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Why Re-signing Mike Nickeas was Important
When Mike Nickeas was out-righted to Triple-A earlier this month and he elected free agency, I wasn’t exactly shaking in my boots. When it comes to the .180/.241/.238 career line he’s put together…Read More
Year in Review: Mike Nickeas
Rising Apple’s Year in Review series continues as we take a look at what Mike Nickeas did and didn’t do in 2012 for the Mets. Originally, Nickeas broke camp as New York’s backup catcher…Read More
Year in Review: Kelly Shoppach
“The Mets got the most production they’ve ever gotten from the catching position in 2012. They needed to bring in Kelly Shoppach ’cause it was just so overwhelming.” –Nobody. In…Read More
Kelly Shoppach’s Production and Influence a Welcome Sight
Back in July, the Mets were in the playoff hunt and in need of two things: bullpen help, and a right-handed power bat. They could have used that power in the outfield, but Sandy Alderson was hoping to…Read More
Mike Nickeas and Zach Lutz are First Round of September Call-ups
The calendar has officially flipped to September, and that means Major League teams can expand their rosters from the normal 25 players up to 40. With the Buffalo Bisons not finishing their season until…Read More
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Rising Apple Player of the Week: Matt Harvey
The Rising Apple staff chooses one player to highlight on our site for their outstanding or unique performance…Read More
MLB Trade Rumors: Mets Could Go After Kelly Shoppach
While desperately needing some bullpen help to allow the Mets to stay in contention in the NL East and…Read More
Game Recap: David Wright Powers Mets to 2-1 Victory
So, the Mets couldn’t take care of business against the Cubs in Wrigley Field, and now had to deal…Read More
How Long Can the Mets Live with Mike Nickeas’ .155?
Mike Nickeas made his MLB debut back in September 2010. While he collected his 1st home run that…Read More
Mets Injury Updates: Turner and Cedeno in Triple-A Buffalo
Terry Collins spoke to the media today about two of the Mets three injured shortstops and where they…Read More
Game Recap: R.A. Dickey Continues Domination in 9-1 win
There are no words to describe what R.A. Dickey has done this year. With tonight’s win, he becomes…Read More
Some Minor Moves the Mets Could Make
With their third win in-a-row last night against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Mets became tied in first…Read More
Mets Injury Updates: Jason Bay and Ruben Tejada Nearing Returns to Mets
Josh Thole‘s presence in the lineup Friday night at Citi Field meant one thing; there are still…Read More
Mets Injury Update: Cedeno Sent to DL, Valdespin Gets Call
Oh yes, the Mets were making another roster move after last night’s loss to the Phillies, but it…Read More
Mets Arrive at First Check Point in Season
To all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country, in any and all our nation’s engagements,…Read More
Hurry Back, Josh Thole
The last Mets game that Josh Thole played in was May 7th at Philadelphia. Since then, the Mets have…Read More
Game Recap: Duda, Wright Lead Comeback, Beat Reds 9-4
The Mets and the Reds concluded their two-game set at Citi Field with an afternoon matinee, allowing…Read More
Game Recap: After Heartbreaker, Mets Bounce Back with 9-3 Win
After losing a tough one Friday night, the New York Mets got back to their winning ways Saturday afternoon…Read More
Josh Thole Injury Update: Thole Hits the Disabled List with Concussion
Even though Josh Thole got knocked pretty good at a play at the plate from Ty Wigginton on Monday night…Read More
Game Recap: Valdespin Propels Mets to 5-2 Win
The Mets and Phillies began their second head-t0-head match-up of the season, and New York had the tall…Read More
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