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Leveraging Speed and Defense
October 10, 2009 by
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(bumped from FanPosts. --eric)
Lots of people, here and elsewhere, say that the Mets need players that fit Citi. The idea is that the better defensive players can cover the fly balls hit deep and run down balls in the gap and at the wall. There is more space...
Chris Carter Applesauce - Mets complete trade, Gomez pities the Mets, Phillies lose
October 09, 2009 by
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Meet the Mets
Carlos Gomez says he has felt sorry for the Mets the last two seasons. Thanks Carlos.
Ted Berg explains why he's actually a little excited about Chris Carter, who is now finally a Met. Plus he uses a quote from Lester Fraemon.
Around the NL East
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Five Numbers To Avoid When Evaluating Starting Pitchers
October 09, 2009 by
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They are: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Invariably, with the offseason, people start making their fantasy teams, which contain a lineup and a 1-5 starting rotation. During the long winter, these teams find themselves posted all over the internet, usually looking something like this:
this...
Poll: Best Part Of Today's NL Playoff Games?
October 08, 2009 by
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Schadenfreude
Poll
Best part of today's NL playoff games?
Shane Victorino making last out of Phillies loss in un-clutch fashion
Charlie Manuel's inexplicable bullpen management
Matt Holliday's price tag decreasing by...
Sterling Equities was a "net winner" in the Madoff scheme.
October 08, 2009 by
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Sterling Equities was a "net winner" in the Madoff scheme.
Looks like we can believe Jeff Wilpon when he says Madoff has no effect on the Mets.
Playoff Applesauce - Mets prefer Holliday, Phillie day game upsets many, Vazquez not likely to be traded
October 08, 2009 by
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Meet the Mets
Jon Heyman is reporting that the Mets prefer Matt Holliday over Jason Bay and that the Mets are going to be forced to spend money this offseason.
More Hardball has some fun with Photoshop and creates some new Met mascots.
BlueAndOrange.net puts...
Productive Base Stealing And The Mets
October 08, 2009 by
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In the recent Athletics Nation interview with A's GM Billy Beane, interviewer Tyler Bleszinski asked about an often divisive topic in the realm of baseball discussion, the stolen base:
Blez: Do you think that the stolen base has become a bit of an unvalued commodity...
The Big Book of Available Pitchers
October 07, 2009 by
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Think of this as an 'Idiot's Guide to Available Starting Pitching in 2010'. I'd been sifting through like 5-6 different sources with a few weeks now and eventually I thought I'd just put it all together. Hopefully it'...
Mets Get Chris Carter, Eddie Lora From Red Sox For Billy Wagner
October 07, 2009 by
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AL Central Applesauce - Hernandez SNY contract dispute, Mets look hard at Backman, 7th overall pick
October 07, 2009 by
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Nice moment for Carlos Gomez last night (scoring division title-winning run) and for the Twins. Not so much though for the Tigers who look like they've got a serious image problem on their hands with Miguel Cabrera. Imagine what would have happened in this town if during the...
Inside Out: Daniel Murphy's New Approach To Fastballs
October 07, 2009 by
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by Wilfredo Lee - AP
View full size photo uploaded October 7, 2009
Daniel Murphy's 2009 season began well enough, with a two-run homerun versus Cincinnati on opening day. By June, however, Murphy had already endured the...
Murphy has 2nd best UZR in N.L.
October 06, 2009 by
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Murphy has 2nd best UZR in N.L.
Omar Minaya, Jeff Wilpon, And Dave Howard Interview Recap
October 06, 2009 by
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by Mary Altaffer - ASSOCIATED PRESS
No good can come of this. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
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Following their press conference at Citi Field yesterday, Omar Minaya, Jeff...
Meaningful Announcements From The Mets' Press Conference Today
October 05, 2009 by
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Minaya lobby for future GM replacement.
October 05, 2009 by
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Minaya lobby for future GM replacement.
Kevin Towers and/or J.P. Ricciardi may join the Mets organization.
Alomar, Shines, Alicea Out; Warthen, Johnson In
October 05, 2009 by
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Alomar, Shines, Alicea Out; Warthen, Johnson In
1st base coach Luis Alicea will not be back on the Mets coaching staff in 2010. 3rd base coach Razor Shines will be back with the organization, but not as 3rd base coach (pop the champagne). Sandy Alomar will also be re-assigned...
We Made It Applesauce - Mets finish season with sweep, coaches may be fired, Dykstra's WS ring sold, sudden death tomorrow
October 05, 2009 by
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Our long nightmare has mercifully ended with a few solid victories. There's always next year. April 5th against the Marlins. Man, that seems like a really long time away.
Meet the Mets
Jerry Manuel AND Omar Minaya survived the season and it looks like they will...
Open Thread: Mets vs Astros
October 04, 2009 by
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Nelson Figueroa
#27
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Pitcher /
New York Mets
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205
Bats: R
Throws: R
Born: May 18, 1974
W-L
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GS
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Take Me Back To April
October 04, 2009 by
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Right before the season, I made a post titled "What Are You Looking Forward To This Season?" I came across it recently and some of our answers are painful to read now. A sample:
Nick Evans and Danny Murphy becoming a one-two punch like Dykstra and Backman...
Sources: Bobby Valentine, Florida Marlins talking about job - ESPN
October 03, 2009 by
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Sources: Bobby Valentine, Florida Marlins talking about job - ESPN
Bobby V. possibly coming to the NL East. But with the Fish. Surprises the hell out of me, if true.
Open Thread: Mets vs Astros
October 03, 2009 by
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Pat Misch
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Pitcher /
New York Mets
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195
Bats: R
Throws: L
Born: Aug 18, 1981
W-L
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SHO...
Open Thread: Mets vs Astros
October 02, 2009 by
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John Maine
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Pitcher /
New York Mets
Height: 6-4
Weight: 200
Bats: R
Throws: R
Born: May 08, 1981
W-L
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CG
SHO...
Surgery recommended for Reyes
October 02, 2009 by
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Surgery recommended for Reyes
via CNNSi.
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