sports.espn.go.com - 7/2/2009
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The New York Mets already are riddled with injuries and struggling to win. Now former teammate John Franco is piling on -- but Mets third baseman David Wright said that's the least of the team's problems.
deadspin.com - 7/2/2009
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deadspin.com —
Those injury-riddled New York Bastard Mets have struggled
recently, so this recent road tripo could serve as...
a self-reflective haven for players, coaches, and media. Unless the Pittsburgh hotel they're staying in is having a furry convention. But ...
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The New York Mets Have A Furry Run-In On Road Trip [New ...
nleastchatter.com - 7/1/2009
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Final Update: In my ultimate generosity the contest
has been (briefly) extended through midnight tonight. If you’re...
reading this and you haven’t yet made a submission…shame on you! It’s a free book for Keith’s sake! "Win me!" It’s time for a ...
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Conundrum Contest - Win a Copy of Greg Prince’s “Faith ...
nleastchatter.com - 7/1/2009
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It was no coincidence that on the final
day of the “make a home-run call for David...
Wright” he hits his first home in a LONG time. I hope all of our wonderful submitters screamed out their home-made calls when David’s two-run blast made it over the wall! The following ...
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Conundrum Contest - Winners Announced!
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MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
The Pirates are dominating the rumors lately, but there have been a few other noteworthy items:
The Astros claimed infielder German Duran off unconditional waivers from the Rangers. Ken Rosenthal writes that he will be put on the DL and will end up in the minors.
Though money is tight for many American franchises, SI ...
John Franco Calls Out Mets David Wright
The Mets Report —
Flickr photo courtesy of alpineinc
Former Mets closer Johnny Franco called out David Wright and the Mets for lacking leadership from the players. Franco said he’s spoken to Wright about taking a more active role as a leader on the team but it hasn’t worked.
The interview was on Sirius XM Radio and covered the current ...
Sweet Caroline, John Franco vs. David Wright
The Mets Police —
... Wright dismisses Franco's comments
ESPN - 2 hours ago
AP MILWAUKEE -- The New York Mets already are riddled with injuries and struggling to win. Now ...
Johnny, Save it!
The Mets Are Better Than Sex —
It’s easy to kick someone when their down and John Franco did just that, taking a cheap shot at this depleted Mets team. Franco is calling out the Mets for having no leadership and specifically David Wright for not ‘willing to do his part’. He must not be watching and talking out of his ass, since Wright clearly ...
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avid Wright has been a pretty big frustration for those of ...
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Newsday.com - Mets 7/2/2009
MILWAUKEE - John Franco has traded his captain's 'C' for a special advisory role with the Mets, but that didn't stop him from taking a few shots at the team this week during a radio interview. Franco, who was welcomed back into the Mets' organization ...
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