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Mets' image won't be helped by K-Rod

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

Expect the addition of closer Francisco Rodriguez to make the Mets a team that opponents love to loathe.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2008

Best fits for top 5 free agents

Keith Law, Scouts Inc.

From a team's perspective, here are the best fits for the top five free agents.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 05, 2008

Cockcroft: Week 20 BBC preview

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Week 20 for Baseball Challenge.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2008

Mets say last season's historic collapse is now out of their sight

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

Despite suffering one of the worst collapses in baseball history last September, the Mets say they're ready to redeem themselves in 2008.

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2008

Santana's mere presence giving the Mets confidence

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

Last 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, 2008

Identifying those who have a lot to prove in '08

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From Mark Prior to Miguel Tejada to Andruw Jones, some players will be more motivated than usual to perform at a high level in 2008.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2007

Landing a big-time ace would help allay Mets' doubts

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

Now 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, 2007

For Mets fans, and all sports fans, it's natural to root for who you relate to

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

Some Mets fans think GM Omar Minaya has signed too many Latin-American players. Jeff Pearlman disagrees, but he understands the sentiment.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007

Starting pitcher, catcher among the Mets' needs

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

With 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, 2007

Mets should have slammed NL East door long ago

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

If the tempest really has run its course, the remainder of the Mets' regular-season schedule looks like a layup.

Story | Conversation | September 20, 2007

Fuhgeddabout those post All-Star blues

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

The 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, 2007

Pujols revives St. Louis with one swing

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Cardinals are one win away from the World Series -- and making history.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2006

L.A. needs vintage Maddux and some offense

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

The 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, 2006

Tigers' rotation, Yanks' lineup rate the best

Gary Gillette, Special to ESPN.com

Who has the best rotation, bullpen, lineup, defense and bench? Gary Gillette ranks the playoff teams in each category.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 03, 2006

Mets vulnerable against lefties

Keith Law, Scouts Inc.

These are the two best teams in the National League, and it's a bit of a shame that they can't face each other in a seven-game series instead of a fiver.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2006