Why Do the Mets Sour on Certain Players?

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Published June 5, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

Howard discussed the Mets decision to call up Omir Santos over Nick Evans yesterday. Although I think it’s a temporary move until Henry Blanco is healthy, it does show you how far Evans has fallen on the depth chart. It was the last day of 2008 that Evans started in left field against the Marlins [ ... ] ...

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Why Organizational Planning Matters

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Published June 4, 2010 at 5:19 p.m.

So let me just say up front, what I am about to discuss is a piece of the Met roster puzzle that wouldn’t be likely to account for more than a win either way in 2010. We’re talking about the promotion of Omir Santos over Nick Evans or the third catcher over the 25th man, [ ... ] ...

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Positional Battles: Mets Bench

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Published Feb. 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

Let’s take a look at the Mets bench, which has not been the team’s strength in many years.Locks: Alex Cora, Fernando Tatis, Gary Matthews Jr.Competition: Mike Jacobs, Chris Carter, Frank Catalanotto, Chris Coste, Jason Pridie, Nick Evans, Anderson Hernandez, Russ AdamsLong Shots: Andy Green, Jesus Feliciano, Mike Hessman, Mike Cervenak, Jolbert Cabrera, Luis HernandezDon’t Forget: [ ... ] ...

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Wanted: Evidence of a Plan

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Published Dec. 2, 2009 at 10:36 p.m.

Let's get the caveats out of the way early on this one ... It's December 2, not even officially winter. The hot stove is barely beginning to glow. And Greg and I have long been proud to think that we don't overreact to things. As the timing of the Johan Santana trade made clear, you don't know anything about the offseason until it's completed, and no club tips its hand about its plan ... But after a comically dysfunctional season that can't be revisited for fear of violating the Geneva

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2009 Analysis: Nick Evans

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Published Oct. 30, 2009 at 8:52 a.m.

This entry is part 25 in the series 2009 Mets EvaluationsAn October 4th article by Ben Shpigel penned the morning before game 162 succinctly summed up Nick Evans’ season:Inside the Mets’ clubhouse on Sunday … Nick Evans was showing off a photograph capturing perhaps his most memorable moment of the season — when he met [ ... ] ...

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The Imaginary Rise and Fall of Nick Evans

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Published Oct. 22, 2009 at 10:17 a.m.

Sometime during the 2008 season, I recall Omar Minaya gushing to the media about Nick Evans. I can’t find a quote, or recall enough to paraphrase, so I’ll just make something up within reason:“We feel very strongly that Nick Evans could be a very good hitter for our club. With that said, it takes right-handed [ ... ] ...

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Welcome, THB Class of 2009

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Published Oct. 19, 2009 at 11:18 p.m.

People who think computers play baseball will say the Angels are down 2 games to 1. But computers don't play baseball. And when you have a teammate like Derek Jeter, and you see the way he goes about his business and how calm he is after a game like that, it's like you've won. So the computers may say the Angels are down just one game, but if you're in the Yankee clubhouse you feel like you just won two games. That's the kind of player Derek Jete -- ... I'm sorry, I came down here and Joe

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The Left Field Conundrum

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Published Oct. 12, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.

"There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as ... space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area we call The Left Field Conundrum." ... Sorry to totally rip off the opening of "The Twilight Zone," but it's true; the Mets left field is a gaping black

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Records Fall, Ribs Rise

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Published Oct. 3, 2009 at 12:15 a.m.

You're not just reading the blog for Mets fans who like to read. You're reading the blog entry of a Mets fan who set a record Friday night — a personal record, but a record just the same. With the Mets' decisive victory over the Astros, I improved my 2009 home season mark to 24-10. Four times previously (including two regular season/postseason combos) I reached 23 wins. That was the heights. Now the heights have gotten higher ... Yes, in this otherwise cursed campaign, somebody's Log is filled

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FOUND: Nick Evans

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Published Oct. 1, 2009 at 9:50 a.m.
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A year ago Daniel Murphy had a partner in crime — a righthanded-hitting version of an infielder-turned-outfielder with a simlarly promising bat, questionable glove, hustling approach, and fresh ... [[ This is a summary ... visit MetsToday.com for the full story ]] ...

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