Morning Grind: GM/Coach, Touchables, Trading Places, World Series

Good Morning, Met Nation. With less than 18 games in the season, we are faced with the inevitable: Another unsatisfying end to the Mets season. We have spent countless hours talking about what might change, comings and goings, and what modicum of success our beloved Mets will have next year. The only thing that is certain is nothing is certain. Fresh Meat That term is not always meant in a...

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Welcome To Fred’s World

With all the chatter here – and elsewhere – about who should be fired, or not have their contract renewed, I thought I would find out who all these people are. We’re talking about a multi-million dollar business operation here, not sandlot baseball, you know. For those who are intent on changing the various Mets Officials/Staff – here’s the list as found on the Mets...

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Dickey Sticks It To Pirates, Mets Win 9-1

R.A. Dickey was spectacular tonight and the Mets offense went ballistic in the beginning of the game to secure at least a series tie in beating the Pirates 9-1 on Tuesday. Game Notes R.A. Dickey was great today, going for the complete game win, his only run allowed on an RBI groundout in the ninth inning. R.A. allowed five hits and struck out four and walked three in his complete game victory,...

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9/14 Minor League Playoff Report! CECILIANI!!!

Reminder: This is my last report offsite, it’s been an honor and pleasure sharing these with you over the past few years. Be sure to check out the site (https://www.metsprospecthub.com). Tej A- New York Penn League: Brooklyn 1/5/3, TriCity 5/11/2, Cyclones lose championship series 0-2. Yohan Almonte gave up 3 runs (1 earned) on 7 hits in 4.2 innings to take the loss as the Cyclones lost...

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ESPN, The Worldwide Leader In Snorts

I can’t believe that a smart guy like Rob Neyer would write an article that bashes Mets GM Omar Minaya for trading Heath Bell at the end of the 2006 season. It’s one of the worst cases of Monday Morning Quarterbacking I’ve ever seen from a national sports journalist. I wouldn’t have minded that much if this was some rant on any number of Mets blogs, or on Twitter, but to...

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K-Rod Tries To Save Relationship, Blows It, Faces New Charges

As being reported on MLB.com, Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez is in hot water again and will face additional charges in his assault case stemming from the incident last month at Citi Field. Prosecutors said Rodriguez violated the order of protection issued against him by sending his girlfriend 56 text messages. As a result, Rodriguez will be charged with criminal contempt. The judge spared...

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