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I’m feeling confident right now that the Mets can take this series from the D-Backs.  Rather than building Citi Field, they should’ve just swapped ballparks with the Diamondbacks because the Mets have won 14 of the last 15 games at Chase Field by a combined score of 114 to 36.  That’s some serious whoop @$$.  Just imagine how the Mets would steamroll the NL by playing 81 games in the Valley of the Sun.  Citi/Chase…a bank is a bank, right?

 What a difference one man makes - Anthony DiComo wrote up a game recap about last night’s game between the Mets and the Diamondbacks.

Pelfrey to face one of game’s best - Anthony DiComo put together a pregame analysis for today’s game between the Mets and the D-Backs.

Mets rejoice in Alou’s return - Anthony DiComo tells us what he thought of Moises Alou’s ‘08 debut last night.

Mets stick with Schneider - Anthony DiComo reported that Gustavo Molina was sent back down to Triple-A before last night’s contest.  The Mets decided to keep Brian Schneider on the roster even though he hasn’t healed enough to play yet.

Wagner, Perez clear the air - Anthony DiComo found out that Billy Wagner’s comments about Oliver Perez are no longer an issue.

Newsday:

Reyes, Mets defeat D’backs - David Lennon also summarized last night’s Mets-Diamondbacks game.

Randolph wishes Wagner kept comments in-house

Alou returns to Mets’ lineup

New York Daily News:

Mets still on fire against the Diamondbacks - Adam Rubin summarized last night’s game between the Mets and the Diamondbacks as well.

Willie & Billy have a ‘private’ chat

New York Post:

‘BACK IN BUSINESS - Bart Hubbuch pointed out that Jose Reyes led the Mets to victory.

WILLIE TO BILLY: KEEP IT IN-HOUSE

New York Times:

Alou Sparks the Mets to a Welcome Victory

Wagner’s Public Scolding Earns Him a Private One

The Star-Ledger:

Back at Chase

Wagner taken to task

Online-only edition: Alou’s return sparks Mets victory in desert

Alou returns and Mets roll

Game 27: Mets at Diamondbacks - Jeremy Cothran provided the lineup for last night’s game.

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The good news is that I’m flying down to Charleston, SC for a wedding this weekend.  The bad news is that I won’t be able to cover the Mets-Braves series.  I’m a Rangers fan too so I’m going to miss a Braves-Mets series and Games 1 & 2 of the Rangers-Penguins series.  I set my DVR to record all of that except for Game 1 of the Rangers-Penguins series because it’s on Versus, and I don’t have it.  I’m also going to miss the NFL Draft.  Our output is going to be limited this weekend.  When I get home, I’m going to watch all the Mets-Braves series because I’d never miss it.

Here’s the probable pitching matchups:

• 04/25/2008 - Jair Jurrjens (2-2) - Mike Pelfrey (2-0)
• 04/26/2008 - Tim Hudson (3-1) - John Maine (1-2)
• 04/27/2008 - John Smoltz (3-1) - Nelson Figueroa Jr. (1-1)

I’m not sure about tonight, but the pitching matchups looks like it’s in the Braves favor on Saturday and Sunday.

 Mets’ early lead disappears in D.C. - Anthony DiComo summarized last night’s game between the Mets and the Nationals.

Mets hope to find groove vs. Braves - Anthony DiComo put together a pregame analysis for tonight’s game between the Braves and the Mets.

Thumb infection hospitalizes Schneider - Anthony DiComo reported that Brian Schneider, “was hospitalized on Thursday with a left thumb infection and will remain in New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery overnight.”  DiComo also thinks that it is possible that Schneider may end up on the DL.  In the meantime, the Mets brought up Gustavo Molina as a backup catcher.

Mets treading lightly with Sanchez - Anthony DiComo pointed out that Duaner Sanchez has looked superb, but the Mets are mindful of his past injuries.

Wright’s Foundation continues to grow - Anthony DiComo tells us about the David Wright Foundation which serves children in NYC and Virginia.

Newsday:

Heilman allows slam as Mets fall to Nationals - David Lennon also summarized last night’s Mets-Nationals game.

Pelfrey’s mouthpiece a distraction for opponents - David Lennon lets us know why Mike Pelfrey wears a mouthpiece, and how it affects his opponents.

Ex-Met Milledge sits after arriving late for game - According to the AP, Lastings Milledge wouldn’t state why he was late for last night’s game.  Maybe MC Millidge was recording a new gansta rap song.  What a dusch bag.

Infected thumb lands Mets’ Schneider in hospital

Lack of save opportunities not fazing Wagner

New York Daily News:

Mets drop early lead, lose to Nationals - Adam Rubin put together a game recap for last night’s game between the Mets and the Nationals.

Harold Reynolds, Omar Minaya reunite

Brian Schneider’s thumb worsens

Joe Smith offers his own curses to Cubs fans - According to Adam Rubin, Joe Smith was swearing at Cubs fans this week, and it ended up on YouTube.

New York Times:

Against Nationals, Not Much Goes Right for the Mets

His Forearm Is Better, but Schneider Is Out With Infected Thumb

The Star-Ledger:

Heilman slammed as Mets end road trip with dud

Schneider spends night in hospital

Final: Nationals 10, Mets 5

Schneider hospitalized

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The Florida Marlins will host the New York Mets at 4:10 PM tomorrow.  The game will be aired on SNY.  It was those same Marlins that kept the Mets out of the Playoffs.  Once the fight broke out, the Marlins used the anger to stomp the Mets when it mattered most.  The Mets need to sweep the three-game series just like they did when they opened up the 2007 season against the Cardinals.  After the Mets play the Marlins, they head to Atlanta for a three-game series.  After that, they host a three game set with the Phillies at Shea Stadium.  Nine straight NL East games to kick off the season.  It will be interesting to see where the Mets are after that.

 Mets roster moves - MLB.com reported that the Mets added Brady Clark and Raul Casanova to the 25-man roster.  Duaner Sanchez, Orlando Hernandez, and Ramon Castro, was placed on the DL.  Brian Stokes was added to the roster while Fernando Tatis, Nelson Figueroa, and Ricardo Rincon were sent down to the Minors.

Last few Mets roster spots up in the air - Late last night, Anthony DiComo reported that the Mets reassigned backup catcher Gustavo Molina to Minor League camp.  The Mets had to make their 25-man roster by 3:00 pm today.

Memphis sees a slice of Cooperstown - Anthony DiComo noted that Major League Baseball brought the Hall of Fame plaques for Larry Doby and Jackie Robinson sent down to Memphis from Cooperstown so fans can check them out. 

Aaron a perfect stand-in in Memphis - Barry M. Bloom loved the idea that Hank Aaron stood-in for Commissioner Bud Selig at the Civil Rights Game.

Newsday:

Morris to Santana: Ease up on changeup - Ken Davidoff found out what Jack Morris, a Twins television analyst, thinks of Johan Santana.

Mets cherish experience from Civil Rights game - Mark Herrmann captured the thoughts of various Mets players about playing in the Civil Rights Game and about the extracurricular activities they attended.

Will things ever be right in left? - David Lennon asks and answers four questions about the Mets.

Mets’ Smith escapes jam; will he make team?

New York Daily News:

Mike Pelfrey becomes Mets fifth starter; El Duque starts season on DL

Mets can finally put 2007 to bed - Since Opening Day is tomorrow, Adam Rubin says that the Mets can forget about 2007.

El Duque might start season on DL

Mets moved by visit to Lorraine Motel

New book lets the Mets down - David Hinckley criticizes the author, David Green, of a new book about the Mets titled “101 REASONS TO LOVE THE METS”.

New York Post:

Pelfrey is No. 5 starter

OUR NEW BASEBALL BARONS - Kevin Kernan lets us know that we are in a new era of baseball in New York now that the children of the Steinbrenner’s and the Wilpon’s are running things.

METS’ PAIR PITCHES PERFECTLY - Mike Vaccaro described the performance of John Maine and Smith in yesterday’s Civil Rights Game.

SAINTLY PITCHER HAS DEEP ROOTS - James Fanelli and Katie Orlinsky say that Santana owes his success to his childhood.

THE WRIGHT THING TO DO - Kevin Kernan tells us why David Wright cut down on endorsement deals and promotional activities.

DARRYL WATCHES HIS SON THE SON - Brian Lewis told us that Darryl Strawberry went to see his son D.J. play an NBA game last night.  D.J. Strawberry plays for the Phoenix Suns who were in town to play the New Jersey Nets.

The Star-Ledger:

Sunday afternoon musings - Dan Graziano tells us what he thinks about the 2008 Mets.

Mets Keep Ducks On Golden Pond - Matthew Artus offers his thoughts on the ‘08 season.

Mets moved by visit to Civil Rights Museum

Still no decision on No. 5 starter

Mets are eager to answer the bell

Lisa Kennelly’s Mets preview

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There is a bunch of articles today, but most of it is about the same topics. 

 Mets sign three to Minors deals - Marty Noble stated that “The Mets signed catchers Raul Casanova and Gustavo Molina and right-hander Nate Field to Minor League contracts on Wednesday, inviting each to big league Spring Training camp.”

Maine, Perez to be big cogs for Mets - Marty Noble tells us how the Mets will be fine even without an ace calibur pitcher because Maine and Oli are each coming off of a 15 win season.  The rotation will look like this if no trade is made: Pedro Martinez, John Maine, Oliver Perez, Orlando Hernandez, and either Mike Pelfrey or Phil Humber.  In my opinion, the rotation is not strong enough for a legit playoff run because we don’t have the 2 power pitchers at the top of the lineup that opposing batters fear.  We don’t have the Clemens and Pettitte, or Beckett and Burnitz, or Johnson and Shilling, or Pedro and Shilling.  We have an older Pedro who throws much slower now kind of like Glavine.  The Maddux and Glavine tandem didn’t throw hard enough to win the World Series more than once.  Two young power pitchers at the top of the rotation is what succeeds in the Playoffs, and we don’t have it.  It’s a problem.

Maine highlights Mets’ holiday party

Newsday:

Mets’ Maine, Perez look to improve themselves

Nationals believe they have a winner in Lo Duca - Look at the title of this article.  One winner isn’t going to carry a team.  They need a bunch of them to succeed.

New York Daily News:

MLB receives Mitchell Report

Press conferences on Mitchell report findings set for Thursday

Jose Reyes to Mets: Get Johan Santana

Willie Randolph says Mets not giving up on Johan Santana or Erik Bedard

New York Post:

NO GRIEF OF STAFF

New York Times:

Steroid Report Expected to Cite About 50 Players

Mets Happy With Pitching Staff

The Star-Ledger:

Coat Drive Tomorrow At Shea

Now Batting…

Mets may not chase an ace

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