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Palladino: Wheeler Can’t Be Mets’ Savior — Because Harvey Already Is

If Wheeler turns into an equivalent mound presence as Harvey this year, all well and good. He might even become the second part of a 1-1A entry. But there’s no need to pressure Wheeler into becoming a savior. The Mets already have one.

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Mets Manager Terry Collins: ‘I Respect The Fans Immensely’

“I respect the fans immensely,” Collins said. “I tell everybody that it’s about the fans. I don’t care who you’re a fan of. If you’re a baseball fan, you’re a fan, and certainly I meant no harm, no disrespect to them.”

2013/05/15

Pitcher Jon Niese #49 of the New York Mets hands the ball to manager Terry Collins #10 after being taken out of the game. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

LISTEN: Mike Francesa Rips ‘Unwatchable, Embarrassing, Loser’ Mets

“The Mets, when (starting pitcher Matt Harvey) doesn’t pitch now, are so bad that it is embarrassing,” Francesa said. “They are so listless. They are so unwatchable. This is as bad as I have ever seen it. This is Craig Swan bad for these Mets.”

2013/05/13

Matt Harvey (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) and Stephen Strasburg (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Giglio: Despite Accolades, Harvey Hasn’t Reached Strasburg’s Level Yet

It’s not ridiculous to say that Harvey will turn out to be a more durable and superior pitcher than Strasburg. It’s just way too early to make that claim. Heading into Friday evening’s showdown at Citi, Strasburg is the superior arm.

2013/04/19

Johan Santana (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images), Jonathon Niese (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images), Shaun Marcum (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images) and Matt Harvey (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)

Without Dickey, Mets’ Rotation Will Be Depended Upon To Deliver Innings, Wins

Coming off their fourth straight losing season, the Mets enter spring training with a projected rotation of Johan Santana, Jon Niese, Shaun Marcum, Matt Harvey and Dillon Gee, a quintet that combined to go 35-34 with a 3.26 ERA last season.

2013/02/14

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Coleman: Is A New Day Dawning For The Mets?

When owner Fred Wilpon announced in Florida that the financial turmoil that had long plagued and hindered the franchise for many years was now a thing of the past, a huge cloud of uncertainty was lifted.

2013/02/14

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David Wright Makes Recruiting Pitch To Free-Agent Center Fielder Michael Bourn

“I just wanted to let him know that he would be a great addition here, and he’d obviously be welcomed here,’’ Wright told the New York Post. “…I’ve always had great respect for him and the way he plays the game.”

2013/02/05

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Ex-Yankees Reliever Rafael Soriano Agrees To 2-Year, $28 Million Deal With Nats

A one-time All-Star, Soriano had 42 saves and a 2.26 ERA for the American League East-champion Yankees last year while filling in for injured closer Mariano Rivera, who plans to return from a knee injury in 2013.

2013/01/15

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Ex-Mets Nemesis John Rocker: Holocaust Wouldn’t Have Happened If Jews Had Guns

Rocker currently writes a column for conservative website WorldNetDaily.com, and his latest piece raised some eyebrows. The ex-reliever focused on gun control in his Monday column, and brought the Holocaust into the conversation.

2013/01/15

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Mets, David Wright Agree To Terms On 7-Year, $122 Million Extension

The deal, the richest in franchise history, replaces Wright’s $16 million salary for next season and includes $122 million in new money. The contract is pending a physical.

2012/11/30

Shea Stadium is shown during the Opening Day game between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals at Shea Stadium on April 3, 2006 in Flushing. The Mets won 3-2. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Kallet: Amid Another Lost Mets Season, A Look Back To Happier Times — Opening Day 2006

In light of Monday’s brutal loss, I couldn’t help but think back to the good old days — when the organization had a plethora of talent and the sky seemed to be the limit. It wasn’t 25 years ago, although it feels like it might as well have been.

2012/09/04

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Mets Manager Terry Collins: ‘It Would Be Great For Us To Finish Third’

It may not be what Mets fans want to hear, but Collins has his sights set on finishing in third place in the National League East ahead of the Phillies and Marlins.

2012/08/28

David Wright #5 of the New York Mets is mobbed by his teammates after his game-winning hit against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Coutinho: There Is Still Plenty Of Fight Left In The Mets

There is no sugarcoating the recently completed Mets road trip, as losing five-of-six to division opponents is unacceptable on a number of levels. But there is plenty of fight left in this team.

2012/07/20

David Wright of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Hartnett: David Wright Comes Through For Mets

David Wright pulled the Mets from the depths of despair by snapping their losing streak and has been the Mets’ go-to guy all year.

2012/07/20

R.A. Dickey (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images), Johan Santana (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Silverman: It’s Starting Pitching — Not The Subway Series — That Will Carry The Mets

While beating the Yankees would be great for the Mets, what the Amazins’ need to do to run down the Nationals and take control of the N.L. East is to get consistent starting pitching.

2012/06/22

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