Mets Sign Shaun Marcum

Wow, I slack off for a few hours and a flurry of activity occurs in Flushing! Continue reading

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DeRosa Goes To Canada

The Toronto Blue Jays continued building their team of the present by signing veteran utilityman and Bergen Catholic grad Mark DeRosa to a one-year, $750,000 contract. Continue reading

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Phillies Sign Delmon Young

The Phillies have signed Delmon Young to a one year, $750,000 contract. Continue reading

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Mets Trade Benson To Baltimore

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On this day in 2006, the Mets traded Anna Benson (and her husband) to the Baltimore Orioles. Continue reading

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Link Roundup: Banner Day and Matt Harvey

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As you may have heard, the game on May 26th was moved to 8 PM to accommodate ESPN’s broadcast.  May 26th is Banner Day.  Many fans felt passionate that Banner Day should be a day game, as is tradition.  And the Mets have listened.  They’re giving you, the fan, a chance to vote on what date Banner Day should now take place.  Should it remain on the 26th, or be moved to another date, like the 11th?

Looking ahead to the season, one positive we have to look forward to is the continued development of RHP Matt Harvey.  He clearly has the raw stuff, mechanics, and makeup to be a number one or two starter, but the proof is in the pudding.  Harvey will have to be more consistent with his command to maintain success at the major league level.

Harvey has qualified for Sports Illustrated’s “Verducci Effect” list in 2013, however.  It’s a system of analysis that SI writer Tom Verducci took largely from former Mets pitching coach Rick Peterson.  How legitimate is the Verducci Effect?  In recent years, some people feel it’s been largely unreliable.

The Mets signed ol’ reliable Pedro Feliciano to a minor league contract.  You got any complaints about that?

Finally, looking back at Mets history, Rising Apple pays a nice tribute to Tommie Agee.

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Two Franciscos Lead Another Slew of Signings

While the Mets inked Pedro Feliciano to a minor-league deal, several other free agents signed both Major and minor league contracts. Continue reading

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Perpetual Pedro Returns

According to Mets.com, Pedro Feliciano has been signed to a minor-league deal. Continue reading

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Who Is Landon Powell?

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Since there hasn’t been much else to report in terms of new ballplayers for the Mets, let’s learn a little about Landon Powell. Continue reading

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