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Like his teammate Jud Fabian at the University of Florida, Tommy Mace had a chance to be one of the top picks in the MLB draft. However, Mace had a tough end to his season. He started as the Friday night starter for Florida but saw himself moved around the rotation and finished his junior season with […] READ MORE
Coming into the season, the New York Mets made an emphasis on adding depth to their team. Little did they know that they would have 17 players all on the injured list less than two months into the season. That included their first basemen, second basemen, third basemen, and four outfielders, along with several of […] READ MORE
Coming into the 2021 baseball season, Jud Fabian had a chance to be the first-position player selected in the 2021 MLB Draft. Playing for the University of Florida, who ranked first in the nation prior to the start of the season, Fabian and his squad got off to a slow start. Fabian, listed at 6’2″, […] READ MORE
The New York Mets came into the 2021 season with an infield of Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, Francisco Lindor, and J.D. Davis. Through 45 games, the only healthy infielder left is Lindor, who is hitting .191 with four home runs and 11 RBI. The Mets have been drastically affected by injuries. One player though that has stepped up off the bench has […] READ MORE
With the offense struggling the New York Mets fire hitting coaches Chili Davis and assistant hitting coach Tom Slater. The Mets have named Hugh Quattlebaum the new hitting coach taking over Davis’ role. Kevin Howard will be the assistant hitting coach moving forward. Both the hiring and firing were announced late Monday night following the […] READ MORE
Coming into the 2021 season, the New York Mets bullpen was a major question mark. They added both Trevor May and Aaron Loup during free agency while letting Justin Wilson walk. The Mets counted on two of their late-inning relief pitchers to have bounce-back seasons in Jeurys Familia and Dellin Betances. Additionally, early in the Spring, […] READ MORE
With the injury to Jose Martinez, the New York Mets seem to have their bench set early in spring training. With the likelihood of a five-man bench, Tomas Nido, Jonathan Villar, Kevin Pillar, Luis Guillorme, and Albert Almora Jr. seem destined to make the team barring any more injuries. Let’s take a look at the role […] READ MORE
The New York Mets seemed to be in on just about every center fielder this off-season, but they settled on Kevin Pillar. His contract is $5 million guaranteed and could possibly become a two-year deal worth over $10 million. The 32-year-old center fielder played parts of seven seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. He has […] READ MORE
The New York Mets continued to add depth to their team as they signed Jonathan Villar to a one-year contract Tuesday, worth $3.55 million plus incentives according to Jon Heyman. Jonathan Villar deal with Mets with MLB deal. Expected to fill super utility role. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 9, 2021 Role With Mets Jonathan […] READ MORE
After missing out on Brad Hand twice this offseason, the New York Mets signed Aaron Loup to a one year contract to help cement their bullpen. The Mets have a very right-handed heavy bullpen, and Loup will provide the Mets with a left-hander to go along with Edwin Diaz, Dellin Betances, Trevor May, and Jeurys […] READ MORE