metstoday.com - 10/17/2009
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In college, Bobby Parnell was a shortstop converted to relief pitcher. After being drafted by the Mets, he was a reliever converted to a starter. After opening eyes in spring training with a 97-MPH fastball, he was converted from starter back to relief. By the first week of August, he was ...
bugsandcranks.com - 10/15/2009
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bugsandcranks.com —
From the Mets, Bobby, we need you back…And
if you’re not convinced that New York is where...
you belong, here’s some other reasons you may have missed: The Mets’ new alternate jerseys are less semen-colored than the ...
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To My Valentine
theballclub.blogspot.com - 10/19/2009
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theballclub.blogspot.com —
October 19th, a rather unassuming day as it
might seem, is a rather cathartic day for most...
Mets fans, at least those who remember some of the more memorable games that this team has played on October 19th. On October 19th, 1986, the Mets played the Red Sox in Game 2 of the World Series. The ...
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The Most Beautiful Failure
theballclub.blogspot.com - 10/14/2009
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theballclub.blogspot.com —
We continue with our 2009 Mets Report Card.
Now, the pitchers. Mike Pelfrey - C I named...
Mike Pelfrey one of my 5 Key Mets before the season assuming that he was probably going to build on his very successful season in 2008. I figured he was a prime candidate to break out and be the rock solid ...
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2009 Mets: A Season In Futility, Part II
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I’m Reading: Curses, Chutzpah, Pedro, Uniform Unanimity
MetsBlog.com —
The Optimistic Mets Fan wonders if WFAN has cursed the Mets.
Joe from Mets Today says that nobody has the chutzpah to make a decision about the future of Bobby Parnell.
Adam, the Brooklyn Met Fan, is proud of the performance given by Pedro Martinez in Game 2 of the NLCS.
Finally, Shannon from Mets Police notices that every Yankee fan is dressed the same at games, but in Flushing there is a mish mosh of different uniforms that fans wear.
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Reyes finally has surgery —
NY Post: Sports 10/16/2009
Jose Reyes' long-overdue surgery to remove scar tissue on his right hamstring tendon finally was performed yesterday in Dallas. The Mets expect their All-Star shortstop to be fully recovered in time for spring training. Reyes, who didn't play aft...
How Kazmir got his groove back —
NY Post: Sports 10/16/2009
Angels lefty Scott Kazmir would not be where he is now; starting Game 4 of the ALCS against the Yankees, if not for the work he did on a high school field in New Jersey in early June with pitching guru Rick Peterson, two ex-Mets working together.
Kaz...
Find AL flyball pitchers off sub par 2009 seasons —
NY Post: Sports 10/18/2009
I continue to believe the Mets have the wrong offseason plan.
They have discussed making a big splash, which translates to obtaining the kind of star that ownership thinks will motivate Mets fans to buy 2010 tickets.
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NY Post: Sports 10/18/2009
I continue to believe the Mets have the wrong offseason plan.
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