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Another Look At Frank Francisco and the 2012 Season

If anyone can use a friend right now, it would be the Mets embattled reliever, Frank Francisco.  His general manager recently expressed little confidence in his transient closer.  Most Mets fans seem…Read More

Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #1 – June 1

It’s December 22, which means we’ve survived the end of the world. But what is coming to an end is our countdown of the Amazin’ Ten Mets Games of 2012. So before you go out and buy yourself a new…Read More

Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #2 – June 18

Cue up “Taps.” R.A. Dickey is not a New York Met anymore. And while I’m sure we’re all thrilled at the bounty the trade brought in, it’s sad to know that he won’t be calling Citi Field and…Read More

Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #3 – September 27

With R.A. Dickey on the verge of trading his New York blue for Toronto blue, we remember his soon-to-be last great moment with the franchise that took a chance on him with our next stop on the Amazin’…Read More

Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #4 – July 26

One of the few bright spots for the Mets in 2012 was the arrival of Matt Harvey. While his offense rarely got behind him (or anyone for that matter), Harvey dazzled New York gave New York fans chills over…Read More

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Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #5 – May 7

Jordany Valdespin raised a few eyebrows on Friday by tweeting a picture of himself sporting a cap of…Read More

Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #6 – April 26

As the Winter Meetings get underway from the fabulous Opryland in Nashville, it’s hard for Mets fans…Read More

Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #7 – July 5

New York fans woke up this morning to the joyful tune of David Wright’s massive contract extension,…Read More

Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #8 – May 26

The hardest part of Thanksgiving weekend? Getting back to real life the Monday after. So here’s a little…Read More

Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #9 – June 3

Thanksgiving time has come and gone, but Rising Apple is a feast of sorts that keeps on giving. If you’re…Read More

Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #10 – June 27

With 2012 winding down fast, it’s time to bid adieu to the year that was by looking back on some of…Read More

Sandy Alderson Part III: The Front Office

PART I – On The Field PART II – Managers, Coaches, and the Farm To effectively end the Joan…Read More

Sandy Alderson’s Review Part II

How appropriate.  Thanks in large part to Hurricane Sandy, this post is long over due.  Finally, I…Read More

Year in Review: David Wright

2012 was certainly a crossroads for the New York Metropolitan Baseball Club, as well as for The Face,…Read More

Year in Review: Kirk Nieuwenhuis

As we round out our player by player year in review pieces, it’s time to take a look at how Kirk…Read More

Year in Review: R.A. Dickey

“And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain…” Yes folks, we’ve come to our final…Read More

A Review Of The General Manager: Sandy Alderson

As a supplemental to Rising Apple’s Season In Review Series, consider this the General Manager’s…Read More

Year in Review: Ike Davis

Next up in our player by player year in review series is Ike Davis.  Due to a freak ankle injury, Davis…Read More

Year in Review: Justin Hampson

Rising Apple continues to wind down our Year in Review series as we sneak a peak at what Justin Hampson…Read More

Year in Review: Jason Bay

Rising Apple’s tour through the 2012 Mets is almost at its end. This morning we take a look at a man…Read More