Yoenis Cespedes haunted the Mets and they got better. Robinson Cano provided an adductor tension and the Mets got better. Amed Rosario developed an upset stomach and the Mets got better. What did not kill her made her longer. The Mets outclassed the Nationals 8-2 in a matinee Thursday. They …
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The Mets turned to the bench for their catcher on Thursday and befriended Johnny Bench. Tomas Nido barely hit enough to stay in the big leagues last season, but a winter spent working with a private swing instructor may have been the best $ 25,000 the Mets backup catcher has …
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Saturday night brought more of what it becomes commonplace for the beginning pitcher of the Mets’ rookie. Norm, Peterson. Cheers – the wrong kind – filled Citi Field for David Peterson’s home debut, and the left hinger was well worth it. Fifteen outs came quickly, allowing the bullpen to complete …
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BOSTON – David Peterson earned his big boy pants on Tuesday night, leaving the mound in the sixth inning all grown so fast. A major league debut can be scary enough, but for a left-handed pitcher acting in the legendary shadow of the Green Monster, the pressure can be strangled. …
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BOSTON – The Mets were quiet before Monday’s 7-4 win over the Red Sox in their initial plans to pitch Tuesday, but rookie David Peterson’s name was in the conversation. Peterson was placed on the team’s taxi squad, meaning he was allowed to travel with the Mets and could be …
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