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Is R.A. Dickey Better Than Joe Blanton?

The headline seems silly, doesn’t it? But how much better is he? I believe I’m asking a fair question, based on

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Mets Game 5: Loss to Phillies

Phillies 10 Mets 7 For a moment there, it appeared as though the Mets would come back again to take a ballgame. Then it all fizzled out.

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Mets Game 153: Loss to Phillies

Phillies 3 Mets 2 So I blinked, and missed the game. The Phillies disposed of the Mets in short order, cruising to their 93rd win of the season in a mere 2 hours, 10 minutes. That’s pretty impressive, considering: – … Continue reading

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Mets Game 109: Loss to Phillies

Phillies 7 Mets 5 Jonathon Niese had his big curveball working, the home plate umpire had a huge, pitcher-friendly strike zone, and the Phillies were without Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, and Shane Victorino. In other words, a sure-fire formula for … Continue reading

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Mets Game 47: Win Over Phillies

Mets 5 Phillies 0 Who are these Mets? Who are those Phillies? The Mets won their fourth in a row — beating the Yankees and Phillies — and their fifth of their last six. They’ve shut out the Phillies in … Continue reading

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Mets Game 81: Loss to Phillies

Phillies 2 Mets 0 Sweepstakes are great, especially if you win. Sweeps week is cool. The book series “Sweep” is supposedly entertaining, particularly if you’re into witches. Hiring a chimney sweeper is a fine idea. Getting swept in Philadelphia, however, … Continue reading

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