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The Curious Case of Pedro Beato

Written byTim HorodyskiPhoto by Michael BaronEditors note: This is the second installment of three articles written by guest writer Tim Horodyski, the previous article was on Ruben Tejada. If you have a moment let Tim know what you think either in the comments section or at our Twitter/Facebook accounts. On October 27, 1986 the New York Mets defeated the BostonRed Sox to capture...
Via Mets Fever  |  21 hours ago
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Wright Will Be The Most Compelling Storyline Of The 2012 Season

It’s true you know, David Wright will be the face that launched a thousand posts during the 2012 season. Brace yourselves for an avalanche of rants and raves on what the Mets should do with their once budding star third baseman. As Wright gets ready to embark upon his ninth season with the Mets, the questions and concerns are bountiful, but the answers are in very short supply...
Via Mets Merized Online  |  22 hours ago
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2012 Prospect Watch - Mets Top 20 Prospects

Zach Wheeler heads the List Here is the Official Mets Top 20 Prospect list from MLB.com RHP- Zach Wheeler RHP - Matt Harvey RHP - Jeurys Familia OF - Brandon Nimmo OF - Cesar Puello SS/3B - Wilmer Flores 2B/SS - Reese Havens RHP - Michael Fulmer 2B/SS - Jordany Valdespin RHP - Rafael Montero OF - Kirk Nieuwenhaus RHP - Domingo Tappa OF - Juan Lagares LHP - Juan Urbina...
Via Mets Chronicle  |  23 hours ago
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"Le Grand Orange" Rusty Staub is inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

Former Met star Daniel Joseph "Rusty" Staub, affectionately known as “Le Grande Orange” during his time with the Montreal Expos, will be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame this summer. Staub made the All-Star team as an Expo in 1969, 1970 and 1979 and played a total of 518 games for Montreal. “It’s very gratifying to be recognized as a special...
Via Mets Chronicle  |  23 hours ago
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Mets’ Ownership Is Its Own Worst Enemy

Well, it just gets better and better for the Wilpons, doesn’t it? For an organization that tries its darnedest to put out nothing but positive PR, it sure has a funny way of achieving the exact opposite. The tighter the choke hold on the Mets’ message, the more mangled it becomes. Even what would be considered “good” news from and for Fred, Jeffy and Uncle Saul appears...
Via Mets360.com  |  1 day ago
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My Thoughts Regarding Howard Megdal’s Revocation of Credentials

Yesterday, the Mets Blogosphere was made aware that the Jorunal News’ Howard Megdal was stripped of his press credentials for the 2012 season by New York Mets PR head Jay Horwitz because of “unliked reporting”.  Megdal has tried to get ahold of the Mets PR department, but his request for an explanation went through one ear, and out the other without any further...
Via BigAppleMetsTalk  |  1 day ago
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What Would Make The 2012 Mets A Success?

Courtesy Of Michael BaronWith the expectations of most Mets fans a bit tempered this spring, I'm curious to know what it is in your minds that would make this season a success? The average fan base enters the season with aspirations of a World Series crown, and while I'm sure that is still the ultimate goal of both the franchise and its fans, I think both would concede that...
Via Mets Fever  |  1 day ago
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Mets Under The Radar Prospects: Robert Carson and Chase Huchingson

MLB.com’s John Star released the 2012 Mets Organizational Preview which includes the Top 20 prospects. He speculates that the future of the Mets’ rotation will knock on the door of Citi Field this season and lists Wheeler, Harvey and Familia as the Mets top three prospects with outfielders Brandon Nimmo and Cesar Puello rounding out the top five. Here are two players...
Via Mets Merized Online  |  1 day ago
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Mets Notes: Mike Baxter, Dillon Gee and the prospect/blogger

Now that Rick Ankiel has re-signed with the Nationals, the Mets have to turn their attention elsewhere for a player to compete for their fifth outfielder slot. Now attention will shift to even older veterans like Johnny Damon and Raul Ibanez. Here’s an idea: Quit worrying and just give the job to Mike Baxter. Now, you may be fine with the idea of having an internal candidate...
Via Mets360.com  |  2 days ago
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Mets Leadoff Hitter, Is It Really A Debate?

Over at Mets Today Joe Janish tries to answer the question of who should be the Mets leadoff hitter now that Jose Reyes and Angel Pagan are gone. He looks at the players ability to get on base and their ability to maneuver around the base paths, and comes to the conclusion that the Mets might be best to go ths unconventional route and use Jason Bay because of the lack...
Via Mets Merized Online  |  2 days ago
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New York Mets: It Is Never Too Early to Start Thinking About the MLB Draft

The MLB Draft is not for another four months, but just because it is out of sight doesn’t mean it is out of mind.  The New York Mets have two of the top forty selections (12, 35) in this year’s draft so it is easy to imagine them adding some exciting talent to an improving system.  MyMLBDraft.com has a mock draft posted and Baseball America listed their Top 100 draft...
Via Rant Sports  |  2 days ago
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Was Santana Already Injured When He Arrived?

Johan Santana is scheduled to make about $25 million dollars each of the next two years. There’s also an option for 2014, which adds another $25 million if he reaches awards incentives and/or innings threshold. The combination of Santana’s health and the Mets reduced payroll make this a very punishing financial commitment. I think Ben Nicholson-Smith of MLBTR said it best...
Via Mike Silva's New York Baseball Digest  |  3 days ago
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New York Mets Likely to Assign Lead Off Duties to Andres Torres

As we gear up for Spring Training and the promise of real baseball, the New York Mets are surprisingly set throughout their 25-man roster.  There are plenty of questions surrounding the organization, but on the field the New York Mets have most of their rotation set and they have a very good idea of who will be filling out the lineup on Opening Day.  One of the final decisions...
Via Rant Sports  |  4 days ago
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Reben Tejada the next New York Superstar ?

Ruben Tejada the Next NewYork Superstar? Written by Tim HorodyskiEditor's Note: This is Tim Horodyski's first article with Mets Fever, it's the one of three articles as a guest writer and based on what we've read we hope he decides to join us permanently. Photo by Michael Baron When does a young ballplayer turn from an upand coming prospect to an established major...
Via Mets Fever  |  4 days ago
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$20 million stake in Mets could be purchased by billionaire Steve Cohen

For some time now we’ve heard how the New York Mets are looking to raise around $200 million by selling multiple $20 million minority stakes in the team before the end of February.  According to Bill Shaiken of the Los Angeles Times, it appears as though Steve Cohen, “the billionaire investor, in the running for purchase of the Dodgers, is on the verge of buying a share...
Via MetsZilla  |  6 days ago
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