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Reality Sets In
Matt comes to terms with the Mets playoff chances this year, and it isn't pretty.
[In Columns]By Matt Himelfarb

[In Columns]

Castillo.
[Jun. 15, 2009] Do you need anything more than that one word?
By Shannon Shark

Baseball Like It Oughta Be
[Jun. 12, 2009] The outcome was disappointing, but the Mets showed passion and fire during their three-game tumble with the Phillies last week. It produced some compelling baseball and provided an intensity that the Mets need to retain.
By Jack Flynn

The Window of Opportunity Is Quickly Closing
[Jun. 10, 2009] This next week could prove that this will be a long summer for the Mets -- a battered, aging team.
By Jaap Stijl

[In Features]

Mack’s Updated Prospect List – Dec. 2008
[Dec. 19, 2008] Bare cupboard? Hardly. Even after dealing some good prospects in the J.J. Putz deal, the Mets still have some very interesting talent as we close out 2008 — Mack takes a closer look and ranks the prospects and the suspects.
By John Mackin Ade

Mack's Prospect List - Aug 1st Update
[Aug. 1, 2008] While it may not be a surprise that that Fernando Martinez tops the Mets' prospect list — and maybe for the last time, as he's likely to get called up sooner rather than later — both the sudden depth and bevy of new names have to be encouraging.
By John Mackin Ade

Q&A with Adam Rubin of the Daily News
[Jul. 27, 2008] Adam Rubin of the NY Daily News shares his thoughts on the state of the Mets.
By Matt Himelfarb
Also: Talk about it in our lively forums

[In News]

Reyes Deserves Criticism for Antics
[Jul. 27, 2008] Reyes acted like he just won the 1988 World Series a la Kirk Gibson, even though he simply broke a tie in a late-July game. This is the guy who disappeared in September last season, hitting only for a .612 OPS in that month as the Mets collapsed in quite an epic way.
By Bill Baer
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Take The Train To The Game
[Apr. 14, 2008] F.U.'s own Matt "The Stat" Himelfarb outlines the trip to Shea via mass transit, and makes a very good case for taking the train to the game.
By Matt "The Stat" Himelfarb
Also: Talk about it in our lively forums!

Mets Ace Deal For Santana
[Jan. 29, 2008] The Mets have apparently completed a deal to acquire Johan Santana — for four minor leaguers — if the team can reach a long-term contract deal with the ace pitcher.

[In Minors]

Savannah's Historic Grayson Stadium Takes Shape
[Nov. 5, 2007] The parent-club Mets aren't the only team in the system upgrading their home field. There's plenty of work taking place on Victory Drive as well. (picture courtesy John Mackin Ade)
By John Mackin Ade
Also: Discuss In Our Forums

End of the Year Prospect Rankings
[Nov. 4, 2007] In a year that saw the Mets brightest prospect's value plunge, had a 20th round pick out of Francis Maron capture sterling honors, and more than a few breakout seasons, our 2008 rankings looks a whole lot different than 2007.
By Matt Himelfarb
Also: Discuss In Our Forums.

Mack’s Top Mets Prospect List – August 2007
[Aug. 1, 2007] It is high, it is deep and it is far away the best listing of Mets Minor League Prospects you can find anywhere: It's Mack's Top 40 Prospect List for August!
By John Mackin Ade
Also: Talk about it in our lively forums!

[In The Mack Attack]

Live MLB Draft Live Thread, June 9-10!
[May 18, 2009] The Mighty Mack and a band of baseball luminaries will be holding a Live Thread event here at Flushing University, discussing and rating each pick of the first round and all of the Mets' picks. You want to be here for that!

Mack Attack, April 5, 2009
[Apr. 5, 2009] More people seem to be flocking to picking the Mets, but the worries seem to center on the rotation. The Mets cut a couple of minor league fan favorites and is Tom Hicks in big trouble?
By John Mackin Ade

Mack Attack: March 24, 2009
[Mar. 24, 2009] Livan Hernandez seems to have won the No. 5 starters job with the Mets, the SABR guys are split on what Daniel Murphy will do this year and a new book suggests that Mike Piazza may have used steroids during his playing career.
By John Mackin Ade

If You're Looking For Hope, Hold On To This Thread
[Jul. 1, 2009] It's always darkest before the dawn and Jaap Stijl points out a few glimmers of light on the horizon for Mets' fans.
By Jaap Stijl

I Finally Got My Home Grown Team Of "Mets" I wanted
[Jun. 29, 2009] You can keep your Braves and Dodgers. I'll take my chances with this rag-tag team of young no-names.
By Shannon Shark

Five Bitter Little Pills To Swallow
[Jun. 24, 2009] The Mets could use some tough love to get things going. Jaap Stijl has five ideas on how to get things going.
By Jaap Stijl

Hey Shouldn't We be 8 Games Out? What Happened?
[Jun. 21, 2009] I go on the road for a week and am surprised when I look at the GB column. Down there in Philly are you just toying with us?
By Shannon Shark

Little Left But Luck To Hope For
[Jun. 18, 2009] All things considered, the Mets might be doing pretty well considering how bad the injuries have been. But is it too late to get things going for a chance to make the playoffs?
By Jaap Stijl

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