Author: Former Writer

Expect Duda To Be Your Opening Day Right Fielder In 2012

A few days ago I wrote about Lucas Duda possibly playng a big role for the Mets in 2012 and beyond. Terry Collins spoke about that future today after the game. In a blog post by Adam Rubin, Collins sounds like Duda will be his everyday right fielder next season, and he really wants to get him more playing time and reps in the outfield. “Sandy and I talked about getting him back in right field,...

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Niese Strong But Defense Fails In 3-2 Loss To Padres

Jonathon Niese went out and had a great outing, but the Mets defense continued to struggle in their 3-2 loss to the Padres Game Notes Jonathon Niese pitched seven and two-third innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits, walking two and striking out seven. Niese had great control, and was victimized on two occasions by poor Ruben Tejada fielding plays, one of which led to his exit...

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Nine Teams Interested In Jose Reyes

SI.com’s Jon Heyman expanded on some statements he made earlier this week regarding Jose Reyes and his upcoming free agency. Heyman believes that Reyes’ two DL stints will not hurt his chances at a $100M+ payday and says interest is still very strong for the All Star shortstop. Rival executives identified no less than nine teams that could be a fit for Reyes both in terms of finances...

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Baseball America’s Mets Top 10 List Prior To 2011, Where Are They Now?

Below is Baseball America’s top 10 list prior to the 2011 season.  Where are these players now, and what have they done so far this season? SP – Jenrry Mejia: Coming in Mejia was the best prospect in the Mets farm system. He pitched out of the bullpen in 2010, which in my opinion was a huge mistake. It happened because Manuel and Minaya were desperate to keep their jobs, and with...

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System Failure: Mets 10 Games Back In Wild Card After 9-5 Loss To Padres

Game Summary Poor defense, thirteen men left-on-base, and poor pitching cost Mets another loss despite late inning rally. Fall ten back of WC with 9-5 Loss. Game Notes RA Dickey, bad start, good finish, no luck. Twenty-four starts, five wins. He was off to a poor start to the season, but haven’t had the chance to win. Five runs given up in the first three innings, but nothing in his next...

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