Category: Beisbol
Mets vs. Marlins Lineups 1:10 pm

Marlins:
1. Miguel Rojas (R) SS
2. Marcell Ozuna (R) RF
3. Christian Yelich (L) CF
4. Chris Johnson (R) 3B
5. Derek Dietrich (L) 1B
6. Destin Hood (R) LF
7. Austin Nola (R) 2B
8. Tomas Telis (S) C
9. Reynaldo Rodriguez (R) DH
SP: Justin Nicolino
Mets:
1. Juan Lagares (R) CF
2. Asdrubal Cabrera (S) SS
3. Yoenis Cespedes (R) DH
4. Lucas Duda (L) 1B
5. Neil Walker (S) 2B
6. Travis d’Arnaud (R) C
7. Alejandro De Aza (L) RF
8. Luis Rivera (R) 3B
9. Ty Kelly (S) LF
SP: Logan Verrett
Today’s game will be broadcast both on SNY & WOR 710 AM
Game Notes:
Today’s available pitchers for both squads:
MARLINS: LHP Justin Nicolino, RHP Jose Urena, LHP Tim Berry, RHP Austin Brice, LHP Cody Ege
METS: RHP Logan Verrett, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Zack Thornton, LHP Jerry Blevins
Today’s game marks the first of six meetings with the Marlins this spring and the first of three at home vs. Miami…
RHP LOGAN VERRETT: Makes his first start of the Grapefruit League season today vs Miami…Worked 2.0 scoreless innings with one walk and two strikeouts for the Blue team in the intrasquad game on Tuesday…
NEIL WALKER, and ASDRUBAL CABRERA make their Mets & spring debuts this afternoon…
Tomorrow’s Travel Roster…

A list of players that are expected to travel and play in tomorrow’s Spring Training opener in Viera against the Nationals, has been posted in the Mets clubhouse this morning. Notable players include, Michael Conforto, Wilmer Flores, Juan Lagares, Ruben Tejada, and Kevin Plawecki. Rafael Montero will also be getting the start on the mound. Look for more of the regulars to be on the field for Friday’s opener at Tradition Field. The rest of the roster has been posted after the jump. Continue reading
Should Mets sign Pedro Alvarez?

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Don’t forget about Rafael…
Rafael Montero may be a pitcher in Mets fans distant memories. Unfortunately injuries and a plethora of young hurlers tended to shift away attention and dim Montero’s star. But it wasn’t too long ago many Mets fans were wondering where this young hurler would slide in the rotation, as he had all of the makings of a future top of the rotation-starting pitcher. Continue reading
The Best Power Hitter Not In MLB…

Will Alfredo Despaigne be the next Cuban superstar to make the jump to Major League Baseball? It is a legitimate question, as arguably 3 out of the 4 top players that were on the island have defected recently in pursuit of obtaining a Major League Baseball contract. Continue reading
Best Fits for Yulieski Gourriel…

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