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Davidoff: Help is on the way for Mets, and they need more of it

Quick ReadIf the Mets make a few small moves now and one big one later, they should be in the mix for a playoff spot.

The Mets aren't likely to fire Jerry Manuel

Photo credit: Christopher Pasatieri | The Mets aren't likely to fire Jerry Manuel any time soon, but there are other things they can do to improve immediately. (May 10, 2010)

Ken Davidoff

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After an ugly 3-2 loss to the Nationals Monday night at Citi Field, a rare instance this season in which the Mets beat themselves, Jerry Manuel announced a necessary personnel change to his club.

Smithtown's Frank Catalanotto, a great guy who just didn't show much as a Mets bench player, is out, designated for assignment. Chris Carter, who had been tearing up the International League at Triple-A...

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