20 Results for bobby valentine

Mets beaming with confidence

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

The Mets have the best record in the majors and are set to embark on a three-game series against the Braves as confident as ever.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2006

A real World Series would be perfect

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

Is it crazy for Bobby Valentine to suggest that his title-winning team in Japan play the White Sox? No, it's a great idea, writes Bob Klapisch.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2005

Theater of the awkward

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

Mike Piazza and Roger Clemens makes a great subplot, but there won't be any All-Star fireworks in Houston.

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2004

Predicting the Yankees' future

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

What kind of changes the Yankees make for next season depends on how they do in October.

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2003

Consistency from Benitez? Yankees roll the dice

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

Brian Cashman calls it his riskiest trade ever, and with Armando Benitez there's usually no middle ground.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2003

Alomar looking forward to AL return, but will miss Reyes

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

The Mets don't understand why Roberto Alomar didn't flourish in New York. Neither does Roberto Alomar.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2003

Yanks-Mets rivalry losing a bit of its luster

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

Unlike years past, the matchup between the Yankees and Mets doesn't have as much interest this season.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2003

It's time for Mets to rip it up and start over

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

With another season already gone bad, the Mets must make changes, drastic as they might be.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2003

Either laid back or fired up, Howe better get results

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

Art Howe enters his first season as the Mets' manager with the pressure to win clearly on his shoulders.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2003

Slimmed-down Vaughn looks to redeem himself

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

Mo Vaughn lost weight in the offseason and hopes it leads to bigger and better things this season.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2003

New York Mets

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

The Numbers 2002 record: 75-86, .466 (19th overall) Runs scored: 690, 13th in NL Runs allowed: 703, 7th in NL Run differential: -13 (15t...

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Mets desperate for Alomar to bust out in '03

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

Coming off a dreadful season, the Mets are counting on Roberto Alomar to play more like himself in '03.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2003

Once again, Mets kings of December

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

First, Tom Glavine. Next, Cliff Floyd. Once again, the Mets have been big spenders in the offseason.

Story | Conversation | December 24, 2002

Mets can only hope Glavine says yes

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

The Mets have set their sights on Tom Glavine. They now must wait to see if he craves the bright lights.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2002

Valentine was made scapegoat for Mets' woes

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

Bobby Valentine's out, but Mets owner Fred Wilpon fired the wrong man.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2002