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, 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, 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, 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, 2008Pedro helps surging Mets win for ninth time in 12 games
Pedro Martinez pitched seven innings for the first time this season, and Jose Reyes and Ramon Castro homered to lead the surging New York Mets past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4 Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 16, 2008Nats Rivera hits Mets' Easley in eighth to force in go-ahead run
The beleaguered New York Mets bullpen finally saved one for Johan Santana, preserving a 4-3 victory Tuesday night that extended the Washington Nationals' losing streak to six games.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 12, 2008Cockcroft: Week 20 BBC preview
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft previews Week 20 for Baseball Challenge.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2008Loretta tags Heilman for four in eighth as Astros spoil Pedro's return
Pinch-hitter Mark Loretta hit a tie-breaking grand slam off Aaron Heilman in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 7-3 on Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 01, 2008Cards blow lead in 9th, but Pujols' 2-run homer in 14th saves win
Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer in the 14th inning for his fifth hit of the night, Skip Schumaker did him one better with a career-best six hits and the Cardinals beat the Mets 10-8 Saturday to snap a season-worst five-game losing streak.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 26, 2008Reyes, Wagner help Mets rebound against Phillies
Jose Reyes' three-run homer snapped a sixth-inning tie and the New York Mets, with closer Billy Wagner back, rebounded from a demoralizing defeat by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 23, 2008Pelfrey molding into an ace for Mets
Peter Pascarelli, ESPNMike Pelfrey has played a major role in the Mets' surge and subsequent rise in the National League East standings.
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