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Published Aug. 8, 2010 at 1:06 a.m.

Francisco Rodriguez did not evoke visions of Neil Allen Saturday night. He was simply Francisco Rodriguez, the closer we hoped we’d be getting when he was signed in December 2008. Ever since trying his hardest to blow the final game in San Francisco, that’s pretty much been the K-Rod we’ve received ... The Mets’ 1-0 gem included [ ... ] ...

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Aug 9, 2010: Monday Mets Links

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Published Aug. 9, 2010 at 9:04 a.m.

NorthJersey.com – Bob Klapisch wants Wally Backman to replace Jerry Manuel… immediately. Mets Gazette – Torre, Melvin or Backman? I’m always amazed how many Mets fans think Joe Torre is a competent manager. The Yankees don’t miss him and his mismanagement of his bullpen and rotation is positively Manuel-esque. The Daily Stache – Kevin Kearns [ ... ] ...

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Wednesday Links, Hump Day Edition

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Published June 2, 2010 at 8:10 a.m.

Bergen Record – Bob Klapisch says the Mets are “too cheap and too gutless” to stand up to Oliver Perez, who he calls a “weasel.”OnTheBlack – Kerel Cooper answers the age-old question, “Can the Mets please eat the contract of [insert name of overpaid outfield veteran here].” Today’s topic: George Foster Vince Coleman Bobby Bonilla [ ... ] ...

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Raissman: Ojeda is Wright on, as usual

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Published May 11, 2010 at 3:51 a.m.
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In an attempt to add another perspective to its Mets telecasts, SportsNet New York has, on occasion, incorporated studio analyst Bob Ojeda into game telecasts. SNY should not only continue this policy (Ojeda is seen on a split screen), but give Ojeda more face time during games ...

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ModernTube: Keith Hernandez falls asleep during Mets game (Yahoo! Sports)

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Published May 10, 2010 at 11:48 a.m.

One of baseball's guiltiest pleasures is sneaking in a nap when you're watching weekend baseball on the ...

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What To Do With Oliver Perez

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Published May 10, 2010 at 10:47 a.m.

After yet another painful showing, it’s time to wonder what in the world the Mets should do with Oliver Perez.Perez pitched into the fourth inning only because of a combination of great defense, sheer luck, and illogical managing by Bruce Bochy. In truth, Perez never should have made it out of the second frame.Ollie has [ ... ] ...

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Jeff Pearlman on Wally Backman and the ‘86 Mets

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Published May 10, 2010 at 7:40 a.m.

It’s time for another installment of “Playing for Peanuts,” starring current Brooklyn Cyclones manager Wally Backman. Of course, “Playing for Peanuts” is a TV show about Wally’s team in 2007 – the South Georgia Peanuts. It’s a quirky, crazy story about Wally’s attempted comeback as a professional manager. In retrospect, it was a pretty good [ ... ] ...

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Post Game: Video and Write Ups about Today’s Loss to Reds

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Published May 5, 2010 at 5:26 p.m.

To read more about today’s loss to the Reds, check out post-game writes ups from Mets Today, Amazin Avenue, On the Black and Mets Paradise, as well Newsday and the Daily News.To watch clips from the game, to hear from Jerry Manuel, and to get commentary and analysis from Ron Darling ad Gary Cohen, watch Lincoln Mercury’s Post Game Extra [ ... ] ...

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25 years after trade, Hubie's just fine

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Published May 1, 2010 at 2:28 p.m.
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Hubie Brooks is on the phone talking about one of his favorite memories from his baseball career, the day he flew to New York after signing his first pro contract with the Mets after the 1978 draft ...

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First-place Mets sweep away L.A.

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Published April 28, 2010 at 3:07 p.m.
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With their first three games against the Phillies this season slated to kick off Friday at Citizens Bank Park, the NL East-leading Mets completed their second consecutive series sweep with a 7-3 victory over Joe Torre and the Dodgers ...

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