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Consistently Mediocre

Sun, 05 Jul 2008 14:24:00 GMT

Matt Himelfarb tries to decipher the source of Mets fans year-long discontent.

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Mea Culpa

Sat, 04 Jul 2008 13:27:00 GMT

Never let it be said that Metstradamus doesn't learn from his mistakes. And he acknowledges that his latest mistake involves his feelings toward Mike Pelfrey, who has proven him wrong (which isn't difficult) during his latest stretch of outings.

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The Big 3 Battle: Mets v Phils

Fri, 03 Jul 2008 12:56:00 GMT

Who's got the better 'Big 3' mashers, the Phillies or the Mets? Ken Dynamo uses his incredible intellect and takes a serious, academic, and ultimately unquestionably accurate look.

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Nearing the End of the Road

Thu, 02 Jul 2008 13:55:00 GMT

All good things come to an end, even the careers of pitching greats like Pedro Martinez. It's dangerous to bet against him, but it's hard to foresee a day where Martinez will ever return to past glory.

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The New, 'New Mets'

Mon, 29 Jun 2008 15:13:00 GMT

A new reality in baseball requires a new approach to building a roster, Will the Mets' Omar Minaya embrace that change?

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Another Bronx Tale

Sat, 27 Jun 2008 12:35:00 GMT

Hey, it's the last Subway Series at Shea Stadium! It's also the last chance in a series of last chances for the Mets to turn around their season. What does Metstradamus want? Nothing less than total domination. But he'd settle for rain.

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Evaluating the Pitching Staff

Fri, 26 Jun 2008 14:54:00 GMT

Checking in on the Mets pitching staff with the handy statistic WPA.

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Things Aren't Always As They Seem

Thu, 25 Jun 2008 15:19:00 GMT

There are a lot of reasons why teams play bad baseball, not just a lack of heart and desire. So before you accuse the Mets of lacking hustle, remember that there may be other factors at play - factors that you will never know about for sure.

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Hello, Jerry

Tue, 23 Jun 2008 17:40:00 GMT

It's only been a week, but Jerry Manuel's attitude is proving quickly to be exactly what the Mets have been lacking.

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The Culprits: Fred and Jeff Wilpon.

Sun, 21 Jun 2008 14:33:00 GMT

Just who is responsible for the deal that sent Scott Kazmir packing almost four years ago? Mark Healey of Gotham Baseball touched on the subject a few days back, now hear Matt Himelfarb's take.

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Alternate Ending

Sat, 20 Jun 2008 13:42:00 GMT

Tuesday morning's firings couldn't have possibly been worse, could they have? Metstradamus envisions a scenario which confirms that yes, as bad as it was, it could have been worse. Scary, ain't it?

Don't Forget the Real Players of this Tragic Theater

Fri, 19 Jun 2008 13:02:00 GMT

Willie Randolph finally faced the execution squad, but who was firing the bullets?

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Another Day, Another Disgrace

Thu, 18 Jun 2008 13:47:00 GMT

It can be rough when your favorite baseball team becomes the laughingstock of the league - especially when it has to do with factors other than wins and losses. But you've been down this road before. You're a Mets fan.