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Year in Review: Jonathon Niese

Most of us Met fans were looking for Jonathon Niese to take the next step in 2012. He had been uneven in his first 2 seasons, where the marathon seemed to catch up to the lefty. In 2010, he was 8-5 with…Read More

Mets Coaching Staff to Return in 2013; Wright Makes Comments About Future

With the second half slide that took place after the All-Star this year, the jobs of the coaching staff seemed to be in jeopardy. The front office put their faith behind Terry Collins, although they aren’t…Read More

Finishing The Season Below .500 Is One Matter. Ending In A Controversial Manner Is Another

With eighty three loses this season, the Mets have already guaranteed they will end the season below the .500 level.  What remains to be seen is how badly they will finish.  But with so much positive…Read More

Quotes That Can’t Be Ignored

I recently wrote a piece stating that the Mets should not consider extending Terry Collins through 2014.  After his post-game quotes last night, i’s fair to question whether or not the Mets should…Read More

Ike Davis Shares His Thoughts on Comments About His Behavior

The biggest news related to the Mets over the last day and a half has been the rumors swirling about New York being open to trading Ike Davis this winter. Although the front office wouldn’t actively…Read More

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Extending Collins Through 2014 Should Not be an Option

Terry Collins is a nice man.  By most accounts, he’s well liked by his players and respected by…Read More

Are Concussions Affecting Jason Bay’s Play?

We all know the kind of season Jason Bay has had; there are a number of words fans want to use to describe,…Read More

Mets Diamond Notes: Harvey’s Last Start Set For Next Week; Collins Alters BP Routine

The innings-limit phenomenon is continuing to spread; Zack Wheeler has already been shut down for 2012,…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…Read More

Does Collins Deserve A Contract Extension?

Earlier in the week, it was reported that manager Terry Collins will not be fired at the end of the season…Read More

Mets Diamond Notes: Collins Hopes to Finish Third, Collin McHugh To Start Next Week

With the Mets falling off the face of the Earth since they returned from the All-Star break, it has been…Read More

Mets Diamond Notes: Scott Hairston Claimed on Waivers, Terry Collins’ Job Safe

A day after the Mets placed Scott Hairston and Andres Torres on waivers, an unknown team has claimed…Read More

Mets Diamond Notes: Lucas Duda to Return, Ruben Tejada Gets a Talking To

The Duda will abide once again; Lucas Duda, who was demoted a month ago after he fell into a deep slump…Read More

Observations From a Debacle

As the Mets’ second half has gone from bad to worse to unwatchable, it’s gotten to the point…Read More

Mets Diamond Notes: Johan Santana Not ‘Untradeable,’ Bisons Shuffling out of Buffalo

Johan Santana‘s recent rough patch has been well documented through the media, and in the Mets…Read More

Monday Is Decision Day On The Rest Of Johan Santana’s Season

On this day, Monday, August 20, 2012, the issue and event dominating the Roosevelt Avenue Nine’s…Read More

Matt Harvey: The Emerging Face Of The Franchise?

The seasons of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde continue.  That’s the problem with this team.  One day…Read More

Sandy Alderson’s Off-Season To Do List

Now that the Mets are a season-high seven games under .500 following their loss to the Reds last night,…Read More

Mets Acquire Kelly Shoppach

The Mets announced they have claimed back-up catcher Kelly Shoppach off waivers for a player to be named…Read More

Johan Santana And The Mets: Ailing In A Season of Circumstance

In Spring Training, I questioned the wisdom of the Mets hierarchy as to why they would hastily name Johan…Read More