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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Terry Collins told reporters on Monday that if pitching prospect Jenrry Mejia doesn’t win the fifth spot in the Mets rotation, he will be considered for the Opening Day bullpen. Mejia will be competing with the likes of John Lannan and Daisuke Matsuzaka for the final rotation spot. Recent reports

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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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The New York Mets announced on Sunday that the club will honor legendary Original Met Ralph Kiner throughout the 2014 season.  Mets players will wear a commemorative uniform patch on the right sleeve of their jerseys in Spring Training and the regular season. The Mets will celebrate the life and legacy

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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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