Mets didn't get their money's worth with Pedro
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comThe Mets gave $53 million to Pedro Martinez, and they definitely didn't get their money's worth, writes Bob Klapisch.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008Landing a closer high on Mets' to-do list
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comIn the market for a starter and a closer, the Mets figure to be big spenders this offseason.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 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, 2008Yankees, Mets still faced with plenty of questions
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comThrough the first five weeks of the season, both the Yankees and Mets have been maddeningly inconsistent.
Story | Conversation | May 05, 2008Santana's mere presence giving the Mets confidence
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comLast year it was the Phils' Jimmy Rollins. This year it's Carlos Beltran. The acquisition of ace Johan Santana has Beltran boldly ordaining the Mets as "the team to beat."
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2008Landing a big-time ace would help allay Mets' doubts
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comNow you see them, now you don't. In a matter of months, the Mets have gone from World Series hopefuls to afterthoughts.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2007Starting pitcher, catcher among the Mets' needs
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comWith Tom Glavine's career with the Mets almost certainly over and the health of Pedro Martinez a question mark, New York will need to address its rotation heading into 2008.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007L.A. needs vintage Maddux and some offense
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comThe Dodgers send Greg Maddux to the mound for Game 3, hoping the 40-year-old right-hander's "plan" can stymie the Mets' offense.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2006New York spotlight shines on Minaya, Cashman
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comNew York GMs Omar Minaya and Brian Cashman are friendly foes in a land not known for its hospitable ways.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2006Back end of rotation is biggest concern
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comThe Mets will have a clearer vision of the summer ahead -- and GM Omar Minaya's shopping needs -- in the next two weeks.
Story | Conversation | May 15, 2006Wright climbing Mets' order?
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comThird baseman David Wright, at just 23 years old, is fast becoming the new face of the Mets, writes Bob Klapisch. • Sean McAdam
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2006Meet the Mets
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comAfter a flurry of glitzy press conferences, Bob Klapisch wonders if the Mets have suddenly become New York's best team.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2005Mets failing to capitalize on Pedro's dominance
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comThe Mets continue to muddle along despite the fact that Pedro Martinez is having a dominant season.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2005Ishii similar to what Mets had in Leiter
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comWith the season drawing closer, the Mets can only hope Kaz Ishii is a help rather than a hindrance.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "pedro martinez" make the list?