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Mets’ Zack Wheeler Likes Low Profile
One of the highlights for the New York Mets last season was a double-header sweep of Atlanta anchored by future aces Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler. If you weren’t reading about Harvey last summer you...
View ArticleWrapping Up The Day: Front Office Silent On Alderson; Market Still Open For...
Neither Fred Wilpon nor Sandy Alderson was in a talking mood when the topic of the general manager’s future was raised today in Port St. Lucie. Wilpon wouldn’t say if he would address the media during...
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Mets’ Matt Harvey Cleared To Throw
Filed under the category of good news for the New York Mets: Matt Harvey is cleared to throw. It’s important to know this does not accelerate his timetable and should not be construed to mean he will...
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Jon Niese To Get MRI On Shoulder
Let’s face it, it wouldn’t be a normal New York Mets spring training without an injury – specifically to a pitcher. Jonathon Niese is the latest and was sent to New York today for a MRI after...
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Syndergaard Stars In Intrasquad Game; Mets Shouldn’t Get Carried Away
The cheers were great, the performance was scintillating, but the New York Mets – and their often-frustrated fan base – shouldn’t get carried away and read too much into Noah Syndergaard’s performance...
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Jon Niese Injury Raises Questions
It was interesting to hear Jonathon Niese take responsibility for his setback, but his comments raised questions as to how the New York Mets handled his injury. NIESE: Injury raises questions. (AP)...
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Mets’ Ike Davis, Lucas Duda Still Hurting
Recovery for New York Mets first basemen Ike Davis and Lucas Duda from leg injuries remain slow, with neither expected to play soon. DAVIS: Still ailing. (AP) Davis hit against live pitching in an...
View ArticleMets’ Lineup, March 7
Daisuke Matsuzaka makes his second exhibition start today against St. Louis at Port St. Lucie. Today marks the first appearances of this spring by Daniel Murphy and David Wright. Major League Baseball...
View ArticleLannan Sharp In Loss To Cardinals
Lefty John Lannan scored points again today in his effort to land a role with the New York Mets. Signed to compete for the fifth-starter job, Lannan could make the Opening Day roster out of the...
View ArticleGee Pitching For Next Season, Likely Not With Mets
Dillon Gee has pitched well for the New York Mets and he’s pitched poorly. He beat the Washington Nationals tonight, but Gee wasn’t sterling, giving up three runs in 5.1 innings. He was lucky he didn’t...
View ArticleTrade Of Gee Won’t Happen Soon
Speaking today at the Mets’ holiday party, GM Sandy Alderson said not to look for anything involving Dillon Gee soon. “I’d say activity will pick up significantly in January across the board,’’...
View ArticleWhy Rush To Judgment On Parnell?
Among the things I find puzzling with manager Terry Collins is his propensity for making announcements without all the facts. Most recently, he said Bobby Parnell will be next season’s closer, this...
View ArticleMets’ Fan Takes On Ownership
Gary Palumbo hears the critics, but doesn’t care. “But, you’re just a fan,’’ they say. “Fans can’t do anything against the owners that would matter.’’ Maybe not, but their voices can be heard. “That’s...
View ArticleAnticipation Growing For Mets’ Harvey
The circus that will soon be the New York Mets’ spring training is days away when Matt Harvey will roll into Port St. Lucie. Then the questions will start, and won’t likely stop any time soon, How’s...
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Harvey Arrives In Camp; Says All The Right Things
Matt Harvey didn’t want to see Port St. Lucie last summer during his rehab program, but now he couldn’t be happier to see the place … and answer all those questions. Harvey reported to spring training...
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Mets Matters: Parnell’s Elbow An Issue
Undoubtedly, Bobby Parnell’s surgically repaired elbow will be the central topic when he addresses the media Wednesday morning. When will Parnell, who’s expected to open the season on the disabled...
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No Reason For Mets To Rush Parnell
There have been reports Bobby Parnell will regain his closer role when he’s activated from the disabled list roughly a month into the season. Parnell told reporters today in Port St. Lucie, “the...
View ArticleCollins Says Mets Capable Of Playoffs
Is it genuine optimism for the New York Mets or simply unfounded wishful thinking? In the past two days, both GM Sandy Alderson and manager Terry Collins alluded to the playoffs. No guarantees, and...
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Wright’s Comeback Is Key Met Issue; Acknowledges He Must Adjust
Numerous times I’ve said the most pressing issue with the Mets is David Wright’s health – regardless of what happens with Matt Harvey. Wright is entering the third season of an eight-year,...
View ArticleSpring Training TV Schedule
SNY and WPIX announced their spring-training telecast schedule Monday. All of the televised Mets games will be in Port St. Lucie and begin at 1:10 p.m. MARCH 6 Tigers, SNY 7 Braves, PIX11 8 Red Sox,...
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