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2014 MLB Free Agent Profile: Carlos Marmol
The former Cubs closer has no problem generating strikeouts but is among the worst in the game when it comes to walks.Back in 2007, Carlos Marmol burst onto the scene in the Chicago Cubs' bullpen....
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It's a great time for leadoff hitters around baseball -- except on the Mets
One of the biggest weaknesses of the 2013 Mets was their inability to find a suitable hitter at the top of the lineup.All around baseball, leadoff hitters are getting better. And it's no secret that...
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Community Projection Review: John Buck
Did John Buck live up to expectations in 2013? Let's look back at the Amazin' Avenue community's preseason projections to find out.John Buck community projectionPA: 319HR: 9BA: .227OBP: .301SLG:...
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Mets Trade Rumors: Brewers and Mets having trouble agreeing on Ike Davis
Doug Melvin says the Mets and Brewers haven't found a price for Ike.In a talk with the media today, Brewers' general manager Doug Melvin suggested that, although the Mets and Brewers are still talking...
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Mets sign catcher Taylor Teagarden to a minor league deal
The Mets announced that they've inked 30-year-old backstop Taylor Teagarden to a minor league deal with an invite to big league camp.The Metsannounced this afternoon that they've agreed to a minor...
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Indians sign pitcher Scott Atchison
The picture you see above is not from Old-Timers Day in New York, that was real, live MLB action!The Indians have signed right-handed reliever Scott Atchison to a minor-league deal.Atchison, 37,...
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Mets Morning News: Tea parties are fun, but World Series parties are better
Your Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsLeading off, the Mets have signedTaylor Teagarden to a minor-league deal. We've known Sandy Alderson to be a...
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The case against Josh Satin as half of a Mets' first-base platoon
Satin is currently the de facto right handed side of a first base platoon, which is not ideal.I should start with a compliment in the hopes that it will limit the amount of fruits and vegetables hurled...
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Mets Free Agency: The value add of bargain shopping for Stephen Drew
He is not going to sell tickets, but at a reduced price, Stephen Drew would add a lot of value to the Mets at the shortstop position.The holiday shopping season is over. That $200 splurge purchase is...
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The Amazin' Avenue Audio Podcast: Episode 48
In the "Aaron Heilman was a pretty good reliever before he ruined all our lives forever" edition, Rob and Jeffrey cover all the Mets news of the last week. That takes about two minutes. So then we...
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Tom Glavine: "Can't be totally surprised Piazza didn't get in"
The former Mets pitcher isn't shocked that Hall of Fame voters didn't vote in Mike Piazza last time around.Around these parts, it is as clear as day: Mike Piazza should be in the Hall of Fame. He is...
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Mets Morning News: Hooray, it's Unofficial Hall Of Fame Outrage Day!
Your Wednesday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsSandy Alderson spoke yesterday, saying that the team is still searching for players to fill...
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Dick Schofield - Top 100 Angels #32
...a grand slam of a short stop...#33 - DICK SCHOFIELD, SSRichard Craig Schofield was the son of John Richard Schofield. They were both major league shortstops known as Dick Schofield. Dick Sr., known...
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2014 MLB Free Agent Profile: Kyle Farnsworth
Best known in New York for his time with the Yankees, Farnsworth has fifteen years of major league experience.Best known in New York for the two-and-a-half seasons he spent with the Yankees from 2006...
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Wednesday's Frosty Mug: What to expect when you're expecting Jean Segura
We're talking about expectations for the Brewers' young shortstop and more in today's news roundup.Some things to read while drawing the line.We are 37 days away from pitchers and catchers reporting to...
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Lastings Milledge: Where is he now?
The former first-round pick had a tumultuous baseball career in the United States, but he seems to have resurrected it in Japan.The tale of Lastings Milledge is one that is probably familiar to all of...
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Community Projection Review: Ike Davis
Did Ike Davis live up to expectations in 2013? **Spoiler alert** No, no he did not.Ike Davis community projectionPA: 599HR: 36BA: .267OBP: .350SLG: .529Actual stats PA: 377HR: 9BA: .205OBP: .326SLG:...
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2014 MLB Free Agent Profile: Bruce Chen
The veteran lefty spent the past five seasons with the Royals and is on the market.Veteran left-handed pitcher Bruce Chen has played for ten teams, one of which was the Mets, since he began his major...
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Maddux, Glavine, Thomas elected to Baseball Hall of Fame; Piazza denied
All three exceeded the required 75 percent of votes in their first year on the ballot.For the first time in two years, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America has elected some of the game’s elite...
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Jeff Wilpon: Piazza a true Hall of Famer, congratulations to Glavine
The Mets' COO makes a statement on Mike Piazza's Hall of Fame candidacy. With the news of Mike Piazza's denial to the National Baseball Hall of Fame for the second consecutive year, Mets Chief...
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