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Community Projection Review: Kirk Nieuwenhuis
Did Kirk Nieuwenhuis live up to expectations in 2013? Let's look back at the Amazin' Avenue community's preseason projections to find out.Kirk Nieuwenhuis community projectionPA: 403HR: 10BA: .251OBP:...
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A Day In Wrigley Field History: August 7, 1984
This day featured a doubleheader sweep of a bitter rival... and some extracurricular activity.You might be wondering why there's a photo of a New York Mets player attached to this post. Gather round...
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Mets sign John Lannan to minor league deal
The Mets have signed the veteran lefty to compete for the fifth starter's spot.The New York Metshave signed left-handed starter John Lannan to a minor league contract. The Long Beach product will...
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Mets sign John Lannan to minor league contract
The left-hander heads to the third NL East team of his career.The New York Mets have signed left-hander John Lannan to a minor league contract that includes an invite to major league spring training,...
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Mets sign Omar Quintanilla to minor league deal
Our old friend Omar is back in the fold. No, not that Omar. Yes, *that* Omar.With basically nothing in the way of big-league-ready talent to support presumed Opening day shortstop Ruben Tejada, the...
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The Amazin' Avenue guide to Mets spring training
A crash course in traveling to and enjoying Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Last year, I made my first trip to Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie, Florida. I’m not sure that quite...
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Mets Afternoon News: I'm just sitting here watching the Wheelers go round and...
Your Sunday dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets announced a pair of minor league signings yesterday. First, they brought back Omar Quintanilla....
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Mets Morning News: Don't pick our Rose, WOR
Your Monday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsMets radio without Howie Rose? WOR-AM nearly made it happen in an effort to "shake things up,"...
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2013 Mets Season Review: Bobby Parnell
The right-hander developed into the closer Mets fans had hoped for, then got injured. Power fastball. Power breaking ball. Power beard. It took some time and patience, but the Mets'...
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MLB news roundup: Cubs willing to 'outbid the field' on Tanaka
In the news today: the Cubs look poised to do whatever it takes to sign Masahiro Tanaka and Lucas Duda will continue working in the outfield for the Mets.It seems as if the Cubs are willing to "outbid...
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2014 MLB Free Agent Profile: Grady Sizemore
Could the former five-tool star stage his comeback with the Mets?Back in 2007, Grady Sizemore was one of baseball's best young stars. Even at 24 years old, he had already accumulated 13.5 fWAR in the...
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Mets Morning News: Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum! Left field again? Here Duda comes!
Your polar vortex filled, Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links. Meet the MetsMets assistant general manager John Ricco suggests that the Mets might still pursue more...
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2014 Prospect Profile: Travis d'Arnaud
The long-time hyped prospect is set to play his first full season at the biggest stage. Is the return going to be worth the cost?General InfoBats: RightThrows: RightHeight: 6'2"Weight: 195 lb.Born:...
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Mets Transaction Analysis: A closer look at John Lannan
As a low-cost signing, John Lannan is a good find.John Lannan made his major league debut fightin' the hated Phillies, literally. The Long Beach native hit Chase Utley and Ryan Howard in successive...
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Details of Mets' deal with John Lannan emerge
The 29-year-old lefty could could earn as much as $3.5 million this year.Long Island native John Lannan will earn $1.5 million in 2014 if he makes the Mets' major league roster, according to Joel...
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Mets Mind Boggler: Most efficient base stealers in team history
Take the quiz!Dive in to the history of Mets stolen bases, and you'll find plenty of quirky data. Since the team's inception, 69 players have stolen at least one base and never been caught stealing. Of...
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Mets Morning News: Ron Davis speaks about the Mets and his son
Your Wednesday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsIke Davis' father Ron says that the Mets "screwed up" by being so public in trying to trade...
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2014 Mets Bullpen Preview: The Locks
In the first of a four-part series on the Mets' bullpen, we look at the pitchers assured of spots in the 2014 relief corps.In an effort to make sense of the Mets’ bullpen options heading into 2014,...
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New York Yankees sign Masahiro Tanaka for seven years, $155 million
The Japanese right-handed pitcher can opt out of the deal after four years.One of the biggest fish of the 2013-14 baseball offseason has been reeled in. The Yankees today have reportedly agreed to a...
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Community Projection Review: Mike Baxter
Did Mike Baxter live up to expectations in 2013? Let's look back at the Amazin' Avenue community's preseason projections to find out.Mike Baxter community projectionPA: 391HR: 9BA: .264OBP: .352SLG:...
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