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Mets Short on Shortstops

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Paul Festa

  Ruben Tejada has taken a big step back in his development this year. At times, he’s just been plain bad. He’s hitting .209/.269/.264. He does have 10 doubles, which is good for second on the team, but that may … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup: Davis, Prospects, and The 7 Line

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Paul Festa

It’s time for our second annual “Should The Mets Demote Ike Davis?” discussion. Rumor has it, demotion is once again a possibility for the struggling first baseman, just as it was last year at this time. Davis somehow pulled it … Continue reading →

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Searching for Rays of Hope

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Paul Festa

So, the Mets have lost 6 games in a row, and have fallen to 14-23, 6.5 games behind the NL East leading Atlanta Braves here on May 16th. Besides Matt Harvey, the starting rotation has been horrible, besides Bobby Parnell, … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Ankiel, Starts Tonight

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Paul Festa

Rick Ankiel already helped the Mets once – during the 2000 playoffs.  Now they’ll hope he can help them again (in a more traditional sense). The Mets signed recent Astros castoff Rick Ankiel today. Terry Collins said the lefty-hitting Ankiel … Continue reading →

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Ike Davis is the Key to Mets Offense

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Paul Festa

OK, you’re probably reading the headline and thinking, “more like ‘Seven Guys Not Slumping at the Same Time is the Key to Mets Offense.’”  Yes, the Mets are not exactly the reincarnation of the 1927 Yankees. They don’t have an … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup: More Harvey

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Paul Festa

Sure, the Mets lost last night, but let’s keep talking about Matt Harvey!  He’s a shining beacon of superstardom who lights up a murky sea of mediocrity.  Yes, when Harvey pitches, he not only stifles the opposition, but he seems … Continue reading →

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28 Games Later: The State of the 2013 Mets

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Paul Festa

28 games are in the books in 2013 – 28 embarrassing, encouraging, disastrous, delightful, hopeless and hopeful games.  One night, a fan could go from swearing off his beloved Mets for good, while another game brings about a glimmer of … Continue reading →

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David Wright Day-to-Day

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Paul Festa

David Wright is not in tonight’s lineup due to what manager Terry Collins called a “real stiff neck.”  Which I suppose is worse than a fake stiff neck.  He’s officially day-to-day. “It was bothering him at the end of the … Continue reading →

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