
Jacob Reimer opening eyes at spring training as Mets future comes into view
NY Post
PORT ST. LUCIE — Jacob Reimer speaks of his first major league camp experience with the enthusiasm of a young player confident in his abilities.
“I have learned more in these few weeks than I have in my whole life,” the Mets third base prospect said. “I feel like I say that every spring, with such a good coaching staff and now getting to talk to players approach-wise, what they think defensively, I want to pick all their brains.”
A 22-year-old with big power and arm to match, Reimer is one of several young players in camp impressing team officials.
Carson Benge is a candidate to win the starting right field job, and A.J. Ewing, while unlikely to win a job on the Opening Day roster, has displayed the athleticism that makes him an intriguing center field candidate for the future.

Most of the words Chris Drury said in July about defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov centered around the defensive side of the $49 million defenseman’s game. The Rangers president and general manager wanted to be better in front of their goaltenders. He wanted improved coverage in high-danger areas. And Gavrikov, inked to a seven-year deal at the start of free agency that month to pair with Adam Fox, possessed “qualities of an elite shutdown guy.”












