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July 16: Afternoon Mets Links and Open Thread

Posted on July 16, 2010 by loge mezzanine

Star-Ledger – Jerry Manuel wants to keep Josh Thole on the roster as R.A. Dickey’s personal catcher and backup first baseman, (or not?). Daily News – Andy Martino indicates Oliver Perez could face the Dodgers next Saturday. Oh boy. Mets … Continue reading →

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Random Act of Managing: Josh Thole at First Base?

Posted on July 16, 2010 by loge mezzanine

The Mets have a good, young, left-handed hitting first baseman named Ike Davis. So why would they even consider this? Manuel also floated the concept of letting Thole work out at first base while he’s at the major league level, … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: Jerry on Batting Bay in the Two-Hole

Posted on July 16, 2010 by loge mezzanine

Or I could go, if Reyes is starting, I could go… I might… I could go, Reyes-Bay, uh, 1-2… Yeah I could do that, I could do that. –Jerry Manuel with WFAN’s Joe Beningo and Evan Roberts (7/15/10)

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July 16: Friday Morning Mets Links

Posted on July 16, 2010 by loge mezzanine

Mets Police – Shannon Shark thinks David Wright might be one of the ten best third baseman of all-time. Hmm… Boggs, Arod, Matthews, Schmidt, Brooks Robinson, Brett… He may be on to something. MetsMerized – Sean Green and Luis Castillo … Continue reading →

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July 15: PM Mets Links and West Coast Trip Open Thread

Posted on July 15, 2010 by loge mezzanine

Tonight’s game is a late one… So check out these links and feel free to comment on them as we wait to see Carlos Beltran’s return… OnTheBlack – Kerel Cooper thinks Angel Pagan should play everyday. It kind of scares … Continue reading →

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July 15: Thursday Morning Mets Links

Posted on July 15, 2010 by loge mezzanine

The Mets return to action tonight in San Francisco and they’ll have Carlos Beltran… How ’bout some Mets links? ESPN New York – A preview of the Mets-Giants series. MetsMerized – Should fans be booing Jason Bay? MetsPolice – Shannon … Continue reading →

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Video: Gary Carter at All-Star Game Fanfest

Posted on July 14, 2010 by loge mezzanine

This is kind of depressing, if it all turns out to be true… Via Barstool Sports: Youtube description – The 2010 MLB All Star game is being held in Anaheim this year and Major League Baseball puts on an event … Continue reading →

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Braves Deal Yunel Escobar for Alex Gonzalez

Posted on July 14, 2010 by loge mezzanine

Interesting deal… The Braves seem to be gearing up for the pennant race, dealing the frustrating waste of talent that is Yunel Escobar for the veteran presence of Alex Gonzalez. Here’s the breakdown from the always highly recommended ROTOWORLD: Blue … Continue reading →

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