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A Step Behind
All right, so we're mere hours into the off-season, so let's kick it off by being impatient. It's so "New York Cliche" to be impatient, but I'm embracing it. How can I help it? Already we've heard that the Mets are scared off by Aroldis Chapman's asking price, scared off by John Lackey's ...
New York Mets Top 10 Prospects
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Analysis: Mets OUtfield
Analysis: Mets OUtfield
metsfansforever.com — Author: Paul Zinn As the 2009 postseason begins to wind down, one thing is becoming clear to me – the Phillies are not going anywhere. As far as I can tell, they will be a force to be reckoned with in th e National League East for at least a few more years. Add two other solid ... (more) Analysis: Mets OUtfield
NY Post reporting Mets & Yanks in on Aroldis Chapman
metscitiblog.com — According to the NY Post , the agent for Aroldis Chapman is stating that both the Mets and the Yankees have had discussions with them.  Chapman's agency is based in the city and he has spent some time there. Basically, this 21 year old lefty supposedly throws in upwards of 100 ... (more) NY Post reporting Mets & Yanks in on Aroldis Chapman
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Type B Applesauce - Met free agents given B status, Putz option declined, Hermida to Boston
Amazin' Avenue — ... good weekend everyone. I'm taking a little off-season weekend break. Enjoy the links. Meet the Mets Metsblog reports that Carlos Delgado, Brian Schneider, and Gary Sheffield will be Type B free agents during this offseason. That JJ Putz trade didn't work out so well long-term or short. He could still remain valuable to the Mets as a jersey designer though. Metsradamus is already worried that Omar is slow out of the off-season gate. Around the NL East ...

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