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Mets Exceeding Early Expectations

Found April 27, 2012 on Mets Merized Online:
PLAYERS: Johan Santana,  RA Dickey,  Jon Niese,  Terry Collins,  David Wright,  Andres Torres,  Ike Davis,  Mike Pelfrey
TEAMS: New York Mets
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I must admit, that following their rough stretch against Atlanta and San Francisco, I thought the Mets were heading into a tailspin. However, strong pitching performances from Johan Santana and R.A. Dickey – following up stinkers – appear to have stabilized. I’m not saying all is well as it is way to early for that, but I have seen the Mets respond to a weekend like the one they had against the Giants in the opposite fashion. And, today their best pitcher, Jon Niese, will go for the sweep. Playing well early against a tough schedule is a good sign, Terry Collins said: “It’s important. One of the things that makes it important, is that our guys know they can compete. We have a long hot summer ahead, we are very aware of that. They have to understand that they can compete with the teams we’re playing. Right now they’re seeing it.” The crowds have been sparse for the Marlins series, but should the Mets maintain their pace and stay over .500 it could make for a fun summer. There are fe...
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