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Adam Rubin of ESPN NY writes that the Mets signed right-handed reliever Buddy Carlyle to a minor-league contract and it does not include an invite to the big-league camp. Carlyle, 36, last pitched in the majors in 2011 with the Yankees, where he was 0-1, with a 4.70 ERA, in eight games.  In his

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Terry Collins has recently made a point to tell Kirk Nieuwenhuis that, despite the additions of Curtis Granderson, Eric Young Jr. and Chris Young since the middle of last season and the impressive play by Juan Lagares, he is not an afterthought, according to Adam Rubin. Nieuwenhuis hit .189/.278/.337 with 18 hits, 14 RBI’s and three home runs in

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Adam Rubin of ESPN NY writes on Monday that the Mets signed lefty reliever Dana Eveland to a minor-league deal, but it does not include an invite to the big-league camp, as reported by Chris Cotillo. Eveland, 30, last pitched in Korea in 2013 and was 6-14, with a 5.54 ERA,

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Kyle Farnsworth takes time to sign autographs for a few fans. #Mets #SpringTraining pic.twitter.com/w6YP1F4RJe — New York Mets (@Mets) February 17, 2014   Can I please have your autograph?! @Wheelerpro45 signs for the #Mets fans. #SpringTraining pic.twitter.com/RrRBniaoHa — New York Mets (@Mets) February 17, 2014   Pitchers take part

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Marc Craig, Mets Beat Writer for NY Newsday, shared on his Twitter page that Bobby Parnell threw for the second time in the bullpen on Sunday and threw 15 pitches, off the mound, with catcher in front of plate and had no issues. Parnell threw only 10 pitches on Friday with the catcher

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Adam Rubin of ESPN NY writes that Cory Vaughn, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 11, wears an insulin pump in his back, left pocket to regulate his blood sugar, even while playing. Vaughn shared with me back in December that when people find out about his condition,

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Jared King, a native of Dublin, Ohio credits his dad for his knowledge of baseball, “My father played at Ohio state in the 80’s and has taught me everything I know about the game,” Says King. King applied everything his dad taught him about the game and took his talents

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Adam Rubin of ESPN NY writes that upon his arrival on his first day of spring camp, Noah Syndergaard certainly felt more comfortable than his arrival a season ago. “I got my feet wet, and I’m not the new guy really anymore,” Syndergaard shares with Rubin. “That’s always comforting. I

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Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com writes that it was not long after Jose Valverde‘s arrival at Mets camp on Sunday that a small crowd of new teammates gathered around the 35-year-old veteran, pulling up chairs. If Bobby Parnell is unable to be ready for the start of the season, Valverde

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With the Mets signing relief pitchers Kyle Farnsworth and Jose Valverde to minor league deals and inviting both to spring training, the team has viable options and can see if Bobby Parnell will be ready to start the season as their closer. Adam Rubin of ESPN NY writes that Parnell,

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