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Fan Opinion: Five Predictions for the 2012 New York Mets (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
With Spring Training underway and Opening Day drawing ever closer, the time has come to look ahead to what 2012 will hold for the New York Mets. Even with the past several seasons being disappointing debacles in which the team seems to consistently shoot themselves in the foot,...
Dykstra seeks to withdraw no-contest plea in CA (AP)
Former New York Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra is seeking to withdraw his no-contest plea in Los Angeles on charges of auto theft and providing a false financial statement. Los Angeles County district attorney's spokeswoman Jane Robison says the office was notified Wednesday that the ex-baseball star has filed a motion to withdraw his plea.
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Johnson doesn’t act like league’s oldest manager (AP)
Washington's Davey Johnson sure doesn't act like the oldest manager in the major leagues this season. "The guy's in the weight room every morning, every day," Nationals outfielder Michael Morse said. "He's in shape, I'll tell you that much. I hope I can have half of his energy when I'm that old.
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Mets hoping Francisco ends their search (AP)
Given the opportunity, Frank Francisco believes he has the stuff to be a dominant closer. The New York Mets think so, too, and will give him every chance. Pitching coach Dan Warthen figures if the team had a shutdown ninth-inning pitcher all last year, it would have meant at least 10 more wins. With those, the Mets would have been in contention for the postseason rather than 77-win flops.
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Mets prospect sidelined by back soreness (AP)
New York Mets infield prospect Reese Havens has been sidelined by a sore back and probably won't participate in spring training until the weekend. Manager Terry Collins said Havens, a first-round draft pick in 2008, told him Tuesday that the back had been sore for a few days. Collins said the setback is frustrating for both the team and the 25-year-old Havens.
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Twitter a Polarizing Topic in New York Mets’ Clubhouse: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
According to an MLB.com report, Twitter is a polarizing topic in the New York Mets' clubhouse. "It's just reinforcement," said Turner, who spoke in favor of Twitter during the hour-long team meeting. "It reinforces the truth, and you can correct anything in...
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Fred Wilpon Wants to Keep the Mets: Fan Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
During a recent interview with Fox Sports, Mets owner Fred Wilpon addressed the source of much frustration for fans: his ownership of the team. Unfortunately for fans, myself included, he dismissed their feelings and the suggestion he either wants to or needs to sell the team.
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Mets Duda feeling confident at plate this spring (AP)
New York Mets outfielder Lucas Duda admits he was a little intimidated last year when he was called up to the big leagues. He did fine at Triple-A Buffalo, hitting .302 with 10 home runs and 24 RBI in just 38 games. But he struggled in the majors when he got tapped in April for an eight-game call-up to fill in for injured left fielder Jason Bay.
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Don Mattingly says Dodgers still the team in L.A. (PA SportsTicker)
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer
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Why the Philadelphia Phillies Should NOT Be the Favorites to Win it All in 2012: Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
No, it's not what you think. I am not a disgruntled fan of the New York Mets or of that other team in New York whose name I will not mention, but some call them the Bronx Bombers. Nor am I a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals bemoaning the fact that my team gets no respect.
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