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I’ve Got 23…

Like moths to a flame, bloggers, boarders and callers are all stirred up over a tweet from Anthony DiComo who has “heard” that the Mets are done tweaking the 40-man roster. DiComo hears it, Cerrone posts and comments on it … Continue reading

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Mets Game 106: Loss to Braves

Braves 4 Mets 1 Jerry Manuel made a brilliant move by moving Carlos Beltran into the #3 spot of the lineup. Manuel — an ardent student of the game and one who is constantly poring over statistics, in search of … Continue reading

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Braves, Giants, and Red Sox Acquire Players, Mets Do Not

Just before the trade deadline, the first-place Braves made two separate trades to bring in Kyle Farnsworth, Rick Ankiel, and Wilkin Ramirez. This is the second go-around in Atlanta for Farnsworth, who was quietly having a spectacular season in Kansas … Continue reading

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Centerfield Options

As we all know, Carlos Beltran has underwent knee surgery and is expected to be out for 12 weeks. No one is sure if “12 weeks” refers to the time before he can walk, run, or play ball. No one … Continue reading

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Mets Game 13: Loss to Cardinals

Cardinals 6 Mets 4 Memories of 2008 refuse to fade. Once again, the Mets scored early, then stopped scoring. Once again, they helped beat themselves with poor fundamentals and inattention to detail. Once again, a certain lefthander remains an enigma. … Continue reading

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