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Mets Farm Report: Havens Is Hot, Fulmer Was Dealing, Bisons Win A Thriller

Buffalo 9, Toledo 8 After a frustrating end to Wednesday’s loss, the Buffalo Bisons would not watch another game slip out of there their grasps for the second day in a row. With the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, Raul Reyes dropped a bloop two-RBI single into shallow left to give the Bisons a 9-8 win over Toledo to split the series on Thursday afternoon at...

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ESPN New York: DePodesta On Mejia, Wheeler, Not Signing Second Rounder, Prospect Hype, Fan Expectations

Over at ESPN New York, Adam Rubin talks with Mets VP of Player Development Paul DePodesta who shared some insights on a variety of topics. In Part 1 of the interview, DePo sheds some light on Zack Wheeler’s innings workload, Jenrry Mejia’s transition from starter to reliever, and the following question in which he addresses fan expectations and hype: Q: In New York, the prospects get...

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Mets Won’t Overpay, We’re In Good Hands With Alderson

According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York who spoke with Assistant GM John Ricco, the Mets will not overpay for any player that will help the team now, but at the expense of the future. “We’re watching every day the same thing people are,” said assistant GM John Ricco on Thursday. “But you also can’t fool yourself into thinking that there’s one guy that is going to be the be-all and end-all...

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Mets Farm Report: Familia Is Back, Lucie Comeback Falls Short, Cyclones Blow Away Renegades

Toledo 4, Buffalo 1 By Sean Kenny Jeurys Familia had his best outing of the season, but after a late comeback thanks to an error the Bisons fell in ten innings, 4-1 to the Toledo Mud Hens. Jeurys Familia was on his game today, unlike anything we have seen this season. Familia allowed one run on three hits, including a solo home run in the first innings while walking two batters and striking out...

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Despite Late Rally, Mets Fall Short In 4-3 Loss To Nationals

Chris Young was victimized in late innings as has been the theme, the bullpen faltered and despite a ninth inning rally including two solo home runs, the Mets lost the second game of the series, 4-3. Game Recap Chris Young had a pretty solid outing, going six innings allowing two runs on six hits, walking one and striking out two. Young was good for the most part, but as has been the case in his...

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