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New York Mets rumors
theropolitans.com - 11/4/2008
New York Mets rumors
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Due to the popularity of rumors (though I tend to tire of them quickly) I have created a new category specifically for Mets rumors for the 2008-2009 off-season. All news on Mets rumors can be found under the label " Mets Rumors 08-09 ." There will also be another category for rumors throughout ...
chicagotribune.com - 11/4/2008
Sox GM trying to lie low, but Mets might want Vazquez Minor league notes
— chicagotribune.com — Williams trying to lie low, but Mets could make noise > While White Sox GM Ken Williams... has gone underground on responding to trade rumors, one from a ... (more) Sox GM trying to lie low, but Mets might want Vazquez  ...

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lohud.com - 11/6/2008
Mets, Yankees might compete for Lowe's services | lohud.com | The Journal News
— lohud.com — DANA POINT, Calif. - It has been years since the Mets and Yankees competed avidly for the... same free agent. The Mets made an offer to Mike Mussina after the 2000 season, but he had little desire to play in the National League or for Bobby Valentine. ... (more) Mets, Yankees might compete for Lowe's services | ...

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The Top 50 Mets of All Time: #34 Bobby Bonilla
amazinavenue.com - 11/7/2008
The Top 50 Mets of All Time: #34 Bobby Bonilla
— amazinavenue.com — In the seven years from 1984 through 1990, the Mets had an incredible run of success during... which they averaged better than 95 wins per season. Manager Davey Johnson had been dispatched a quarter of the way through the 1990 season, and his ... (more) The Top 50 Mets of All Time: #34 Bobby Bonilla

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