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How The Mets Might Inspire EIght Years Later
Andy Bull has a nice article describing how important baseball, especially the NY Mets were to the healing of the US after the tragic events of September 11, 2001. He would like the Indian cricket team to utilizes their popularity the same way to help in the healing of the people of India.
How The Mets Might Inspire EIght Years Later
Editorial: Citigroup Walking Away from Mets Naming Deal Isn't as Easy As it Seems
Editorial: Citigroup Walking Away from Mets Naming Deal Isn't as Easy As it Seems
bizofbaseball.com — As you may have heard, banking giant Citigroup has been hit with a round-house punch by the... economy, and is getting rescued by the federal government. Citi also has a naming rights deal with the Mets. Here's why Citi backing out of the deal is harder than it seems. (more) Editorial: Citigroup Walking Away from Mets Naming Deal ...
Mets Rumors: Mets prefer K-Rod
theropolitans.com — Though this may not come at a shock to anyone, Marty Noble reported today on the Hot... Stove Blog that the Mets prefer Francisco Rodriguez over any of the free agents or available closers. (more) Mets Rumors: Mets prefer K-Rod
Mets to Sign K-Rod
Mets to Sign K-Rod
beyondtheboxscore.com — Looks like 3/37 with a fourth year vesting option worth 14 million. That's not nearly as high... as some were expecting, especially for the "Closer with the best single season ever blah blah" saves record holder. Rodriguez' had a slightly down year (by ... (more) Mets to Sign K-Rod
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Mets: Ballpark will remain Citi Field (AP)Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 12/3/2008
Citi Field will remain the name of the New York Mets' new ballpark following a government bailout the team believes will help the struggling bank survive its economic crisis. Citigroup agreed in 2006 to pay the Mets $400 million over 20 years for ...
Mets, Citi committed to partnershipMajor League Baseball News 12/3/2008
Despite an uneven economic landscape that has threatened the well-being of Citi Field's naming sponsor, Citigroup Inc., the Mets and Citi assured on Tuesday that the country's current recession won't force Citi to back out of its agreement.
Citi Field to Stay The Name: Your Tax Dollars At Work and Lame Mets LogicBleacher Report - MLB 12/3/2008
Jeff Wilpon says:   "The company is still an ongoing company and a vital company that is doing business around the globe. The taxpayers are backstopping what's going on in the global economy. It's not really Citi's fault that they're ...
Mets: Citi Field will remain name of new ballparkUSATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories 12/3/2008
Citi Field will remain the name of the New York Mets' new ballpark following a government bailout the team believes will help ...
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