New York Notes: Bootcheck, Cano, Marcum, Harvey
2013/06/new-york-notes-cano-marcum-harvey-wheeler.htmlDanny Knobler of CBS Sports spoke with a pair of scouts who watched Matt Harvey on Tuesday, and both said they would take Harvey over Stephen Strasburg, with one scout saying it's "not even close." Knobler's scouts weren't as optimistic about Zack Wheeler, with one saying that he should still be in Triple-A and another calling him a middle-of-the-rotation arm, likening him to Edwin Jackson.
Week In Review: 6/16/13 – 6/22/13
2013/06/week-in-review-61613-62213.htmlThe O's struck a deal with first-round pick Hunter Harvey.
Mets Notes: Parnell, Ricco
2013/06/mets-notes-parnell-ricco.htmlGM Sandy Alderson needs to build a playoff-caliber team in the near future, writes Andy Martino of the New York Daily News, because the primes of David Wright, Matt Harvey, and Zack Wheeler may not overlap for more than a few years.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Harvey, Perkins, Brown, A’s
2013/07/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-13.htmlMLB Injury News talks Matt Harvey and the innings limit.
Quick Hits: Wilpon, Rios, Mozeliak, Blue Jays
2013/07/quick-hits-scherzer-mozeliak-nationals-bonilla.htmlNational League All-Star starter Matt Harvey has become a well-known name around baseball...though not necessarily a well-known face… Harvey personally explored his relative anonymity in a comedy bit tonight on The Late Show With Jimmy Fallon (YouTube link)
All-Star Notes: Scherzer, Harvey, Davis
2013/07/all-star-notes.htmlTalking to Nightengale, Scherzer said, "It's funny, everybody wants to speculate on teams, and X amount of dollars, but if I go out there and pitch well, everything will take care of itself." How about National League starter Matt Harvey, who fronts the Mets' rotation and is also represented by Scott Boras? Joel Sherman of the New York Post talked to Boras, who said, "Usually the team will come to you, it is not up to the player to start negotiations.
Quick Hits: Cruz, Pence, Wilson, Morneau, Dodgers
2013/07/quick-hits-rangers-pence-wilson-morneau-dodgers.htmlFor instance, if the Mets wanted Stanton, the Marlins would want Matt Harvey in return.
Mets Likely To Stand Pat
2013/07/mets-likely-to-stand-pat.htmlNow that the Mets need to limit Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler's innings, they'll hold off on parting with the 27-year-old.
Quick Hits: Trout, Pirates, White Sox
2013/08/quick-hits-trout-pirates-white-sox.htmlThe next-most-valuable player, when considering performance and salary, would be Matt Harvey, who is making $499K.
Quick Hits; Qualifying Offers, Replay, A-Rod, Hawkins
2013/08/quick-hits-qualifying-offers-replay.htmlAlex Rodriguez has to be extremely careful if he brings a federal lawsuit against MLB, writes Tom Harvey of the New York Daily News.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Chen, D’Backs, Upton
2013/08/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-11.htmlBaltimore Sports And Life scouted Hunter Harvey's debut in Aberdeen.
NL East Notes: Harvey, Davis, Phillies, Werth
2013/08/nl-east-notes-harvey-davis-phillies-werth.htmlThe baseball world got some terrible news today when Mike Francesa of WFAN radio in New York reported that Mets ace Matt Harvey has a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will be placed on the disabled list (hat tip: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter).
Quick Hits: Mets, Harvey, Indians, Morneau, Twins
2013/08/quick-hits-mets-harvey-morneau-twins.htmlThe Mets got some difficult news today as they learned that young star Matt Harvey has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow.
Mets Likely To Make Late August Trades
2013/08/mets-likely-to-make-late-august-trades.htmlOne day after learning that ace Matt Harvey has a torn UCL in his right elbow, ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin reports that the Mets are poised to be active on the trade front in the final days of August.
Pirates Acquire Marlon Byrd And John Buck
2013/08/pirates-acquire-marlon-byrd-and-john-buck.htmlEarlier today, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reported that in the wake of Matt Harvey's injury, the Mets were exploring trade options and had placed five players on waivers, including Byrd, Buck and Pedro Feliciano.
Blue Jays Notes: Johnson, 2014 Rotation, Harvey
2013/08/blue-jays-notes-johnson-2014-rotation.htmlJohnson spoke with Matt Harvey in the wake of his UCL tear to gave the young phenom words of encouragement and remind him that the injury might not require surgery, writes Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com.
Mets Notes: Black, Warthen, Offseason
2013/08/mets-notes-black-warthen-offseason.htmlHe works hard at what he does.” David Wright expects the Mets to make significant moves to improve the team this offseason, even in the wake of Matt Harvey's injury, the third baseman told Mike Vaccaro of the New York Post: “With the money we have coming off the books this year, I expect us to go out there and make this team better whether it’s through free agency, whether it’s through trades,” said Wright.
NL East Notes: Mets, Kendrick, Phillies, Nats
2013/08/nl-east-notes-mets-kendrick-phillies-nats.htmlAfter a week in which the Mets lost Matt Harvey for the season and traded Marlon Byrd and John Buck to the Pirates, GM Sandy Alderson sent out a letter to team season ticket holders.
Alderson On Harvey, Offseason, Young, Collins
2013/09/alderson-on-harvey-offseason.htmlLosing Matt Harvey for the rest of the year and part of the 2014 season was obviously a tough pill to swallow for the Mets and GM Sandy Alderson told WFAN yesterday that it will change his approach to the offseason, writes Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com.
NL East Notes: Ruiz, Harvey, Collins, Sandberg
2013/09/nl-east-notes-4.htmlThe GM made it clear that he will target free agent bats this offseason but also noted that he'd like to add a starter, even if Matt Harvey elects not to have surgery (Twitter links).
Mets Rumors: Choo, Ellsbury, Tejada, Harvey
2013/09/mets-rumors-choo-ellsbury-tejada-harvey.htmlMatt Harvey told reporters, including Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, that he's optimistic about his chances to avoid Tommy John surgery.
East Notes: Yankees, Saltalamacchia, Duda, Pitchers
2013/09/east-notes-yankees-saltalamacchia-duda-pitchers.html"That's why we're hoping as we finish the season out that Lucas does what we know he can do." Two young, NL East aces -- Matt Harvey and Stephen Strasburg -- have become emblematic of baseball's long struggle with the stress put on its best arms.
NL East Notes: Harvey, Collins, Johnson, Valencia
2013/09/nl-east-notes-harvey-collins-johnson-valencia.htmlThe plan of action could change later this offseason, but for now, Matt Harvey has decided to try and avoid undergoing Tommy John surgery, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.
NL East Notes: Harvey, Werth, Halladay
2013/09/east-notes-harvey.htmlYesterday we learned that for the time being, Mets ace Matt Harvey will try to avoid Tommy John surgery by rehabbing his throwing elbow this fall.