No Francis? No Problem: Why Young Is A Better Option For The Mets Than Francis

  LHP Jeff Francis has agreed to terms with the Kansas City Royals on a one-year deal, I say good riddance. The Mets are much better off going after Chris Young than Francis. Although both have had more than their share of injuries the past two seasons, there is much more upside to Young.   Even at a quick glance the stats show that Young is the more reliable, proven and overall better pitcher....

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The Green Family Values

It’s only been one week since the murders in Tucson and we’ve learned a lot about some who were involved, particularly the family of a little girl named Christina who played second base for her little league team. Christina never had a chance with a crazy gunman and a Glock facing her. However, her spirit lives on, due to her family values. Her Grandfather, Dallas Green, well-known...

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Spring Training Tickets Go On Sale Today

Tickets to Mets Spring Training games at Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida are now available and for sale. Season and Five-Game Plans for Mets Spring Training games are on sale now. Individual tickets will go on sale at Digital Domain Park Saturday, January 15 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets and information are available online at mets.com, digitaldomainpark.com or by calling (772) 871-2115....

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Reds Reward MVP Joey Votto with 3-Year Deal

The Cincinatti Reds were one of baseball’s surprising teams this past season.  No one expected them to go out there every night and contend with the St. Louis Cardinals for the NL Central division title.  Joey Votto was a key factor in the Reds first division title in 15 years.  Because of his contributions offensively and defensively, He was named NL MVP over Carlos Gonzalez and Albert...

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Nationals Not In Running For Chris Young

Updated January 15th, 8:55AM EST Sources tell MLB.com’s William Ladson that the report saying the Nationals are interested in Chris Young are “not true”.  Earlier this week, it was reported that the Nationals were the other team, besides the Mets, who are interested in Chris Youngs services.  This means the Mets are the lone wolf in the running for Chris Young. Or is there a...

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A’s Reach 2-Year Agreement With Closer Brian Fuentes

According to several sources the Oakland A’s are close to finalizing a two-year deal with left-handed reliever Brian Fuentes, a source familiar with negotiations confirmed Sunday. Fuentes, 35, is coming off a fine season that produced a 2.81 ERA and 24 games saves. He joins what I believe could be one of the top bullpens in the league this season. A four-time All-Star who led the AL with...

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