But the Mets outfielder, two days removed from receiving a cortisone shot for his barking left shoulder, said he still plans to play Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday in Kansas City.
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Terry Collins has been seemingly unbothered by managing the New York Mets as a lame duck this season, as evidenced by his team sweeping the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS.
As a lifelong Yankee fan, it stings a bit that my team won’t be fighting for a World Series in 2015, but I’m also happy to see the Mets get a chance to bring the trophy back to New York.
Cespedes and the Mets brass insist slugger did not injure his shoulder playing golf before Wednesday’s clincher in Chicago; Cespedes says the sport, which he began playing two years ago, helps him with his baseball swing and mental state. “I played all year long and I played all last year”.
Cespedes left in the second inning of the game, and somehow (or Daniel Murphy) the team was able to put up big run support without him. I met so many celebrities that day, and I met with Cespedes in passing who gave me the opportunity to write his walk up song.
Juan Lagares came in to play center field for an injured Yoenis Cespedes.
As the Mets were wrapping up the Pennant Wednesday, Collins said he tried to soak it all in. Now, Cespedes and the Mets are headed to the World Series. However, Cespedes said he doesn’t enjoy being the DH because he doesn’t feel as engaged with the game. He was told the training staff took a look at it and ruled Cespedes out for the rest of the game. “Just go about your job and make sure guys are prepared and that’s all you can do”.
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Johnny Monell signed a free agent contract in the off season to be a backup catcher. “I don’t feel like I’m part of the game, like I truly contributed”. New York already led 6-0 at the time and was looking to close out a series sweep. They thought an injection would calm it down in a day, so he’ll be ready.
