amazinavenue.com - 11/20/2008
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In 1967, the Mets went 61-101, clearing the century mark in losses for the fifth time in six seasons (the outlier, 1966, saw them lose only 95 games). Looking to shore up their defense and get a bit younger in the process, on December 15, 1967, the Mets completed a long-discussed trade that ...
nypost.com - 11/21/2008
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nypost.com —
This is a story about second base and,
Luis Castillo hopes, second chances. To their fans' anguish,
Mets officials have persistently said they plan on having Castillo as their second baseman in 2009. In part that is because the Mets are obsessing...
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METS' CASTILLO DRIVEN TO SECURE 2ND CHANCE
bizofbaseball.com - 11/22/2008
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bizofbaseball.com —
Despite losing half its value in three days
this week, and announcing massive layoffs, Citigroup remains committed
to the most lucrative naming rights deal in history with the New York Mets. As The Biz of Baseball first reported on Monday, a spokesman for the New York Mets said that the agreement is
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Amidst Near Collapse, Cititgroup Confirms Retaining ...
fannation.com - 11/21/2008
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fannation.com —
There are indications the Mets might consider overhauling
their catching situation. While the Mets haven't spoken publicly
about any dissatisfaction with their tandem of Brian Schneider and Ramon Castro , some competing executives say the Mets, whose ...
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Mets open to dealing catchers
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... Eric Simon at Amazin’ Avenue continues his list of top 50 Mets with Tommie Agee, noting: “Agee turned in three excellent seasons for the Mets. He was terrific in the 1969 NLCS and owned Game 3 of the World Series; his miraculous diving catch in the latter left an indelible imprint on a generation of Mets fans.” ...
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Bleacher Report - MLB 11/20/2008
The latest hot stove news reported by mlb.com involves New York Mets right-handed relief pitcher Aaron Heilman and his wish to either move to the starting rotation or move to another team.
Heilman, tired of his role in the Mets bullpen (and who ...
MURPHY'S KNEE WORRIES METS —
NY Post: Sports 11/21/2008
This doesn't sound good. Mets left fielder and rising star Daniel Murphy was flown back to New York from the Arizona Fall League last night for an MRI exam this morning on his ailing right knee. Murphy felt discomfort in the knee during pregame...
