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Greetings from Coca-Cola Park!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Dan Capwell

Happy Baseball Season everyone. I was able to attend last night’s Buffalo Bison-Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs game at beautiful Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA. I bought these seats in January, hoping to get a glimpse of either Matt Harvey or … Continue reading →

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Mets Spring Training Question 14: Second Base

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Joe Janish

With 14 days — yup, just two weeks — before pitchers and Molinas report, we examine question #14 that needs to be answered during Mets spring training: who is going to play second base?

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Down on the Farm: Binghamton

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Kyle Schnitzer

So my first day on the farm didn’t go as expected. Torrential rains delayed my pursuit of finding that gem in the weeds. So on Monday (for now), I am scheduled to have my first day as a farmhand. So … Continue reading →

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Free Agent Focus: Second Base

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Joe Janish

Is there a Mets fan alive who wants to see Luis Castillo at second base on Opening Day 2011? Unfortunately, it will take a minor miracle by Sandy Alderson to move him this winter — without swallowing some or all … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Prospect Rankings

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

I have been following Amazin Avenue’s Community Prospect List. It appears that Kirk Nieuwenhuis has emerged as the consensus number-two prospect in the system behind Wilmer Flores. I am not saying I disagree with the ranking, but I will say, … Continue reading →

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Reese Havens: Swing Evaluation

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

The 22nd pick of the 2008 draft — shortstop Reese Havens — has quickly emerged as one of the Mets’ top prospects. He is a strong all-around player, both in terms of talent and sound fundamentals, and has the “makeup” … Continue reading →

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Mets Spring Training Game 3

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

I’m not counting the game against the Italians, so game three is the one the Mets played against the Cardinals. The final score was Cardinals 9, Mets 8, but we’re not concerned with the score prior to April. Once again, … Continue reading →

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