Landing 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, 2008Mets GM Minaya gets extension through 2012 season
Associated PressThe New York Mets have given general manager Omar Minaya a new contract that runs through the 2012 season.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008Santana three-hits Marlins to help Mets pull into tie for wild card
Associated PressThe Mets brought back their Johan Santana early and he delivered, pitching a three-hitter that led them over the Marlins 2-0 on a rainy Saturday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 27, 2008Mets score with two outs in ninth for crucial victory
Associated PressCarlos Beltran singled home the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning and the Mets rallied past the Cubs 7-6 on Thursday night for a huge win that halted their late-season slide.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 25, 2008Mets lead in East down to one-half game with loss vs. Lannan, Nats
Associated PressWashington's John Lannan limited New York to one hit over seven innings, Anderson Hernandez delivered a two-run single off a tiring Pedro Martinez, and the Nationals beat the fading-again Mets 7-2.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 15, 2008Mets lose ground in East as Braves rally for five runs in 9th inning
Associated PressFill-in closer Luis Ayala gave up a go-ahead homer to pinch-hitter Greg Norton, and the Braves rallied for five runs in the ninth inning Sunday and a 7-4 victory.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 14, 2008Early homers help Niese to first MLB win, boost Mets in playoff hunt
Associated PressJohnathon Niese pitched eight poised innings in his second career start, David Wright hit the first of three Mets homers and New York beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Saturday night for a doubleheader split.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 13, 2008NL East deficit at one game as Phillies beat Mets in first game of doubleheader
Associated PressJamie Moyer shut down the slumping New York Mets on two singles that didn't leave the infield, Greg Dobbs hit a three-run homer off Pedro Martinez, and the Philadelphia Phillies trimmed their NL East deficit to one game.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 07, 2008Phillies-Mets postponed to Sunday by heavy rains
Associated PressPhillies-Mets postponed to Sunday by heavy rains
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 06, 2008Top of Mets' lineup backs Pedro as New York tops Marlins
Associated PressPedro Martinez pitched six innings for only his second victory since July 7, and the New York Mets homered three times to beat the Florida Marlins 6-2 on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 31, 2008Delgado's 9th-inning hit earns Mets sweep of Braves
Carlos Delgado singled in the winning run in the ninth, sending the Mets to a 5-4 victory over the Braves.
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