Ryan Ellis named FSL Manager of the Year

Editor's note: The following is a press release written by Media Relations Manager Alex Kushel. PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA- The Florida State League announced that St. Lucie Mets manager Ryan Ellis has been named Florida State League’s Manager of the Year. St. Lucie Mets reliever Adam Kolarek was also named to the 2012 Florida State [...]

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Mets Card of the Week: 1970 Tommie Agee

1970 TOPPS TOMMIE AGEE The 1970 set is one of my favorite Topps sets. Yeah, I know, the gray borders are kind of bland. But the set was packed with good photos, the different color lettering of the various team names made it excellent for matching games and the yellow and blue backs are perhaps [...]

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Mets Minors: Prospect gems Zack Wheeler and Wilmer Flores shine brightly

Zack Wheeler: I’ve written about Wheeler and you’ve read about Wheeler and by now, you are eagerly anticipating buying your very own Wheeler Met jersey some time during the 2013 or 2014 season.  First, before I get into talking about all the good things he’s doing, let me mention that he’s not YET ready for [...]

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Jeremy Hefner provides nice value for a waiver claim

For a guy who was waived twice following the 2011 season, Jeremy Hefner has been quite a productive pitcher in 2012 for the Mets. Sunday, Hefner pitched into the ninth inning and ended up with a no-decision in a game where he pitched well enough to win. His final line was 8 IP, 5 H, [...]

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Mets Game Chatter – 8/26/12

Mets look for their first two-game winning streak since they beat the Giants in back-to-back games August 1st and 2nd. Jeremy Hefner takes the mound for the 1:10 start. It may take the software a minute to load when you first click on the page. Please be patient. If you're having trouble getting in, try [...]

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Mets fans should jump on the Darin Gorski bandwagon

Darin Gorski is quietly turning in a fine season in Double-A. You might recall that Gorski had a breakout year in 2011, where he went 11-3 with a 2.08 ERA. Many were skeptical because he was not highly touted and he dominated at an advanced age for his league. The conventional wisdom coming into this [...]

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Mets Game Chatter – 8/25/12

Mets have not won a game against the lowly Astros all season. Can R.A. Dickey break the streak? Tune it this afternoon at 1:10 to find out. It may take the software a minute to load when you first click on the page. Please be patient. If you're having trouble getting in, try using Firefox [...]

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Amid Mets’ misery, at least Jon Niese is showing signs of finishing strong

This is just is getting downright depressing. Yes, the Mets yet again lost again last night (3-1), this time to the hapless Houston Astros, a team that has dropped 36 out of their last 43 games prior to Friday. The Mets are now currently riding a six-game losing streak. There appears to be no end [...]

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HYPE files: Wilfredo Tovar

Why the hype? Wilfredo Tovar, SS: Tovar is the type of prospect that divides minor league followers. Some think he will be a great defensive shortstop who will hit enough to play every day while some think he will be a great defensive shortstop and that is it. At least most everyone will agree his [...]

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Mets second-half fade nothing new for year ending in “2”

Before the season started, I dismissed those who claimed the Mets could lose 100 games in 2012. But after getting swept in a four-game series at home by a beat-up Rockies team, I am no longer so sure. The Mets still need to win six games the rest of the way and at this point, [...]

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