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Yankees Passed on Luis Robert — Mets Pounced and May Already Be Winning the Bet Mets Made the Move Yankees Didn’t Yankees Bet on Stability — Not Upside

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The decision not to act is often the one that lingers longest.For the New York Yankees, this may become one of those moments.When Luis Robert Jr. was made available by the Chicago White Sox earlier this year, the Yankees had a clear path to enter the conversation. Instead, they stayed on the sidelines. The New […] The post Yankees Passed on Luis Robert — Mets Pounced and May Already Be Winning the Bet Mets Made the Move Yankees Didn’t Yankees Bet on Stability — Not Upside appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Carson Benge making MLB debut in centerfield on Monday

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With Luis Robert Jr. getting a scheduled rest on Monday, manager Carlos Mendoza is sliding his young rookie out of right field and into center, as the Mets continue to navigate their outfield depth with care. Brett Baty steps in at right field, while Jared Young gets the nod at first base and Jorge Polanco […] The post Carson Benge making MLB debut in centerfield on Monday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. walks off Pirates with 11th inning bomb

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When the New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in an offseason trade with the Chicago White Sox, many fans expressed excitement for the Gold Glove defense and athleticism the Cuban center fielder could bring to the club. Following back-to-back seasons with a sub-.665 OPS, any worthwhile offensive production was seen as a bonus. Well, […] The post Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. walks off Pirates with 11th inning bomb appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets fans don’t hold back with ‘DUI’ chants for Pirates’ Marcell Ozuna

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The New York Mets achieved a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, earning their second win of the season. During the contest, the fanbase stole the spotlight for a moment after hitting Pirates’ slugger Marcell Ozuna with a “DUI” chant. During Ozuna’s at-bat in the top of the seventh inning, Mets fans broke […] The post Mets fans don’t hold back with ‘DUI’ chants for Pirates’ Marcell Ozuna appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets’ Luis Robert Jr picks up RBI in first New York Opening Day

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The New York Mets got an immediate return on their offseason investment Thursday as Luis Robert Jr. delivered his first RBI in a New York uniform during Opening Day vs. the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field. Robert, acquired to anchor center field and boost the lineup, is expected to be a central piece of […] The post Mets’ Luis Robert Jr picks up RBI in first New York Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luis Robert Jr. throws shade at White Sox before Mets debut

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The New York Mets and Chicago White Sox negotiated a trade this past offseason, with the Mets acquiring Luis Robert Jr. in exchange for Luisangel Acuna and Truman Pauley. Robert Jr. has some high potential as a power hitter in the middle of the Mets’ high-powered offense, but staying healthy will be his priority. The […] The post Luis Robert Jr. throws shade at White Sox before Mets debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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