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Shintaro Fujinami’s heat makes him an electric Mets project

PORT STREET LUCIE — To understand the power of Shintaro Fujinami, look no further than DJ Stewart. The Mets outfielder/DH learned last season that 163 mph heat hurts even if you don’t work out. Stewart saw Fujinami’s best moment on Aug. 6, when the Orioles right-handed pitcher struck out Fujinami on three pitches. Both had […]

Mets take flier on hard-throwing reliever Shintaro Fujinami

The Mets are willing to take the low-risk gamble of using a live arm in the bullpen. Shintaro Fujinami, who spent last season with the Athletics and Orioles, reached an agreement with the Mets on Friday on a one-year contract worth $3.35 million, the Post’s Jon Heyman reported. The deal also includes $850,000 in incentives. […]