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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

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Mets Rallied With Four Runs In 9th Inning, Beat Marlins 5-3

Shoppach hit a go-ahead two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning that cleared the bases when center fielder Justin Ruggiano misplayed the ball Saturday night, lifting the New York Mets to a 5-3 victory

2012/09/01

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Mets Finally Snap Losing Skid, Defeat Lowly Astros

R.A. Dickey earned his 16th win of the season as the Mets finally snapped their losing skid on Saturday.

2012/08/25

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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Coutinho: Mets’ Collins Demands Maximum Effort — Nothing Less

The thing that I like about Terry Collins is that you never see him publicly berate a player, and he never uses the media to get his message across. But make no mistake about it — he gets his message across.

2012/08/03

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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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Ailing Mets Closer Francisco Shut Down; Bay Watch Back On

The Mets’ beleaguered bullpen will have to make due without Francisco for longer than expected.

2012/07/16

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Coleman: Pitching Health Tops Mets’ List Of Second Half Question Marks

So, can one of the biggest surprise teams in the first half (46-40) continue to surprise moving towards the finish line? Well, they need some things to change – and some to remain the same.

2012/07/11

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Palladino: Should Mets Call On K-Rod?

Anybody who has watched the Mets lately knows they sorely need bullpen help. How they get it is a major question. And perhaps a bigger question is, where SHOULD they get it from?

2012/07/06

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Little Jerry Seinfeld Gains Two Fans At New Home

The most famous chicken in New York has a new home and two more famous fans.

2012/07/03

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K-Rod Reunion? Rodriguez Reportedly On Mets’ Bullpen Wish List

Despite being traded by New York nearly one year ago, Francisco Rodriguez has never ruled out a future reunion at Citi Field. Apparently the Amazin’s haven’t either.

2012/07/03

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With Francisco Out, Confident Parnell Gets Nod As Mets’ Closer

Parnell has struggled in the closer’s role in the past, converting only six of 12 save opportunities last season. He has seven career saves in 22 chances.

2012/06/26

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Who You Calling ‘Chickens?’ Yankees Again Grab NY Bragging Rights

“Not too bad for a bunch of chickens,” Nick Swisher said after his big home run Sunday night, eager to take a shot at Mets closer Frank Francisco.

2012/06/25

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‘Little Jerry Seinfeld’ Heading To Upstate Farm

“Little Jerry Seinfeld” will be much more comfortable on a farm upstate than it was in the clubhouse at Citi Field.

2012/06/24

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Mets Place Francisco On 15-Day DL, Activate Tejada

Mets closer Frank Francisco has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained muscle on his left side, and shortstop Ruben Tejada is back in the lineup.

2012/06/24

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