Kevin Long: Michael Cuddyer Reminds Me Of Derek Jeter
Long is entering his first season with the Amazin's, and one player in particular reminds him of the future Hall of Famer. No, not David Wright. Try newcomer Michael Cuddyer.
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Long is entering his first season with the Amazin's, and one player in particular reminds him of the future Hall of Famer. No, not David Wright. Try newcomer Michael Cuddyer.
Dillon Gee allowed two hits over 3 2-3 scoreless innings in his return to the Mets' rotation, and a New York split squad beat the Houston Astros 3-1 Thursday.
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The loss of Zack Wheeler is a huge blow to the Mets, but staff ace Matt Harvey still believes that the Amazin's can contend in 2015. And he's ready to lead the way.
Rose the player belongs in the Hall. Rose the gambler belongs banned from baseball. They should not be tied hand in hand.
There are bad breaks, and then there are bad breaks. Some just make it harder to win. Others destroy teams.
Wearing a bright green cap along with his royal-blue-and-orange jersey on St. Patrick's Day, Jacob deGrom allowed one hit in five scoreless innings Tuesday to help the Mets beat a Marlins' split squad 6-4.
New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson defended the team's handling of pitcher Zack Wheeler, who is expected to miss the 2015 season because of a torn elbow ligament.
This wasn't how Dillon Gee wanted to regain a spot in the New York Mets' rotation.
"That's why we have him," manager Terry Collins said. "He'll be the guy. ... Dillon's won a lot of games in the big leagues and he's going to have to step up and fill some big shoes, but he can handle it."
Matt Harvey allowed three hits over four scoreless innings for his second strong start following elbow surgery, and the New York Mets lost to the Boston Red Sox 4-3 Monday.
Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler has a torn elbow ligament, a blow to a team hoping to compete for the playoffs following Matt Harvey's return from Tommy John surgery.
Sometimes, the moves a GM chooses not to make turn into his most important during the season. Then again, it could also cause the whole season to blow up in his face.
With Josh Edgin lost for the season, the only other lefty relievers in camp are Sean Gilmartin and three pitchers with minor league contracts — Scott Rice, Dario Alvarez and Jack Leathersich.
