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Playing first base is like dancing bachata to novice Morel

Bachata is a popular dance and music genre in the Dominican Republic, highlighted by a four-step rhythm and side-to-side ...

Mets' Brett Baty embracing challenge of playing first base as he starts to take outfield reps this spring

Mets infielder Brett Baty started at first base in his spring debut on Saturday, and he's excited for the challenge of learning a new position.

Mets' Jorge Polanco says learning first base is 'harder than what you would expect'

It's a transition the Mets very much want Polanco and Brett Baty to make in order to keep their bats in the lineup.

Jorge Polanco ‘just going for it’ in Mets first base experiment

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Jorge Polanco has some time to work on the finer points of playing first base — but not too much time, with Opening Day less than a month away. Access the Mets beat like never ...
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Jorge Polanco pitched teams on playing first base — how he prepared for this unique Mets chance

Jorge Polanco is banking that his work last season at first base with the Mariners — albeit not in games — has served as a good foundation as he attempts to play the position regularly. Access the ...