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What If Pelfrey Pitches Well Tonight?

After seeing him struggle mightily in his first four starts of the season, we as Mets fans naturally would like to see Mike Pelfrey pitch well for a change. However, if he does pitch well, there could be a drama … Continue reading

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Mets Game 16: Win Over Braves

Mets 3 Braves 2 For the first time in at least 16 years, the Mets out-managed the Braves to a victory. And yes, that includes the Bobby Valentine years (no offense, Bobby V.).

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Terry Collins’ Most Telling Move of the Game

It’s not fair to nitpick Terry Collins’ strategical decisions in the first game of the year, and his first game managing in the bigs in a dozen years. And in fact, I’m not sure he made any poor choices during … Continue reading

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Mets ST Game 1 vs. Braves: Quick Notes

Many of you may have seen the Mets first televised spring training game of 2011, played against the Braves on Saturday afternoon. These games don’t count for much, so I won’t go into detail about what happened, but there are … Continue reading

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Mets Hot On Ronny Paulino

According to ESPN’s Jorge Arangue, the Mets are close to signing free-agent catcher Ronny Paulino. If indeed this deal becomes reality, it gives the Mets a very good backup to Josh Thole — and one who, if motivated, can challenge … Continue reading

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Omir Santos Signs with Tigers

According to Jason Beck on Twitter, the Detroit Tigers have signed Omir Santos. The former Topps All-Rookie Team catcher took a minor-league contract and will be insurance behind Victor Martinez and Alex Avila. A few weeks back, Sandy Alderson mentioned … Continue reading

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2010 Analysis: Josh Thole

For me, Josh Thole was one of the biggest and most pleasant surprises of 2010. Based on what I saw of him in late 2009, I didn’t think Thole would ever evolve into a mediocre Major League catcher, and further, … Continue reading

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Mets Game 160: Win Over Nationals

Mets 2 Nationals 1 These up-and-coming Mets are quite entertaining! Pat Misch (I seem to remember him around this time last year) spun 8 brilliant frames and young Josh Thole hit a solo homer in the bottom of the tenth … Continue reading

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