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Mets vs. Nats Notes

I had a long work day, and skimmed through the game quickly via fast-forward on MLB.com, so the notes are extra brief.

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Mets vs. Nationals Notes

A few random notes pertaining to Tuesday’s spring training contest between the Mets and Nationals …

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Brad Lidge Shocks the World

According to reliever Brad Lidge, who is now with the Nationals, on his new team: Probably the most talented team I’ve ever been on, and I’ve been on some great teams.

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Will Jesus Flores Return?

Several years ago, many Mets fans berated the team’s front office, and Omar Minaya in particular, for allowing the Washington Nationals to steal hotshot backstop prospect Jesus Flores via the Rule 5 Draft. At the time, Flores was a 22-year-old … Continue reading

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Wally Backman Rejects Nationals

According to Bob Klapisch, Wally Backman has rejected an offer by Davey Johnson to join the Nationals’ coaching staff, and instead will accept the Mets’ offer to manage the AAA Buffalo Bisons in 2012.

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Wally Backman To Nationals?

According to Mike Puma of The New York Post, Wally Backman may be moving on to the Washington Nationals to join Davey Johnson’s coaching staff in 2012. Per Puma’s “source”, Johnson would groom Backman to be his heir apparent, and … Continue reading

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Nationals Clinch Third Place

It’s not as dramatic as clinching first place or a playoff spot, but in the world of the Mets fan, where meaningless games in September are our entertainment, little things like the once-lowly Nationals finish ahead of our favorites from … Continue reading

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Mets Game 150: Loss to Nationals

Nationals 10 Mets 1 The Nationals sweep the Mets in Citi Field and as a result, leapfrog over them and into third place in the NL East.

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