While there is plenty of time left in the baseball season, the window for the Mets to contend with either the Atlanta Braves in the NL East or a wild-card spot may be defined in the next 11 days. In…
Post Game
Snakebit in Arizona
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The New York Mets (49-44) played more like a they were the team 20 games under .500, not the Arizona Diamondbacks (35-58), who whacked the Mets 13-2 in Monday’s series opener. With the Atlanta Braves (54-38) off Monday, the Mets…
Minor Leagues
Untouchable prospect Wilmer Flores
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When the Mets had discussions with the Seattle Mariners about lefthander Cliff Lee, talks stopped when the Mariners inquired about Wilmer Flores. Why, at first glance, Flores’ numbers don’t blow anybody away. The shortstop had an ugly .637 OPS in…
Mets Rewind
Mets Rewind: July 19
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Here’s what happened on this day in New York Mets history: 1964: New York Mets purchased Bobby Klaus from the Cincinnati Reds. 1988: It was the low point of the regular season for the New York Mets. Ron Darling next…
Daily 360
Will road lead to nowhere?
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The New York Mets opened the second half of the season on the West Coast against the San Francisco Giants. The 11-game roadtrip begins without Jose Reyes, but also the return of Carlos Beltran. How will the Mets respond to…
Perspectives
Five areas Mets need to address
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Most New York Mets fans by now probably thought they would be dealing with another disastrous season: clubhouse turmoil, a new manager, and what many want – a new GM. But thanks to an overachieving starting rotation, great years from…
Mets Rewind
Mets Rewind: July 14
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Here’s what happened on this day in New York Mets history: 1988: Kevin McReynolds put on a hitting clinic, going 5-for-6 with a pair of doubles, a home run and four RBI, leading the Mets to a 9-8 win over…
Perspectives
Judging Jerry Manuel
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Back on May 20th, I wrote an article which concluded that the Mets should fire Jerry Manuel. Of course, the Mets have gone 28-17 since that column was published, fueled by replacing John Maine and Oliver Perez in the rotation…
Perspectives
Mets Report Card
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The All-Star break is upon us and it’s natural to look forward. The Mets at 48-40, four games back of the Atlanta Braves in the NL and one game behind in the wild card race. Below is a list of…
Mets Rewind
Mets Rewind: July 13
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Here’s what happened on this day in New York Mets history: 1962: New York Mets purchased Joe Pignatano from the San Francisco Giants. 1988: New York Mets signed free agent Bob McClure.
Mets Rewind
Mets Rewind: July 12
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Here’s what happened on this day in New York Mets history: 1970: New York Mets sold Don Cardwell to the Atlanta Braves. 2007: New York Mets signed free agent Marlon Anderson of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Perspectives
David in Wright place at Wright Time
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As we head toward the All-Star break, David Wright is making a push to be in the discussion for National League Most Valuable Player. In a renaissance year of sorts, Wright is hitting .317 with 14 HR’s and a league leading…