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Who makes the Hall in 2010?

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:46:00 +0000

Here is the list of eligible players for the Hall of Fame next year, via Mark Feinsand . (* indicates first time on ballot, italics indicated played as a Met) Roberto Alomar * Kevin Appier * Harold Baines Bert Blyleven Ellis Burks* Andre Dawson Andres Galarraga* Pat Hentgen* ...

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Poll Results: If you could sign just one free agent…

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:12:00 +0000

In my last poll, I asked my readers to pick a free agent to sign if they could have only one of them. The options: Matt Holliday, Jason Bay, John Lackey, Joel Pineiro, Orlando Hudson and Chone Figgins. Here are the results… Holliday and Lackey were far and away the leaders in this poll, ...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:57:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who has visited and read this site in the past year. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! And don’t forget to list your three former or current Mets you’d like to have at Thanksgiving dinner ! [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]]

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Twitter Poll: Invite three Mets to Thanksgiving

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:50:00 +0000

Question: What three former or current Mets would you invite to Thanksgiving dinner, and why? Here are some responses… CMSB said: Doc and Darryl, because they'd bring the good stuff. Butch Huskey, so I could say "pass the turkey, Butch" DanPirozzi said: Heilman so I can ...

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Santos named Topps top rookie catcher

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:18:00 +0000

Omir Santos , who played in 96 games with the Mets last season, was named the top rookie catcher in the game by Topps. Santos hit .260 AVG / .296 OBP / .391 SLG with 7 home runs and 40 RBI in 306 plate appearances. [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]]

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New York Mets 2010 coaching staff & affiliates

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:40:00 +0000

Major League Baseball | New York Mets Manager : Jerry Manuel Bench Coach : Dave Jauss First Base Coach : Razor Shines Third Base Coach : Chip Hale Hitting Coach : Howard Johnson Pitching Coach : Dan Warthen Bullpen Coach : Randy Niemann Minor Leagues Minor League ...

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Mets new (old) uniform [Image]

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:09:00 +0000

Could be worse. [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]]

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Mets adding ‘natural’ color uniforms

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:48:00 +0000

The Mets will wear a new “natural”-color pinstripe uniform at home next season. The white uniforms will remain their home color, with the black uniforms as their other alternate. “The Mets created the retro uniform following research and positive responses to the jerseys the 1969 World ...

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Clearing up the Ben Sheets stuff

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:05:00 +0000

Yesterday, I posted a little tidbit about the Mets and free agent Ben Sheets . I included some Twitter responses as well. And Kerel Cooper even posted a video response . Let me clear something up on my stance regarding Sheets… Sheets, when healthy, is a premier pitcher in ...

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Keith is coming back to SNY

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:54:00 +0000

As I wrote on Saturday , Keith Hernandez is returning to SNY, likely on a three-year deal. Marty Noble has a carbon-copy of what I wrote a few days back . [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]]

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Is Ben Sheets a possibility?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:58:00 +0000

Ben Sheets, who missed all of 2009 with an arm injury and subsequent surgery, could be an intriguing possibility for any team willing to take a chance on the oft-injured pitcher. The Mets may be one of those teams . In 2008, Sheets appeared in 31 games, pitching 198 1-3 innings. He ...

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Boston Herald picks Chapman to land with the Mets

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:56:00 +0000

I’ve been taking a hard route against dreaming about Aroldis Chapman coming to the Mets. For one, I think he’ll cost more than he’s worth. And two, I don’t think he’s major-league ready. But Phil Rogers of the Boston Herald made some early off-season predictions and feels ...

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Mets making more changes to Citi Field

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:18:00 +0000

A quick rundown: Areas in the ballpark will be renamed for Gil Hodges, Tom Seaver and Casey Stengel. The bridge will be named “Shea Bridge.” A Mets Hall of Fame will be installed adjacent to the Jackie Robinson Rotunda. A committee will be formed to choose future players for the HoF. ...

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Sources: Keith Hernandez returning to SNY

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:08:00 +0000

Keith Hernandez will return to the SNY booth next season. According to sources, Hernandez and SNY agreed on a new three-year contract very recently and it should be announced in the coming weeks. Hernandez’s previous deal ended at the end of the 2009 season, and even had him on air saying , ...

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More ‘69 World Series videos

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:11:00 +0000

Two more videos from the 1969 World Series. First up, the shoe polish play… And the final out and subsequent celebration… Great comment on the first one: “The 1969 Mets – God’s most recent miracle!” [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]]

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No Castillo three-way being discussed

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:40:00 +0000

I’m sure you’ve all read this: Cubs explore Bradley deal that would net Castillo . Well, now read this: Rangers won't do three-way Bradley deal . Welcome to Hot Stove Season, where I won’t believe anything until the papers are signed. I like talking about them on Twitter as hypotheticals and ...

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How Mets fans view Luis Castillo [Image]

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:14:00 +0000

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Link: Part V of blogger roundtable

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:28:00 +0000

Head over to NJ.com to check out the fifth and final portion of the blogger roundtable. Today we answered , “If the Mets do not sign John Lackey, which other free-agent pitcher do you think would be the best fit for them?” My answer is kind of a mess, but you’ll get the point. Thanks to ...

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Showdown: Santos’ OBP vs. Molina’s OBP [Graph]

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:15:00 +0000

The Mets need a catcher. Bengie Molina is available. The Mets will likely be interested. Say the Mets sign Molina and pair him with Omir Santos as the Mets catchers in 2010, can you imagine the battle to keep their combined OBP above .600? Here is a chart with Santos’ and Molina’s ...

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Phrases I hate during hot stove season

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:00 +0000

Here is a list of phrases I find are overused and stupid during this insane season of hot stove baseball Rumor Interested in Could Look at Anonymous sources Major-league sources Insider(s) Pursue Possible Likely Unlikely I apologize in advance if I use these in any ...

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