Mets' image won't be helped by K-Rod
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comExpect the addition of closer Francisco Rodriguez to make the Mets a team that opponents love to loathe.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 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, 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, 2007Mets should have slammed NL East door long ago
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comIf the tempest really has run its course, the remainder of the Mets' regular-season schedule looks like a layup.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2007Fuhgeddabout those post All-Star blues
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comThe Mets are counting on David Wright to be an offensive force and have a long run of stardom in New York.
Story | Conversation | March 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, 2006Mets 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, 2005Yankees capitalize on Mets' mistakes to win series
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comThe Mets fell apart in a hurry on Sunday and their fielding woes proved to be costly, writes Bob Klapisch.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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