That’s 63 of 73, an 86 percent success rate. Collins said d’Arnaud’s arm strength and velocity are where they need to be. However, his delivery needs to Anthony Rizzo Jerseys quicken to help slow down the running game. “I like his arm stroke better than last Chicago Cubs Jerseys year. I think he’s made huge improvements in it. We’ve just got to get him to speed it up,” Collins cheap jerseys said of d’Arnaud, who hasn’t thrown out a baserunner this spring. D’Arnaud said he realizes a catcher like Yadier Molina or Buster Posey who can throw out baserunners is a “game changer” and that his throwing is better now than last year. “My transfers are getting more consistent and I’m more consistent with my throwing accuracy. When I get a good grip and good transfer, my feet are right underneath me,” said d’Arnaud, who isn’t discouraged by poor results so far. Collins said backup catcher Rene Kris Bryant Jerseys Rivera, who hasn’t had many at-bats this spring while playing for Puerto Rico in the WBC, could be in the lineup on April 3 against Atlanta at Citi Field because of his history with Syndergaard. “We’ll look at all the factors before we write the opening-day lineup. Last year, Noah threw the ball very well to Rene, so there’s a good chance and a possibility that Rene will catch in that game,” Collins said. Collins added that d’Arnaud’s bat could be the deciding factor. “If he’s hitting homers and driving in runs, you’ll forget all about (the throwing). If he gets it going offensively, he’s going to play in a lot of games.” Syndergaard will pitch in a minor league game instead of facing Atlanta next Wednesday, five days before the Mets open the season against the Braves. . RHP Jacob deGrom will pitch in a minor league game at home on Saturday while 
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