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The Mets Will Seek Bullpen Help At The Trade Deadline

There isn’t likely to be a big splash from the New York Mets come this August 1st trading deadline, as a Yoenis Cespedes type player does not seem to be in the cards for the team. Mike Puma of the New York Post spoke with “team sources” who have advised that the team is likely to target a reliable bullpen arm. According to team sources, Puma was advised that they are not...

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Is It Time For Mets To Approach Cespedes With An Extension?

Yoenis Cespedes has proven that his performance with the New York Mets last season was not a fluke but just a preview of how well he could perform over a 162-game season. With “La Potencia” being the heart of this offense, it may be time to approach him to discuss a contract extension to keep him in Queens. Prior to this season, Cespedes signed a three-year, $75 million deal. The...

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Mets Tab Colon, Verrett and deGrom To Jump Start Second Half

The New York Mets have released their rotation coming out of the All Star break, reports ESPN’s Adam Rubin. On Friday, the Mets will have Bartolo Colon on the mound to kick the second half off against Jeremy Hellickson and the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.  In 98.2 innings, the surprising 43-year old All Star has pitched to the tune of a 3.28 ERA over 17 starts. Following Colon will be...

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Daniel Murphy Stands Up For Sandy Alderson

Even though he now plays for the Mets’ biggest division rival, for once, Daniel Murphy’s heart may have still been in Queens. During the fifth inning of the MLB All Star game, there was a brief moment to Stand Up To Cancer, for everyone to remember those suffering from this disease. All the players, managers, fans and even the broadcasters had a Stand Up To Cancer sign, writing a...

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Nationals Vow To Win NL East

The Washington Nationals have looked unstoppable at times this year. They are not the same team they were in 2015 and have shown no signs of putting the brakes on any time soon. Kevin Kernan of the NY Post spoke with Daniel Murphy, Bryce Harper and Max Scherzer on Tuesday, regarding the current state of their team. “Ninety games into the season we have put ourselves in a really good position,...

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