All Star Week: Celebrating Carlos Beltran!

This afternoon, NL manager Bruce Bochy announced that Mets right fielder Carlos Beltran will start as the National League’s designated hitter and bat second in the All Star Game. “I like the fact that he is a switch hitter,” Bochy said of Beltran during the All-Star Game press conference. “He gives you another dynamic in that two hole, which will help us.” In 89 games this season, Carlos Beltran...

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Mets May Be BIG Players In August

The next two weeks may very well decide a small part of the future of the Mets. Will the Mets hold on to their pieces? Or will Sandy Alderson and Co. trade away various pieces like Beltran, K-Rod, Capuano, Izzy, Byrdak, or Pelfrey? Remember, just because Alderson doesn’t deal certain guys by July 31st, it doesn’t mean they are necessarily staying. High priced players like Carlos...

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All Star Week: Celebrating The Man Of Steal: Jose Reyes

One of our readers, David Dolinsky, sent us an amazing graphic he made to celebrate our All Star shortstop Jose Reyes. Great Job David – Nice Work! Although Jose won’t be playing in Phoenix on Tuesday, he is there celebrating with all the other All Stars today and tomorrow. Yesterday, during ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball, Bobby Valentine mentioned that Jose Reyes ran before the...

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All Star Week: MMO 2013 All Star Game At Citi Field Logos

Here is a re-post of the amazin’ designs that Kelly created for the 2013 All Star Game, which is expected to be played at Citi Field according to multiple reports, including ESPN New York. Major League Baseball plans to play the 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field, though an official announcement may not happen until later this year. Joe D. The only time the Mets have ever hosted “The...

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All Star Week: A Look Back At Mets In The Home Run Derby

Tonight is the annual Home Run Derby, which in my mind is one of the most exciting events in all of sports. Though no Mets will be participating, the field consisting of David Ortiz, Adrian Gonzalez, Jose Bautista, Robinson Cano, Prince Fielder, Rickie Weeks, Matt Kemp and Matt Holliday should put on a good show. Since the event’s inception in 1985, only four Mets players have ever participated...

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