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Morning Mets Notes: Francisco Rodriguez Wants to Redeem Himself With Mets

Before Team Venezuela pounded out 20 hits in a tune-up against the Mets prior to the World Baseball Classic, former Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez spoke to reporters at Tradition Field, and he had plenty…Read More

Mets All-Time Busts: Welcome to the Club, Jason Bay!

With another 0-the series in Arizona, Jason Bay’s horrendous 2012 campaign descended into an all-time low. In just 126 plate appearances this season, Bay’s triple slash stands at a dismal .159/.238/.310…Read More

Sandy Alderson’s Actions Speak Louder Than His Words Ever Will

Like he has so many times over the past month when talking to the media, Sandy Alderson once against stated that the Mets should be buyers as the trade deadline continues to creep around the corner next…Read More

MLB Trade Rumors: Francisco Rodriguez and Huston Street “Too Pricey”

Sandy Alderson spoke with the media before the Mets took the field in their series opener against the Nationals in Washington DC, and despite not winning a game since before the All-Star break, the New…Read More

MLB Trade Rumors: Mets Want Veteran Relievers

Yea, tell us something we didn’t know. Just in case you were wondering what the top priorities were for the Mets as we move closer to the July 31st non-wavier trade deadline, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports…Read More

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MLB Trade Rumors: Francisco Rodriguez on Mets’ Radar?

Almost a year to the day that they traded him away to the Milwaukee Brewers for Adrian Rosario and Daniel…Read More

Mets Spent Money On Bolstering Bullpen, But Has It Improved From 2011?

After losing All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes to the division rival Marlins, the Mets’ front office focused…Read More

Mets Need To Develop Their Own Bullpen

It probably goes without saying that the Mets bullpen has been inconsistent at best so far this season-and…Read More

2011 Season in Review: Danny Herrera

The New York Mets went 77-85 in 2011. As suggested by the sub-par record, there were a fair share of…Read More

Mets Ink Frank Francisco To Two Year, $6 Million Deal (And Why It’s OK)

Amidst a flurry of moves, the Mets inked right handed reliever Frank Francisco to a two year, $12 million…Read More

2011 Season in Review – Update

The writing team here at Rising Apple has been working hard in the off-season to not only take a potential…Read More

Potential Off-Season Targets: Joe Nathan

With the 2011 season over, the old saying, “There’s always next season,” instantly becomes all…Read More

2011 Season In Review: Francisco Rodriguez

The New York Mets went 77-85 in 2011. As suggested by the sub-par record, there were a fair share of…Read More

Potential Off-Season Targets: Jonathan Broxton

With the 2011 season over, the old saying, “There’s always next season,” instantly becomes all…Read More

The 2011 Rising Apple Awards

It’s time for the first annual Rising Apple Awards!  Now that the season is over and there has…Read More

Ten Offseason Questions For the New York Mets

Well, that’s it.  After 162 games, the Mets finish with a record 77-85, thanks to a complete game…Read More

Players Forcing Their Way into The Mets 2012 Plans

When you’re 24.5 games out of first place with not enough games left to comeback, it’s only…Read More

A Closer Look at the Francisco Rodriguez Return

Yesterday, the Mets officially acquired pitchers Adrian Rosario and Danny Herrera from the Brewers to…Read More

Mets 2012 Payroll Possibilities

It was reported late last night that next year’s New York Mets payroll could very well sit around…Read More

Game 125 Recap: Brewers Surge Past Mets Late, 11-9

When it rains, it pours for the Mets. Despite being up 9-7 going into the 9th inning, the Brewers didn’t…Read More