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Morning Notes & Thoughts: On Wheeler, the Bullpen, & Valdespin
Here are today’s pertinent news and notes… Zack Wheeler is just about ready…what happens now?: Last night for Las Vegas, Zack Wheeler was tremendous over his 7.1 innings of work. He…Read More
An Odd Terry Collins Comment Regarding Frank Francisco & Bobby Parnell
A few minutes ago, Adam Rubin of ESPN sent out this tweet: Terry Collins affirms Bobby Parnell is the closer when Frank Francisco returns — at least until Francisco gets some major league games. —…Read More
What Are Sandy Alderson’s Remaining Organizational Options For Improving The Bullpen?
Mets minds think alike. While I was putting this piece together, fellow Rising Apple staff writer Rich Sparago published his observations regarding the Mets bullpen. Merely adding to the continuing…Read More
Frank Francisco Returns to Mound as PSL Mets Shut out Daytona Cubs 1-0; Hansel Robles Pitches Tonight
The man who would be Mets closer – Frank Francisco‘s return from off-season elbow surgery has been a long winding road that presently has him stationed in Port St. Lucie. Making only his…Read More
Frank Francisco And Pedro Feliciano Pitch Well In Losing Effort – Port St. Lucie Mets Fall To Charlotte Stone Crabs, 5-2
Down in Port St. Lucie, pitching is the name of the game. An early review is in order. As of post time, the Mets’ Advanced-A affiliate owns the Florida State League’s best team ERA with…Read More
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Morning Mets Notes: Frank Francisco Throws off Mound
It may not be something many Mets fans are looking forward to seeing, but Frank Francisco took a step…Read More
Rising Apple Top Ten: Who Wants to Be a Closer?
Ladies and gentlemen, here’s this week’s Top Ten list. This Week’s Category: Top Ten Questions…Read More
Morning Mets Notes: Johan Santana, Frank Francisco Making Progress
There has been much to say about the status of both Johan Santana and Frank Francisco over the past week…Read More
Morning Mets Notes: Frank Franciso Won’t Touch a Ball For Two Weeks
Earlier this week, we learned that Frank Francisco is experiencing inflammation in his throwing elbow,…Read More
Breaking Mets News: Frank Francisco Shut Down, Bobby Parnell First in Line
Frank Francisco has been shut down with elbow inflammation, and Terry Collins has informed Bobby Parnell…Read More
Bobby Parnell Aiming to be Mets Closer… Eventually
Since he first started showing his triple-digit heat for the Mets in 2008, the organization felt that…Read More
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…Read More
Jeurys Familia: Intriguing Option?
Spring training begins in 9 days, and Sandy Alderson has been diligently working to address some of the…Read More
Alderson Is Changing His Strategy Reconstructing 2013 Bullpen
Upon hearing General Manager Sandy Alderson state that he is not “terribly comfortable” with…Read More
Mets Searching for Relievers; Yankees Still Interested in Scott Hairston
Well, the first part of that title is just shocking, isn’t it? None of us had any idea the Mets…Read More
Frank Francisco has Bone Spur Removed From Elbow; Mets Introduce d’Arnaud and Syndergaard
News broke yesterday that Mets closer Frank Francisco underwent a surgical procedure to remove a bone…Read More
Year in Review: Frank Francisco
Our Year in Review series continues as we take a look at what Frank Francisco did for the Mets’…Read More
Frank Frank Not Shut Down Yet; No Chance of Bay Getting Cut in Spring?
He hasn’t pitched since he threw a scoreless inning on September 16th against the Milwaukee Brewers,…Read More
Selig Has Confidence in the Wilpons, Harvey in Full Shutdown Mode
It has been a quite a trying few years for the Mets and the Wilpon family, owners of the organization…Read More
Should The Mets Look Into A Multi-Year Deal For Bobby Parnell Now?
Right-handed relief pitcher, Robert Allen Parnell, will be twenty-eight years old in September. He…Read More
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