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Attn: Sandy Alderson – Jose Reyes Leads All Shortstops in OBP

In laying the groundwork for a potential trade of Jose Reyes, Mets GM Sandy Alderson has expressed concern about Reyes’ health and on-base percentage. So far, Reyes is healthy, and, after getting on base six times Tuesday night, he now leads all full-t… Continue reading

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Time to Bag Mets’ Season?

I didn’t think Met fans would start wearing bags over their heads until at least the summer, but I didn’t think the Mets would be 4-9 and lacking in fundamentals under the new regime either. And I didn’t think the home ERA would be 5.95. That’s the s… Continue reading

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S.T. Game #26. Bit of a strange lineup, Longshot Mitre lit up. Granderson scratched. Yanks lose 6-2.

Curtis Granderson    Melky Mesa  CF
Nick Swisher DH
Mark Teixeira 1B
Andruw Jones RF
Jesus Montero C
Greg Golson LF
Eduardo Nunez SS
Ronnie Belliard 2B
Brandon Laird 3B
Sergio Mitre RHP
Yanks @ Orioles S.T. site today. The Yanks are 9-13-3 in S.T. Mitre is a longshot at this point for a rotation spot. You wonder if he’ll stick with the team or be cut [...] Continue reading

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Spring Cleaning Continues: Goodbye and Good Riddance, Oliver Perez

Saying goodbye to Luis Castillo was great, but Oliver Perez calls for the real celebration. Castillo at least made an effort and was a legitimate part of the competition for 2B (though that says more about the Mets’ lack of good options). Ollie was jus… Continue reading

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S.T. Game #25. Does Colon clinch #5 starter spot with great outing? Banuelos stumbles. Gardner leading off with Jeter 2 again. Yanks lose 3-1.

It’s an away night game vs. the Rays today. Bartolo Colon is starting, as he tries to solidify his case for the #5 starter. Manny Banuelos is scheduled to pitch as well. Banuelos may be sent down to AA after this game.
The lineup. Note Gardner 1, and Jeter 2 again. A precursor?
Brett Gardner CF
Derek Jeter DH
Jorge [...] Continue reading

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