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Manager of the New York Mets, Terry Collins. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Coutinho: How Does Terry Collins Handle “The Closer” Issue?

Frank Francisco’s meltdown in Miami yesterday was troubling on a number of levels. Terry Collins did the right thing by not committing to any course of action after the game, but clearly something must be done about this bullpen.

2012/05/14

Bobby Parnell (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Coutinho: Bobby Parnell Maturing Into A Solid Reliever

The ball explodes out of his hand and has serious late movement but for some reason it never translated into success on the field.

2012/05/05

Bobby Parnell (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Coutinho: Mets Could Be This Year’s Version Of Last Year’s D-Backs

The Mets should look very closely at the Diamondbacks when they hit the field this weekend at Citi, because in many ways the Mets may be this year’s version of the D-Backs.

2012/05/04

Jon Rauch

Coutinho: Mets’ Bullpen Continues To Shine

Sandy Alderson had a vision going into the offseason, and that was to re-shape the bullpen. So far, it has worked wonders.

2012/04/10

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Coleman: Mets’ R.A. Dickey Opens Up About Startling Revelations

The discussion of sexual abuse is so often hidden by shame, and Dickey feels it has to be more out in the open.

2012/03/28

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Coleman: Rain Dampers Mets’ Reyes Reunion

The first meeting at Citi Field will be a different story. Still, it was enjoyable for Jose Reyes to see some familiar friendly faces.

2012/03/16

Reliever Frank Francisco #50 of the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on June 25, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Mets Hoping Frank Francisco Ends Their Search For A Closer

Given the opportunity, Frank Francisco believes he has the stuff to be a dominant closer. The New York Mets think so, too, and will give him every chance.

2012/02/29

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Keefe To The City: Mets Make Moves To Salvage Mess

The Mets responded to the departure of Jose Reyes with a busy Tuesday night in which they traded Angel Pagan and signed a pair of free agents. Rich Coutinho joined Neil Keefe for an epic email discussion to talk about the moves and to try and make sense out of the crazy week for the Mets.

WFAN–2011/12/07

Jose Reyes

Coleman’s Corner: Breaking Down Mets Free Agent Options

Ed Coleman discusses the Mets’ chances of holding onto Jose Reyes and various free agent options for the Amazins.

WFAN–2011/11/11

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Coutinho: Hale Will Be Missed, But Mets Coaching Changes Make Sense

The Mets have announced some coaching changes for 2012 and my immediate reaction is that losing Chip Hale is a big hit while adding Tim Teufel as third base coach and Ricky Bones as bullpen coach makes sense.

2011/10/05

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Coutinho Memo To Mets: Play With Some Pride

I have sat and watched the Mets the past week and – for the first time this season – it seems the effort is not there and it is sad to see.

2011/09/16

(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Sloppy Mets Lose 5-4, Spoil Capuano’s Solid Outing

Aramis Ramirez helped the Chicago Cubs rally past the New York Mets 5-4, after the Mets blew a three-run lead in the eighth Saturday.

WFAN–2011/09/10

New York Mets Logo (file / credit: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Current, Former New York Mets Visit FDNY Ladder 3

A tradition continues as the tenth anniversary of 9/11 approaches.

2011/09/09

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Nick Evans Makes Statement, Lifts Mets To Win In 12th

This one ended late, but it didn’t take nearly as long as the Yankees game. And when the Mets needed a run, Nick Evans delivered.

WFAN–2011/09/07

Bobby Parnell (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Parnell Blows Save, Mets Lose To Nationals 8-7

Bobby Parnell (3-5) walked Jonny Gomes to put runners on first and second. Bixler and Gomes advanced on Ian Desmond’s sacrifice before Roger Bernadina was walked intentionally.

WFAN–2011/09/03

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