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Mets Game 7: Win Over Phillies

Mets 5 Phillies 2 The Mets assert their dominance as the NL East leaders and moved back into first place. Well, they were in first for a few hours — until the Nationals beat the Reds and pulled ahead by … Continue reading

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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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Nails Nailed

As if the Mets don’t already have enough problems with their current team, a prominent member of their past received some bad news today. Former outfielder Lenny Dykstra was sentenced to three years in prison for grand theft auto and providing … Continue reading

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Time is Ripe to Trade Dan Murphy

I know conventional wisdom says the Mets, a financially strapped team that is at least another season away from contention, should almost certainly hold on to a guy like Daniel Murphy, but I can’t help but think they’re best off … Continue reading

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2011 Analysis: Jason Isringhausen

When Jason Isringhausen walked off of a softball field and into spring training in Port St. Lucie, expectations were low. After all, the 38-year-old hadn’t thrown a big-league pitch in almost two years — and even then, it was only … Continue reading

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Mets Game 159: Phillies

Phillies 9 Mets 4 The Mets altered their role of “spoiler”, by spoiling the Phillies’ bid for a 9-game losing streak.

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Mets Game 158: Win Over Phillies

Mets 6 Phillies 3 Imagine your team losing eight straight, including getting swept in a doubleheader, and you not in the least bit concerned — because your team is two games away from 100 victories on the season? Must be … Continue reading

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Mets Game 157: Win Over Phillies

Mets 2 Phillies 1 A huge win for the New York Mets, who pull to within 23 games of first place and one game closer to third with five left to play. If only Bud Selig would consider extending the … Continue reading

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