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Mariano Rivera (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images), Bobby Parnell (Photo by Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images)

Palladino: Keep Your Eye On Closers Mariano Rivera, Bobby Parnell

Compare and contrast. Go ahead. It’ll make the next six weeks even more interesting.

2013/02/15

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Coleman: Bobby Parnell Ready, Willing, Able To Step Up As Mets’ Closer

Parnell on Wednesday morning said that he appreciated manager Terry Collins’ phone call on Tuesday night — the message basically being, “Get ready, we may need you.”

2013/02/13

Bobby Parnell (credit: Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Collins With Francesa: Mets To ‘Gear Up’ Parnell For Closer Role

“This is between you and me right now, I tell ya, because I haven’t talked to anybody else,” Collins said. “But tomorrow I’m gonna go to Bobby Parnell and tell him that he’s gonna be the guy we’re gonna gear up to pitch the ninth inning.”

2013/02/12

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Mets’ Collins On Frank Francisco: ‘He Is The Closer’

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson has resisted naming Frank Francisco his team’s closer. Maybe his manager never got the memo.

2013/02/07

Brian Wilson (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Mets Reportedly Unimpressed With Brian Wilson, Won’t Offer Him Major League Deal

Relief pitcher Brian Wilson worked out for the Mets at UCLA on Saturday, and according to a report, general manager Sandy Alderson was far from impressed.

2013/01/16

R.A. Dickey (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)

Coutinho: Breaking Down The Top 5 Offseason Priorities For Sandy Alderson

Sandy Alderson needs to act swiftly in order to restore confidence in the eyes of the team’s fan base. With that in mind, here is what I think are the top five offseason issues he needs to address prior to the 2013 season.

2012/09/25

Chipper Jones of the Atlanta Braves acknowledges the crowd at Citi Field on September 9, 2012. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images)

Mets Lose In Extra Innings, Swept By Braves

The Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep over the Mets on Sunday. Atlanta won in extra innings 3-2.

2012/09/09

David Wright

Mets Continue Incredible Mastery Of Phillies In Philly

Ike Davis hit a tiebreaking double during a four-run 10th inning, Kelly Shoppach had a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-5 Tuesday night for their third straight victory.

2012/08/28

Collin McHugh (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Mets’ Lifeless Bats Spoil McHugh’s Brilliant Major League Debut

Collin McHugh pitched two-hit ball over seven scoreless innings for the Mets in his Major League debut, but the Colorado Rockies completed their second straight four-game sweep of New York with a 1-0 victory on Thursday.

2012/08/23

Frank Francisco of the New York Mets is congratulated Josh Tholeafter getting the final out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on August 4, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Hefner, Mets Top Padres 6-2

Jeremy Hefner gave the Mets six solid innings as they defeated the Padres 6-2 on Saturday night.

2012/08/05

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Scott Hairston’s Two Homers Help Mets Beat Giants In 10

Hairston planned to relax and watch a little television when he got back to the hotel. He’ll go sleep thinking he will remain with New York the rest of the season.

2012/07/31

Matt Harvey

Mets’ Harvey Has Debut For The Ages, Mows Down Diamondbacks In Win

Matt Harvey dazzled in his major league debut, holding Arizona to three hits and striking out 11 over 5 1-3 innings in the New York Mets’ 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks on Thursday night.

WFAN–2012/07/26

Francisco Rodriguez (credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Coutinho: K-Rod Could Fix Mets’ Struggling Bullpen

The Mets bullpen meltdowns can ravage a team and it needs to be fixed. So how do you do it? A great start would be to bring back Francisco Rodriguez who could have a huge impact

2012/07/18

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Schwei: Mets At The Mid-Summer Classic

Just as they did in 1973 when the All-Star Game was last played at a newly-opened Royals Stadium, the Mets will send two players to this year’s mid-summer classic in Kansas City.

2012/07/09

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Young Outduels Capuano, Mets Take First Game Against Dodgers

Chris Young And Chris Capuano were teammates with the Mets last season and shared one common trait above all — resiliency. New York’s starter got the better of their first head-to-head matchup since free agency Thursday.

2012/06/29

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