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The east is beast.
After the initial rounds of voting, the FanSided All-Division World Series has come down to AL East vs. NL East. This might be the closest any Met gets to a World Series this year, so let’s take a quick look at how each side stacks up. Here are the rosters for each division:
AL East:
SP CC Sabathia
SP David Price
SP Jon Lester
SP Clay Buchholz
SP Ricky...
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March 12, 2011
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Why The Mets Don’t Need A Fire Sale: A Response to Joel Sherman
A few days ago, Joel Sherman wrote that the Wilpons might need a fire sale in order to hold onto their financially struggling franchise. He goes onto write how the Mets should explore trying to rid themselves of all their high cost options, which includes “not only the free-agents-to-be, Carlos Beltran and Jose Reyes, but also Jason Bay, Francisco Rodriguez, Johan Santana...
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March 09, 2011
Why Jose Reyes Needs to Remain a Met
I remember it pretty clearly. June of 2003, a young looking Jose Reyes made his major league debut against the Texas Rangers, the day before his 20th birthday. Reyes went two for four that day and five days later, hit his first home run (a grand slam) and stole his first base. He embodied so much: youth, energy and most importantly, hope. Don’t forget, during that...
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March 08, 2011
Francisco Rodriguez: He’s Actually Good
So by now we all know the story. Last August, Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez punched his girlfriend’s father at Citi Field. The incident led to Rodriguez being suspended and placed on the restricted list. After making one appearance for the team following the altercation, it was revealed that K-Rod had suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb, ending his season....
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March 05, 2011
Francisco Rodriguez: He’s Actually Good
So by now we all know the story. Last August, Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez punched his girlfriend’s father at Citi Field. The incident led to Rodriguez being suspended and placed on the restricted list. After making one appearance for the team following the altercation, it was revealed that K-Rod had suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb, ending his season....
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March 05, 2011
Francisco Rodriguez: He’s Actually Good
So by now we all know the story. Last August, Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez punched his girlfriend’s father at Citi Field. The incident led to Rodriguez being suspended and placed on the restricted list. After making one appearance for the team following the altercation, it was revealed that K-Rod had suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb, ending his season....
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March 05, 2011
Francisco Rodriguez: He’s Actually Good
So by now we all know the story. Last August, Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez punched his girlfriend’s father at Citi Field. The incident led to Rodriguez being suspended and placed on the restricted list. After making one appearance for the team following the altercation, it was revealed that K-Rod had suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb, ending his season....
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March 05, 2011
Francisco Rodriguez: He’s Actually Good
So by now we all know the story. Last August, Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez punched his girlfriend’s father at Citi Field. The incident led to Rodriguez being suspended and placed on the restricted list. After making one appearance for the team following the altercation, it was revealed that K-Rod had suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb, ending his season....
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March 05, 2011
Francisco Rodriguez: He’s Actually Good
So by now we all know the story. Last August, Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez punched his girlfriend’s father at Citi Field. The incident led to Rodriguez being suspended and placed on the restricted list. After making one appearance for the team following the altercation, it was revealed that K-Rod had suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb, ending his season....
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March 05, 2011
Francisco Rodriguez: He’s Actually Good
So by now we all know the story. Last August, Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez punched his girlfriend’s father at Citi Field. The incident led to Rodriguez being suspended and placed on the restricted list. After making one appearance for the team following the altercation, it was revealed that K-Rod had suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb, ending his season....
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March 05, 2011
Francisco Rodriguez: He’s Actually Good
So by now we all know the story. Last August, Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez punched his girlfriend’s father at Citi Field. The incident led to Rodriguez being suspended and placed on the restricted list. After making one appearance for the team following the altercation, it was revealed that K-Rod had suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb, ending his season....
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March 05, 2011
Reflections From Port St. Lucie – David Wright & Jose Reyes
Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away (Shea Stadium to be exact) David Wright and Jose Reyes were the best young left side of the infield in all of baseball. Each had signed on long term with the Mets while helping lead the team to within one game of the World Series in 2006. There were seemingly many more trips to the postseason in futures of the two Mets cornerstone pieces...
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March 02, 2011
Amazin’ Moves – Angel Pagan
While the New York Mets are more famous for bonehead trades and signings, that doesn’t mean they haven’t ever had a savvy transaction. To their credit, throughout Mets history, there have been some moves that have propelled the Mets from mediocrity to playoff and even World Series contention. “Amazin’ Moves” will be an on-going series that will explore these finer...
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March 01, 2011
Amazin’ Moves — Darren Oliver
While the New York Mets are more famous for bonehead trades and signings, that doesn’t mean they haven’t ever had a savvy transaction. To their credit, throughout Mets history, there have been some moves that have propelled the Mets from mediocrity to playoff and even World Series contention. “Amazin’ Moves” will be an on-going series that will explore these finer moments...
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March 01, 2011
Mets to Move Beltran to Rightfield
According to the Mets manager Terry Collins, Carlos Beltran will move to rightfield, which gives Angel Pagan the opportunity to play centerfield full-time. The announcement is surprising only because the Mets previously seemed adamant about continuing to let Beltran play his natural outfield position despite his lingering knee injuries, but based on Pagan’s play last season...
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February 28, 2011
Reflections From Port St. Lucie – Terry Collins
I was hoping to have put virtual pen to paper already by this time to recount some of the sights and sounds I witnessed down in Port St. Lucie, but a wicked case of the flu left me drained and in much need of a few days of R&R. Here’s to hoping my brain wasn’t so fried by the massive fever I was running that I can add a few insights to the past, present and future of Mets...
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February 26, 2011
Fresh Kauffy: Ruben Tejada
I generally get excited about the Mets youth. There is something about calling up a new player that brings some excitement, some hope for the future. Last season, a lot of young Amazins were on display, including some big names like Ike Davis and Jennry Mejia, both of whom showed bright futures. However, not everyone impressed right off the bat.
Ruben Tejada debuted for the...
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February 25, 2011
FanSided’s National League All-Star Poll
We’re almost set picking FanSided’s National League All-Stars, but we need your help.
Please click here to vote on the best NL Divisional All-Star team to represent the National League in the All-Star World Series (or just pick the NL East since there’s a Mets player).
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February 25, 2011
What New York Mets Gear You Should Be Buying in 2011
For better or worse, when the Mets sign a big-name player, it’s usually a lock that his jersey will sell through the roof. It happened with Carlos Beltran back in 2005, and even with Jason Bay last season. However, the Mets didn’t really sign anyone of notable jersey-saleability during the off-season. I highly doubt any Chris Capuano, D.J. Carrasco, or Ronny Paulino jerseys...
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February 23, 2011
Nick Evans: Out of Options
It sounds like a really bad movie title, but it’s true: Nick Evans is out of options…minor league ones to be specific. What that means is that if Nick doesn’t make the major league squad out of spring training, he will be exposed to waivers before being able to be assigned somewhere in the Mets minor league system. Evans has had an interesting career, having some success...
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February 23, 2011
What Could Have Been — Scott Kazmir
As much as I love the Mets, the franchise has made a plethora of questionable moves over the years. While the infamous Tom Seaver trade has often been labeled as the “worst trade in Mets history,” there have also been many other minor moves here and there that I’m sure the organization wishes they could call “backsies” on. “What Could Have Been”...
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February 22, 2011
FanSided NL East Pitching “All-Star” Votes Are In!
Unlike the lineup portion of the FanSided All-Stars, in the pitching section, the Mets actually have some representation! After a grueling back-and-forth voting process, Francisco “K-Rod” Rodriguez emerged as the “All-Star” closer for the NL East. Let’s just say he punched through the competition.
NL EAST ALL-STAR ROTATION:
Roy Halladay
Cliff Lee
Roy...
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February 22, 2011
Fernando Martinez: The Next Alex Escobar?
Every team has that prospect. The guy who will be the savior of the franchise, who possesses umpteen tools and will make an immediate impact on the team. For many years, that guy for the Mets has been Fernando Martinez. But just over a decade ago, that guy was Alex Escobar.
First, let me just say that I hope this comparison does not prove to be true. However, after looking...
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February 21, 2011
What Could Have Been — Jason Isringhausen
As much as I love the Mets, the franchise has made a plethora of questionable moves over the years. While the infamous Tom Seaver trade has often been labeled as the “worst trade in Mets history,” there have also been many other minor moves here and there that I’m sure the organization wishes they could call “backsies” on. “What Could Have Been” will...
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February 18, 2011
On Pitchers and Wins
Joe D. from Mets Merized Online recently wondered if Jon Niese could win 15 games this year. The simplest and most honest answer I can muster up is, “Who knows?” I don’t mean to be harsh on Joe D. (I’m a big fan of all the guys on Mets Merized), but this question really isn’t a good one.
I think Joe’s asking “Will Jon Niese hae a good season in 2011?” If that’s...
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February 17, 2011
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