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[In Columns]

[In Columns]

Would You Rather The Mets Just Not Play?
[Aug. 3, 2009] If there's going to be a chance of a rain-out, I say just make everyone's day easier and call the game early.
By Shannon Shark

Tuesday Non-Sequiturs
[Jul. 28, 2009] Matt shares some random thoughts on the Mets playoff chances, the trading deadline, and why Ryan Garko isn't playing first base today.
By Matt Himelfarb

Adam, Tony, and Omar
[Jul. 27, 2009] How Adam Rubin brought down Tony Bernazard, and Omar Minaya brought down himself.
By Matt Himelfarb

[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
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[In News]

Sources: Santana Gets Cortisone Shot
[Jul. 7, 2009] Multiple sources tell FlushingUniversity.com that Mets' ace Johan Santana received a cortisone shot for a sore left shoulder this weekend.
By Mike McGann

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!

[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
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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 I Owned The Mets
[Sep. 7, 2009] As the new owner of the New York Mets I have a few ideas.
By Shannon Shark

Can I Have The 1978 Mets Back?
[Aug. 31, 2009] As bad as they were, I think the 1978 Mets were better than the September 2009 version.
By Shannon Shark

Still The Franchise
[Aug. 24, 2009] Nearly 50 years in, one player stands above all others. On Saturday night it was evident once again.
By Shannon Shark

Robbing Peter To Pay Paul In The Ticket Office
[Aug. 17, 2009] Selling discount Mets tickets might help the 2009 numbers but will it hurt 2010?
By Shannon Shark

Catching Up With Tradition At Citi Field
[Aug. 10, 2009] A new stadium deserved some new traditions. Before the season I made some suggestions. At least I got Seaver throwing out the first ball. Now, for those others....
By Shannon Shark

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