#Luis Rojas watched these Mets pitchers from unusual spot

#Luis Rojas watched these Mets pitchers from unusual spot

“#Luis Rojas watched these Mets pitchers from unusual spot” PORT ST. LUCIE — From beyond the center-field fence at Clover Park, Marcus Stroman and Jeurys Familia looked just fine. Mets manager Luis Rojas watched from that angle as both pitchers threw live batting practice Thursday, so he could get a better idea about the movement…

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#Noah Syndergaard’s rehab progress wows Luis Rojas

#Noah Syndergaard’s rehab progress wows Luis Rojas

“#Noah Syndergaard’s rehab progress wows Luis Rojas” PORT ST. LUCIE — Noah Syndergaard already has been placed on the 60-day injured list to begin the season, but the energy he’s showing at the Mets’ spring training complex is that of somebody ready to roll. On Wednesday, the right-hander — who is rehabbing from Tommy John…

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#Taijuan Walker throws first bullpen session as a Met

#Taijuan Walker throws first bullpen session as a Met

“#Taijuan Walker throws first bullpen session as a Met” Observations from Wednesday’s Mets workout: Off the mound Taijuan Walker — hard to miss wearing No. 99 — threw his first bullpen session since joining the Mets. The right-hander signed a two-year deal worth $20 million last weekend. Run it Baserunning was a primary focus of…

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#The Mets’ roster tinkering appears over for now

#The Mets’ roster tinkering appears over for now

“#The Mets’ roster tinkering appears over for now” PORT ST. LUCIE — Without saying the Mets are finished adding players for the season, acting general manager Zack Scott on Monday indicated the team has about reached that point. “I feel really good about the roster as it is right now,” Scott said after the Mets’…

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#Ex-Met Jake Marisnick signs deal with Cubs

#Ex-Met Jake Marisnick signs deal with Cubs

“#Ex-Met Jake Marisnick signs deal with Cubs” CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with outfielder Jake Marisnick on Saturday. Marisnick will make $1 million this season. The deal includes a $4 million mutual option for 2022 with a $500,000 buyout. The 29-year-old Marisnick hit .333 with two homers and five…

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#David Peterson not backing down from Mets rotation challenge

#David Peterson not backing down from Mets rotation challenge

“#David Peterson not backing down from Mets rotation challenge” David Peterson got an appetizer of pitching in the major leagues last season. Now the Mets’ left-hander is chasing the main course. After Peterson impressed over nine starts in the shortened 2020 season, thrown into action following injuries to Noah Syndergaard and Marcus Stroman, he is…

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#Tim Tebow didn’t deserve this relentless public mockery

#Tim Tebow didn’t deserve this relentless public mockery

“#Tim Tebow didn’t deserve this relentless public mockery” With his official retirement from the Mets’ organization last week, Tim Tebow now appears to have taken his permanent leave from pro sports — and from being a target of relentless public mockery despite having done nothing worthy of the slightest ridicule. Tebow was, and is, an…

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