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Good morning Mets fans!
Isn't this time of the year incredible? We see who has come into camp in shape, get our first look at the new guys in action, and we mark the progress of our up and coming...
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February 22, 2009
Ahhhh yes, Spring Training, where hope springs eternal.
First off, let me say that the likely Mets opening day roster already looks much better than last year's version.
Just to jog your memory,...
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February 22, 2009
Patrick Hickey Jr. reports on the new Brooklyn Cyclones coaching staff for 2009. With Edgar Alfonzo going to Savannah the Mets decided to do a makeover. The new faces will be:
Manager - Pedro Lopez who is a long time minor leaguer and former Savannah coach.
Pitching Coach - Rick Tomlin who has 20 years experience with [...]
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February 23, 2009
Looking for some good eats at Citi Field? Bring your wallet.
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February 22, 2009
Just a reminder to please go vote.
Our post on Friday generated quite a bit of controversy, so we've decided to let the fans decide.
The current tally is as follows:
Tom Seaver: 30 votesKeith...
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February 20, 2009
Many criticized the Mets for not having tough, gritty leader type players but what they fail to realize is that the Mets had those players but they were injured down the stretch. Now while I completely call 2007 a collapse, in my opinion in 2008 they had an incredible run just to get back in the ...
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February 22, 2009
David Lennon of Newsday reports that Parnell has a great chance to get a bullpen
Parnell is no fun to face, and he's about to become even more dangerous with the addition of a split-fingered fastball. Pitching coach Dan Warthen suggested that he use these next six weeks to revive his ...
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February 22, 2009
If healthy from hand injuries I fully expected Bobby Keilty to make a run at the last spot on the bench and due to his ability to hit right handed, I expected it to be a serious run. But I thought Keilty would be competing with Pagan, Reed and Sullivan ( to a lesser extent Mackowiak) for the ...
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February 21, 2009
Tim Redding had off-season surgery and is taking it slow to start spring training. Redding is throwing off flat ground but not off the mound. However, he isn't scheduled to miss a start as of now. Dan Warthen said they would take it slow with him thanks to extended spring training as a result of ...
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February 20, 2009
Who would you choose for the "Mets Mount Rushmore"?Who are those four all-time greats that truly represent the team, the fans, the greatness that is NY Mets baseball, and who epitomize all things Mets?It's not an easy choice is it?You have greats like Dwight Gooden, Jerry Koosman, Ed Kranepool, Tug McGraw, Mookie Wilson, maybe Strawberry too....but you know they just...
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February 22, 2009
Posted by Mav on February 22, 2009.The Towel Drills staff welcomes long-time Cub fan and former college pitcher "Mav" to the TD Bullpen. Mav will be bringing us some great in-depth stuff throughout the season with the added perspective of actually having competed at a level higher than tee ball or beer league softball (though I can vouch for Mav's credentials in the...
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February 21, 2009
Aside from Manny Ramirez, there doesn't seem to be a whole lot left on the free agent market. However, if you're looking for some good low risk, high reward type players, you have quite a few bargains still out there.
CatchersGary Bennett (37)Johnny Estrada (33)Paul Lo Duca (37) - Type B, ...
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February 20, 2009
NEW YORK CITY (TSC) — After he missed three consecutive nights of sleep because of Alex Rodriguez’s recent admission of using PEDs, MLB commissioner Bud Selig signed the paperwork approving the demolition of New York Mets’ Shea Stadium, mistakenly mixing it up with the demolition of Kauffman Stadium, the home to the Kansas City Royals.
Shea, [...]
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February 20, 2009
Project Prospect has a nice article comparing two 2008 draft picks, 18th pick Ike Davis (Mets) and 66th pick Dennis Raben, selected by the Mariners. Raben had a nice debut in short-season single A last year, and Project Prospect’s Mike Rogers breaks down Raben’s power, speed, defense, and other ...
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February 21, 2009
“If you had eight A-Rods out there I doubt you would be a winning team. He isn’t about winning. He may think he is, but he isn’t about winning. He’s about building those numbers and some day being called the greatest player that ever played. That’s fine and dandy, but in my humble opinion, he ...
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February 21, 2009
In a sea of sensationalized headlines about steroids, much of the positive reports from spring training are being lost. While the Yankees beat is distracted in Tampa (not their fault of course) there have been some great signs down in Port St. Lucie. It appears that Jerry Manuel is addressing ...
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