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Praise For Pelfrey
Mike Pelfrey is in a no-win situation. If he performs well and the Mets aren’t in contention, Sandy Alderson will look to trade the big right-hander. If Pelfrey is still on the team at the end…Read More
Trade Frank Francisco To the Boston Red Sox
One of the high points in yesterday’s win was Frank Francisco. After a rocky spring training that culminated in a cortisone shot in his knee, the new Mets closer pitched a one-two-three ninth inning,…Read More
Rising Apple Goes One-On-One with Ballpark Chaser, Chuck Booth
There is something about going to a baseball game that makes it different from going to any other sporting event, and a lot of that has to do with the ballpark. Baseball is different from the other “big…Read More
Ruben Tejada Can Replace Jose Reyes-On Defense
Much of the focus this season will be on Ruben Tejada and how he can “replace” Jose Reyes. While there is no real replacement for Reyes, Tejada, who is still just 22, will have to do his…Read More
Den Dekker On The Major League Roster? It’s OK
Yesterday, Terry Collins said that double-A outfielder Matt Den Dekker was a “legitimate consideration” to make the Opening Day roster. Jumping from double-A all the way to the bigs is…Read More
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Mets Need Hairston To Backup Center Field
The Mets are pretty banged up so far during spring training, with notable injuries to David Wright and…Read More
Should The Mets Sign Joel Pineiro?
The Phillies released another, veteran pitcher yesterday, cutting ties with 33-year-old Joel Pineiro. …Read More
Should The Mets Sign Dontrelle Willis?
Yesterday, the Phillies released left-handed pitcher Dontrelle Willis, who was previously signed to a…Read More
Omar Minaya And His Drafts: A Brief Overview
Now over a year removed from Omar Minaya’s departure, a more accurate portrayal of his time with…Read More
Your Opening Day Third Baseman: Josh Satin?
Opening Day is a little over three weeks away, and David Wright has still yet to play in a spring training…Read More
A Mets Fan Letter To Roy Oswalt
Dear Roy Oswalt, It has recently come to the attention of the baseball world that you are open to playing…Read More
Mike Pelfrey’s Identity
Mike Pelfrey is a lot of things. A pitcher, a Met and tall are three characteristics of Big Pelf. …Read More
Mets Would Benefit From Second Lefty In Bullpen
One of the few competitions in Mets camp this spring revolves around the bullpen. New acquisitions…Read More
Fantasy Relevant Mets In 2012
The beginning of spring training signals not only that the baseball season is approaching, but the fantasy…Read More
Do The Mets Want Jason Bay To Fail?
Every Mets fan is aware of how Jason Bay has struggled as a member of the Mets. Since inking a four…Read More
Is R.A. Dickey A Potential Trade Candidate?
Speaking ill of R.A. Dickey is considered blasphemy among many Mets fans. Over the past two seasons,…Read More
Rising Apple Interviews Writer Matt Kaufman
Matt Kaufman has been a contributing writer for Rising Apple since January 6, 2011. He also works at…Read More
Five Under-The-Radar-Questions About The Mets
Pitchers and catchers is just a few days away, and as the season approaches, the Mets will have a lot…Read More
Recent Mets Backup Catchers
The Mets are set to begin 2012 with Mike Nickeas as their backup catcher. In 69 Major League plate…Read More
Have A Need For Speed? Don’t Look Towards The Mets
Do you have a need for speed? Then the 2012 Mets probably won’t be your team. With the departures…Read More
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