sooner
Yesterday afternoon, GM Sandy Alderson confirmed the Mets’ signing of veteran right-hander Chris Young to a minor league contract. He will provide added depth to a team that lacks it– especially in the starting rotation. ESPN New York writer Adam Rubin brought up something that we were all thinking when this signing went down: Alderson …
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Mets bring veteran Young on board
Sandy Alderson confirmed today that the Mets have agreed to terms with veteran right hander Chris Young on a minor league deal. Young, 32, had the same procedure done on Johan Santana back in May of last year, causing him to miss the rest of the year. According to ESPN New York’s Adam Rubin, …
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