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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on January 26, 2012
Braves CEO enjoys watching his competitors spend big money on free agents ()
Had the Washington Nationals been able to land Prince Fielder, one of the loudest cheers might have come from Atlanta.
Such a signing would have put the Braves in a battle with the New York Mets for the lowest payroll in the NL East, but it would have been a race that Atlanta CEO Terry McGuirk would have enjoyed.
In a free-agent season where the dollars have flowed freely, a smirking McGuirk tells Tim Tucker of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the Braves aren't going to be lured into the derby anytime soon.
Yes, McGuirk says that he and Liberty Media — the owner of the Braves since 2007 — are quite content to watch it from afar while the Braves payroll maxes out around $94 million this season.
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Braves CEO enjoys watching his competitors spend big money on free agents (Yahoo! Sports)
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on January 26, 2012
Tampa Bay Rays close to signing Jeff Keppinger ()
The Tampa Bay Rays are close to signing veteran infielder Jeff Keppinger to serve as a utility man, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
The 31-year-old made his debut in the big leagues with the New York Mets back in 2004 and has played for the Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants since then, compiling a career average of .281 with 32 total homers. Against lefties, however, Keppinger has hit .324 over his career.
If Keppinger passes his physical Thursday, the deal could be announced Friday , the paper notes.
Keppinger started this past season with the Astros, missing 50 games with a foot injury, and then was traded to the Giants and injured his wrist in August. He hit .277 with six homers and 35 RBIs over 99 games.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on January 26, 2012
Beltran Tells Mets Fans to "Move On" from 2006 NLCS: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
It's a New York Mets moment frozen in time. Or maybe it just seems that way because Carlos Beltran was frozen at the plate. If you're a Mets fan, you know where I'm going with this story. With the bases loaded and two outs in Game 7 of the 2006 National League...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on January 25, 2012
Reds get INF Valdez from Phillies (PA SportsTicker)
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on January 25, 2012
Prince Fielder agrees to sign with Detroit Tigers (Yahoo! Sports)
Slugger Prince Fielder and the Detroit Tigers have agreed in principle on a nine-year, $214 million contract.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on January 24, 2012
Current and Former MLB Stars Offer Words of Support for Gary Carter: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
According to an MLB.com report, Gary Carter's three children accepted the "You Gotta Have Heart" award on their father's behalf at the Baseball Writers' Association of America's (BBWAA) New York chapter's dinner on Jan.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on January 23, 2012
Activities in Port St. Lucie, Fla., During Spring Training (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Every year during MLB's spring training, many New York Mets fans flock to Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie, Fla., to see their team in action. But if you are thinking of visiting the city to take in some baseball, I'd advise also seeing some of these other great...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on January 20, 2012
MLB 2012 New York Mets Spring Training Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
With the start of spring training right around the corner, fans of the New York Mets have plenty to look forward to this season. Will this be the year the Mets surprise everyone and claim a World Series championship? The Mets train at Digital Domain Park in Port St.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on January 20, 2012
Jamie Moyer Would Have Been a Good Fit with the New York Mets: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Missing out on the opportunity to sign Jamie Moyer for next to nothing was the latest setback in a woeful offseason for the New York Mets. After losing Jose Reyes, and failing to shore up a weak starting rotation that features Mike Pelfrey in the No.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Mets News on January 20, 2012
