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Landing a closer high on Mets' to-do list

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

In the market for a starter and a closer, the Mets figure to be big spenders this offseason.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008

Yankees, Mets still faced with plenty of questions

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

Through the first five weeks of the season, both the Yankees and Mets have been maddeningly inconsistent.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2008

Phillies-Mets rivalry building in intensity

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

The first Phillies-Mets series of the season is irresistible from every vantage point.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 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

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

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

Winning made difficult for veteran lefty

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

Nobody misses Pedro more than Tom Glavine, whose march to 300 hasn't been easy without the charismatic ace.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2007

Perez quickly turning into an ace for Mets

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

With one impressive start after another, Oliver Perez is quickly turning into one of the National League's premier lefties.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2007

Reyes puts pressure on his opponents

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

Jose Reyes used to get himself out at the plate, but now the Mets' shortstop has become much more efficient at harassing opposing teams.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2007

Future uncertain for lame-duck Torre

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

With Joe Torre entering the final year of his contract in 2007, is it reason to believe it'll be his last season as the Yankees' manager?

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2006

Pedro remains key to Mets' hopes in October

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

While the Mets are the NL's best, Bob Klapisch examines their biggest question: Can they rely on Pedro Martinez in October?

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2006

New York spotlight shines on Minaya, Cashman

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

New York GMs Omar Minaya and Brian Cashman are friendly foes in a land not known for its hospitable ways.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2006

Despite their success, Mets still have issues

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

In the final Subway Series of the season, the Mets have the chance to take hold of the big city, writes Bob Klapisch.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2006

Wright climbing Mets' order?

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

Third 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, 2006