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David Lennon

METS INSIDER

Mets need to learn to turn page on '07

August 28, 2008

Jerry Manuel referred to them as "demons" or "rascals." Others prefer ghosts or goblins. They are the lingering memories of the infamous 2007 collapse, and with the Mets about to begin another September push for the playoffs, all that's left is to cue up the ominous soundtrack, perhaps from "I Know What You Did Last Summer."

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Murphy, Evans proving they fit right in with Mets

August 21, 2008

When someone from the Mets' front office says that Daniel Murphy and Nick Evans eat, sleep and drink baseball, that's not really an exaggeration. The two live in a hotel about a one-hop throw from Shea Stadium, usually discuss that day's game over lunch in the lobby and only seem to emerge from the indoor batting cages in time for outfield practice with coach Ken Oberkfell.
Minaya has found his comfort zone

August 15, 2008

Still upset about the bungled firing of Willie Randolph? Frustrated by the Mets' inactivity before last month's trade deadline? Have Luis Castillo's baseball card mounted on your dartboard?
Mets fans have reasons for optimism

August 11, 2008

Starting to get that feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach? Did Mike Pelfrey's hiccup in Sunday's sweep-preventing loss to the Florida Marlins make you nervous? Worried that Ryan Church is never, ever coming back from Port St. Lucie? Or Billy Wagner from Brooklyn? Maybe you'll wake up one morning and read that John Maine is scheduled for lunch and an MRI with Dr. James Andrews in Alabama?