Monthly Archives: March 2012

Why Are Mets Hot On Chris Young?

For the last few weeks, a recurring rumor keeps coming up that relates to the Mets’ interest in signing pitcher Chris Young. Is anyone else besides me wondering why?

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Blog Roundup: Johansanity

The big story this Spring has been the comeback of Johan Santana.  Johan missed over a year following shoulder surgery to repair a torn anterior capsule.  His recovery will be a difficult one, if history is any indication.  But so … Continue reading

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Marlins Keep Secret Weapon Under Wraps

The Mets and Marlins faced off for the third time this spring and once again the Fish kept their secret weapon hidden from view.

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Mets Sign Mulvey, Mull Nitkowski

The Mets have signed free-agent pitcher and former Flushing farmhand Kevin Mulvey and assigned him to minor league camp. You may remember that the NJ native was part of the trade that brought Johan Santana to New York. Interesting, Mulvey … Continue reading

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Spring Training Notes

After the first week of spring training games, a few random notes …

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As Goes Johan, So Will Mets

Remember when the theory was that the Mets would go as far as Jose Reyes would take them? I.e., “as goes Reyes, so goes the Mets.” The thought was that Reyes was the key to the Mets success, and there … Continue reading

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Santana Debuts, Throws Two Innings

Johan Santana made his Spring debut with the Mets today after missing over a year with a torn anterior capsule injury. Facing the Cardinals, Santana pitched 2 innings, allowing no runs on 1 hit, 1 walk, and no strikeouts.  He … Continue reading

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Nails Nailed

As if the Mets don’t already have enough problems with their current team, a prominent member of their past received some bad news today. Former outfielder Lenny Dykstra was sentenced to three years in prison for grand theft auto and providing … Continue reading

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