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Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIt sure has been one weird winter, which can mean only one thing: It's going to be one weird spring.
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009Mets must manage bullpen better
Matt Meyers, ESPN The MagazineAdding Francisco Rodriguez and J.J. Putz will help the Mets' bullpen, but manager Jerry Manuel still must learn how to better use his new weapons.
Story | Conversation | February 10, 2009
K-Rod says Mets will win NL East
Associated PressFrancisco Rodriguez has a message for the Philadelphia Phillies and the rest of the NL East.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2008D-backs trade for Schoeneweis
Associated PressThe New York Mets have traded reliever Scott Schoeneweis to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2008Mets get Putz as set-up man
ESPN.com news servicesThe Mets have acquired J.J. Putz in a three-team, 12-player trade on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008K-Rod, Mets finalize deal
Associated PressFrancisco Rodriguez and the New York Mets completed their $37 million, three-year contract.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008If You're Hardcore: Breaking down Mets' bullpen committee
Will Harris, ESPN.comWill Harris looks at the mad scramble for saves in the Mets' bullpen after Billy Wagner's injury.
Story | Conversation | August 22, 2008
Relief Efforts: Sherrill disabled, Wagner still ailing
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell discusses the injury issues of two more closers, George Sherrill and Billy Wagner, as well as those to buy low and sell high on down the stretch.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008Closer Carousel
Jason Grey...Heilman promptly blew up Tuesday night in a non-save opportunity, forcing Manuel to bring in Joe Smith and Scott Schoeneweis to clean up his mess. Schoeneweis earned the save in a 6-5...
Story | August 06, 2008Mets place Wagner (strained left forearm) on DL
Associated PressBilly Wagner has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left forearm, leaving the Mets without their All-Star closer as they chase a playoff spot.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008Relief Efforts: National League bullpen breakdowns
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at each National League bullpen situation and forecasts who will get the most saves and how many they'll rack up.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008Relief Efforts: Do managerial changes affect closers?
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the effect of managerial changes on closers, especially in the wake of Willie Randolph's firing and Billy Wagner's slump.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008With three early picks, Mets have golden opportunity
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comWith three of the first 33 picks in the draft, the Mets could infuse some young talent into their system in a hurry.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2008New York Mets fantasy team preview
AJ Mass, ESPN.comA.J. Mass previews the New York Mets from a fantasy angle, noting that Johan Santana's arrival completes an already good team full of fantasy assets.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008Around the Grapefruit League
ESPN.com news servicesJason Isringhausen made his first game appearance since hip surgery last year, pitching a scoreless inning Thursday for the Cardinals against the Dodgers.
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