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At the All-Star Break….
1. WAS 49-34 (83 games)
2. ATL 46-39 (85 games)
3. NYM 46-40 (86 games)
4. MIA 41-43
5. PHI 37-50
The Mets fall to 3rd place at the break and have played the most amount of games out of the top 3 NL East teams. They're six games above .500 thanks to their home record 26-20 (20-20 on the road). Easily, expectations have been exceeded at this point and we hope they can continue to compete for the division or at worst, one of the two playoff spots.
MVP - David Wright - .352 BA (leads the NL), 11 HR, 59 RBI, 56 R, 9 SB, 50 BB, .443 OBP, .567 SLG, 1.010 OPS
Best Pitcher - R.A. Dickey - 12-1, 2.40 ERA, 123 K, 26 BB in 120 IP
Clearly, nobody expects Dickey to maintain his torrid pace, but if he can finish the year going about 13-4 in his remaining starts to finish 25-5, we'll sign up for that right now. They need more stability from Gee and Niese (combined, they're 13-10) and Johan has done well, and although he's coming off shoulder surgery, they're counting on him to be a great #2 down the stretch.
Mets Reportedly Have Interest In…
- C Ramon Hernandez, Padres ; C Kelly Shoppach, Red Sox ; C Miguel Olivo, Mariners
The NYP says the Mets will look to add a right handed hitting catcher via trade to platoon with lefty Josh Thole. While Mike Nickeas is a solid defensive catcher, he provides little with the bat. However, the report says Colorado likes IF Justin Turner who has turned into a very good utility bat off the bench in clutch situations. Not entirely sold on trading for injury plagued and old Hernandez.
- Assorted Bullpen Arms
Francisco Rodriguez, Brewers; Matt Reynolds, Rockies ; Huston Street, Padres ; Brett Myers, Astros ; Grant Balfour, Athletics
While a right-handed bat is needed, just as important is relief for the bullpen which has been arguably the worst in all of baseball. Whatever they have to do, if they're still in contention in a couple weeks, they need help big time.
1. WAS 49-34 (83 games)
2. ATL 46-39 (85 games)
3. NYM 46-40 (86 games)
4. MIA 41-43
5. PHI 37-50
The Mets fall to 3rd place at the break and have played the most amount of games out of the top 3 NL East teams. They're six games above .500 thanks to their home record 26-20 (20-20 on the road). Easily, expectations have been exceeded at this point and we hope they can continue to compete for the division or at worst, one of the two playoff spots.
MVP - David Wright - .352 BA (leads the NL), 11 HR, 59 RBI, 56 R, 9 SB, 50 BB, .443 OBP, .567 SLG, 1.010 OPS
Best Pitcher - R.A. Dickey - 12-1, 2.40 ERA, 123 K, 26 BB in 120 IP
Clearly, nobody expects Dickey to maintain his torrid pace, but if he can finish the year going about 13-4 in his remaining starts to finish 25-5, we'll sign up for that right now. They need more stability from Gee and Niese (combined, they're 13-10) and Johan has done well, and although he's coming off shoulder surgery, they're counting on him to be a great #2 down the stretch.
Mets Reportedly Have Interest In…
- C Ramon Hernandez, Padres ; C Kelly Shoppach, Red Sox ; C Miguel Olivo, Mariners
The NYP says the Mets will look to add a right handed hitting catcher via trade to platoon with lefty Josh Thole. While Mike Nickeas is a solid defensive catcher, he provides little with the bat. However, the report says Colorado likes IF Justin Turner who has turned into a very good utility bat off the bench in clutch situations. Not entirely sold on trading for injury plagued and old Hernandez.
- Assorted Bullpen Arms
Francisco Rodriguez, Brewers; Matt Reynolds, Rockies ; Huston Street, Padres ; Brett Myers, Astros ; Grant Balfour, Athletics
While a right-handed bat is needed, just as important is relief for the bullpen which has been arguably the worst in all of baseball. Whatever they have to do, if they're still in contention in a couple weeks, they need help big time.
Gee had surgery to repair a blood clot, they're hoping the doctor's got it. He's on the DL...Niese, Dickey and Young will be the starters beginning Friday night. 
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