2009 Season Archive

  • End of Year Update

    End of Year Update

    Hey everybody, It had been quiet up until a few days ago, so blame the lack of activity on that. But the Mets have finally made their splash in signing Jason Bay. Is it the best move possible? No. Was it the worst? Also no....

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  • Dan Uggla a fit for the Mets?

    Dan Uggla a fit for the Mets?

    A quick thought…my logic may be faulty here, but the Mets are looking for power, somewhere. What if they traded for Uggla (probably the most freely available power bat in the trade market), batted him 5th, playing second, and went for a faster, better defensive...

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  • My Blogger Dilemma…

    My Blogger Dilemma…

    In my first off-season as a Mets blogger, I’ve run into a bit of a problem.  I consider my style of writing one that follows the ebbs and flows of emotion that go along with being a Mets fan.  I’ve never wanted to be a...

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  • Win now, or in the future?

    Win now, or in the future?

    The heart of the New York Mets’ dilemma is the struggle between how the Mets should plan and build their team. Through 2006, Omar Minaya had done a good job retooling the team, adding some great talent through trading and free agency and surrounding that...

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  • The Early Mets Hot Stove Prognosis

    The Early Mets Hot Stove Prognosis

    A great deal has already come to light in the week-plus since the World Series ended. The Mets are already actively involved in many Hot Stove dealings, and I’m going to give both the facts we know now and some early theories about what the...

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  • Assessing 2009: September & October

    Assessing 2009: September & October

    September wasn’t as bad as August in terms of entertainment. Any expectations of reasonably-close-to-major-league-level play from the Mets were gone…so with no expectations, one could actually watch games and be entertained by some wins, especially considering we would be seeing candidates for the 2010 support...

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