Meet the Mets
On Sunday afternoon, the Mets were thoroughly mowed down by Hunter Greene and the Reds until the ninth inning when they staged just enough of a comeback to give you hopes and dreams to subsequently shatter. At least Brandon Sproat had a nice debut.
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Prior to the game, the Mets designated Justin Garza for assignment, demoted Wander Suero and Jimmy Herget, and activated Reed Garrett and Brandon Sproat.
The future of the Mets rotation looks bright, but it would be nice if the present showed the same promise.
Around the National League East
In the day’s earliest game, the Braves were completely obliterated by the Mariners in an 18-2 game that was over long before the last ou