Why Minaya should not be criticized for bench

A popular thing to do online these days is to rake GM Omar Minaya over the coals for his roster construction this year. Here I examine how valid that claim is. It is not a fun year to be a Mets fan. It is the third week in July and the season is basically over. [...]

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Charlie Williams: The other guy in the Willie Mays trade

Charlie Williams was a player with a baseball card as bland as his name. But he played an important role in franchise history, being the kid they traded for Willie Mays. Here’s a look at his time with the Mets. Charlie Williams has two claims to fame for the Mets. Most fans can tell you [...]

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