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	<title>New York Mets Online</title>
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		<title>Do the Mets Have to Overtake a Dynasty in Philadelphia?</title>
		<link>http://metsonline.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/do-the-mets-have-to-overtake-a-dynasty-in-philadelphia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://metsonline.wordpress.com/?p=557</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do back-to-back World Series trips equal a dynasty? To paraphrase Winston Wolf, let&#8217;s not go there just quite yet.

During the recently-completed World Series, Bart Hubbuch, the New York Post’s beat writer for the Mets, wrote an article about the Phillies becoming a dynasty.  Hubbuch cited a young core, solid support players and young pitching as [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=metsonline.wordpress.com&blog=5642708&post=557&subd=metsonline&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Comparing Jeff Francoeur and Angel Pagan</title>
		<link>http://metsonline.wordpress.com/2009/09/24/comparing-jeff-francoeur-and-angel-pagan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bjoura</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Angel Pagan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jeff Francoeur]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://metsonline.wordpress.com/?p=553</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Mets have two arbitration-eligible outfielders in Jeff Francoeur and Angel Pagan.  Are they pursuing the right one with a long-term contract offer?

The Mets have two outfielders under their control for the 2010 season in Jeff Francoeur and Angel Pagan, with both players arbitration-eligible next season.  Francoeur made $3.375 million in 2009 while Pagan [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=metsonline.wordpress.com&blog=5642708&post=553&subd=metsonline&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The Mets Minus Trades and Free Agency</title>
		<link>http://metsonline.wordpress.com/2009/09/06/the-mets-minus-trades-and-free-agency/</link>
		<comments>http://metsonline.wordpress.com/2009/09/06/the-mets-minus-trades-and-free-agency/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bjoura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[History]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Omar Minaya]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://metsonline.wordpress.com/?p=548</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here I check to see how the 2009-2010 Mets compare to a team of homegrown Mets, as well as the 2004 squad, the last one before current general manager Omar Minaya took over.

Matthew Pouliot at NBC Sports has a series of articles on what every team’s roster would look like if they only had the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=metsonline.wordpress.com&blog=5642708&post=548&subd=metsonline&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Daniel Murphy Stinks.  Or Does He?</title>
		<link>http://metsonline.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/daniel-murphy-stinks-or-does-he/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:24:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bjoura</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Daniel Murphy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Daniel Murphy bandwagon is a lonely place these days.  But I am not going to let 182 PA overshadow 430 PA in determining his ability to hit.

In the lost season that is 2009, the Mets have a chance to do some things to find out about players who can help in the future.  [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=metsonline.wordpress.com&blog=5642708&post=545&subd=metsonline&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Mets Fans Can Live with Injuries but Not Lies</title>
		<link>http://metsonline.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/mets-fans-can-live-with-injuries-but-not-lies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:58:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bjoura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Opinions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bernie Madoff]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fred Wilpon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nelson Doubleday]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Rumors have the Mets reducing payroll for 2010 due to the Wilpon family&#8217;s massive losses in the Bernie Madoff scandal.  But at the beginning of the year the Wilpons assured the fans the scandal would have no impact on running the club.  Mets fans deserve better than lies and having the club run with its [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=metsonline.wordpress.com&blog=5642708&post=538&subd=metsonline&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The Worst HR-Hitting Teams in Mets History</title>
		<link>http://metsonline.wordpress.com/2009/08/19/the-worst-hr-hitting-teams-in-mets-history/</link>
		<comments>http://metsonline.wordpress.com/2009/08/19/the-worst-hr-hitting-teams-in-mets-history/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bjoura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[History]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield leads the 2009 Mets with 10 HR.  How does that compare to the worst mark to ever lead a team in franchise history?  How does this year&#8217;s squad compare to the worst HR hitting Mets teams of all time?  All this along with Joe Hicks and Bob Johnson, too.

It is August and the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=metsonline.wordpress.com&blog=5642708&post=535&subd=metsonline&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Signing Bonuses for 2009 Mets Draft</title>
		<link>http://metsonline.wordpress.com/2009/08/18/a-review-of-the-2009-mets-signing-bonuses/</link>
		<comments>http://metsonline.wordpress.com/2009/08/18/a-review-of-the-2009-mets-signing-bonuses/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:06:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bjoura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2009 Draft]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Steven Matz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Zach Dotson]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Deadline day for signing draft picks came last night.  Did the Mets hold true to form and not pay over slot?
One of the valid criticisms of the Omar Minaya-era Mets is the team’s refusal to pay “over slot” bonuses for their draft picks.  Commissioner Selig “recommends” how much each club should pay for each [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=metsonline.wordpress.com&blog=5642708&post=532&subd=metsonline&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Mets Crank Injury List Up to 11</title>
		<link>http://metsonline.wordpress.com/2009/08/16/mets-crank-injury-list-up-to-11/</link>
		<comments>http://metsonline.wordpress.com/2009/08/16/mets-crank-injury-list-up-to-11/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bjoura</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Billy Wagner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Carlos Beltran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Carlos Delgado]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[David Wright]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fernando Martinez]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fernando Nieve]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[J.J. Putz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[John Maine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jon Niese]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jose Reyes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ramon Martinez]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A rundown of the 11 players currently on the disabled list for the Mets and a listing of others who have spent time on the DL this year for the club.

The lesson of the 2009 Mets season is: It can always get worse.
Just when it looked like the club might be turning the corner with [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=metsonline.wordpress.com&blog=5642708&post=528&subd=metsonline&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The Trade Deadline and the Mets&#8217; Farm System</title>
		<link>http://metsonline.wordpress.com/2009/08/02/the-trade-deadline-and-the-mets-farm-system/</link>
		<comments>http://metsonline.wordpress.com/2009/08/02/the-trade-deadline-and-the-mets-farm-system/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:43:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bjoura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Opinions]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here I defend the Mets&#8217; decision not to make a deadline deal and the overall strength of the farm system.
The trade deadline came and went with the Mets making no moves.  Some criticized general manager Omar Minaya for not pulling the trigger on a deal but it is hard for me to find fault with [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=metsonline.wordpress.com&blog=5642708&post=525&subd=metsonline&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Hall of Famers Who Played For the Mets</title>
		<link>http://metsonline.wordpress.com/2009/07/27/hall-of-famers-who-played-for-the-mets/</link>
		<comments>http://metsonline.wordpress.com/2009/07/27/hall-of-famers-who-played-for-the-mets/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:04:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ssully</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[History]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gary Carter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hall of Fame]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tom Seaver]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Rickey Henderson became the 10th player in Mets history to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.  How many can you name? 
Richie Ashburn.  Ashburn was an original Met and played just one season for the team.  He has the distinction of being the first batter in Mets history as well as the teams [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=metsonline.wordpress.com&blog=5642708&post=520&subd=metsonline&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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