Pen went to paper way back in 1843. Even so, the classic holiday novella, “The Christmas Carol” resonates with readers today as one of Charles Dickens’ most important literary contributions. No other character in the beloved novella captures the fascination of readers and viewers like Ebenezer Scrooge. Many times, my mind shifts to Ebenezer Scrooge when I hear New York Met fans and members...
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Jon Heyman of CBS Sports is reporting that free agent reliever Tyler Clippard is seeking a two-year deal. That could be a deal-breaker for the Mets who are not likely to go beyond a one-year deal for their former setup man. Previous Report – 12/18 The New York Mets have not ruled out re-signing reliever Tyler Clippard, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN. During the Winter Meetings in...
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He was arguably the greatest natural hitter of his generation. He was idolized by hometown fans and feared by those he competed against. He was the one guy opposing pitchers vowed not to be beaten by. His batting stance was copied in ball fields and backyards across the country. He was a World Series champion. He even had a cool nickname. Am I talking about Charlie Hustle or Shoeless Joe? On...
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According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports on Twitter, the Nationals are now “moving on” from Brandon Phillips and will pursue other options, including Howie Kendrick and former Met Daniel Murphy to a lower degree. Phillips reportedly wanted an extension as part of a condition to him accepting the trade to Washington, according to Jon Heyman via Twitter, so it makes sense the Nationals...
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Wuilmer Becerra had his hitting streak snapped at seven games last night but extended his RBI streak to five games after going 0 for 3 with a sacrifice fly. He did get moved up to the seventh spot in the lineup for the game after hitting out of the eighth and ninth hole most of the winter ball season for the Tigres de Aragua in the Venezuelan League. He is now hitting .405/.409/.500 with seven...
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Ken Davidoff of the New York Post has confirmed that the New York Mets are among the teams that will be on hand for the special workout Denard Span has planned in Tampa after the New Year. The free agent center fielder says he fully recovered from his hip surgery and his agent Scott Boras says Span is running at full speed. Boras planned the workout so that teams won’t be apprehensive...
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