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Where They Are Now: Philip Humber

A little over a year ago, former #1 pick and Rice alum Philip Humber was one of the crown jewels of the Mets’ farm system and a key component in the trade that brought Johan Santana to the Mets. Today, … Continue reading

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Johan’s Wife to Have Baby

Johan Santana will NOT be at Citi Field today, instead staying back in Florida to be with his wife, who will be giving birth in Fort Myers. The couple is expecting a son, who will be named Johan Alexander Santana, … Continue reading

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Mets Game 6: Loss to Marlins

Johan Santana struck out 13 batters in seven innings, but in the end it was Marlins starter Josh Johnson still standing as the victor of a good old-fashioned pitcher’s duel. Continue reading

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Mets Game 1: Win Over Reds

It was as if the Mets were following a script written by Omar Minaya, as they beat the Cincinnati Reds to win the first game of the 2009 season. Continue reading

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Wild Mets Predictions

How many triples will Jose Reyes? How many Putz jerseys will be sold? Who is the tortoise and who is the hare? What will Gary Sheffield’s impact be? What does Bobby Seay have to do with anything? Read on to see Joe’s wild and wacky Mets predictions. Continue reading

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Oliver Perez: Pitch Now, Talk Later

There’s been a lot of talk surrounding Oliver Perez lately — from his coach, his teammates, and himself. Enough of the jibber-jabber, it’s time for Ollie to concentrate on pitching. There will be time for talk later — when it will be much more productive. Continue reading

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Mets ST Game 12: Johan Starts

Johan’s 2009 spring training debut went as well as could be expected. Tim Redding? Well, Ralph Kiner had this to say:
“This has not been a good night for Redding” Continue reading

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5 Early Warning Signs from Port St. Lucie

Port St. Lucie may as well be lined with red flags, to signal the multitude of major issues already surrounding the New York Mets. Continue reading

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