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Some Thoughts on First Base
nybaseballdigest.com - 10/17/2009
Some Thoughts on First Base
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Adam Rubin believes the Mets are thinking along the lines of what I wrote earlier in the week . Rather than block Ike Davis with a long term first base solution they are, writes Rubin , “likely to trade for a righty-hitting first baseman with a short-term commitment to pair with Daniel ...
nydailynews.com - 10/17/2009
Mets tidbits
— nydailynews.com — Here are a few random items ... * The Mets will close spring training on the Gulf... Coast side of the state, capping exhibition play with an April 2 game against the Rays at Tropicana Field. * Manny Acta , a potential third base coach ... (more) Mets tidbits

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rotoprofessor.com - 10/16/2009
Could Ike Davis be the Mets 2010 First Baseman?
— rotoprofessor.com — ...you must consider how the Mets will fill their many voids. One such void is at first... base, with the 37-year old Carlos Delgado highly unlikely to return and Daniel Murphy proving last season that he just does not have the bat to be utilized as a full-time corner infielder... (more) Could Ike Davis be the Mets 2010 First Baseman?

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metsfansforever.com - 10/15/2009
Mets Fall Ball Update
— metsfansforever.com — Author: Drew Costello Unfortunately for Mets fans, there was no playoff baseball in 2009. While fans of... teams who are still alive in the playoffs think about this year, All other fans only have the future to look forward to. The Mets have an abundance of players in the Arizona Fall League and ... (more) Mets Fall Ball Update

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