2010 NEW YORK METS PREVIEW

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The New York Mets were probably the most disappointing team in all of Major League Baseball in 2009. Despite boasting one of the highest payrolls in baseball, the Mets suffered a ton of injuries and bumbled to a terrible 70-92 record, barely edging the lowly Nationals to stay out of the basement of the NL East.

Report: Barajas signs one-year deal with Mets

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Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Mets have signed catcher Rod Barajas to a one-year, $1 million contract. He can make another $1 million in "easily-attainable" incentives, according to Rosenthal. The 34-year-old Barajas immediately becomes the favorite to start behind the plate in Queens. He batted just .226/.258/.403 last season, but smacked 19 homers and racked up 71 RBI. Hey, at least it's not Omir Santos.

Why is Baseball Forcing the Florida Marlins to Spend? They’re Successful.

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When John Henry stamps his foot, Bud Selig calls to attention. The Red Sox owner complained last month about teams misusing revenue sharing funds. Baseball appears to be stepping in. According to a press release, MLB, the Players Association and the Florida Marlins affirmed that the Marlins will continue to follow Article XXIV(B)(5)(a) of the Basic Agreement. They will spend the money they receive from revenue sharing on baseball.

Mets finalize four-year contract with OF Bay

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Mets signed OF Jason Bay to a four-year, $66 million contract with a $17 million vesting option for 2014. The deal will pay him an $8.5 million signing bonus and comes with a full no-trade clause. He'll earn $6.5 million in 2010 and $16 million from 2011-2013. The option for 2014 would become guaranteed if Bay makes 600 plate appearances in 2013 or 500 PAs in both 2012 and 2013. It's a fine deal for a team like the Mets, who can afford the hefty contract. Bay, 31, hit .267/.384/.537 with 36 home runs, 119 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 531 at-bats last season and will add some necessary "pop" to the Mets' lineup.

Met Fans can Rejoice: Mets agree to Terms with Jason Bay pending physical.

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Roy Halladay will not accept in-season trade

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Steelers to give up 3 Super Bowl Titles to less fourtunate teams

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Pittsburgh, PA. The Super Bowl XLIII Champion Pittsburgh Steelers, the only team to win six titles, will soon be losing half of those trophies. After a meeting between NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell and President Barack Obama, Obama decided to redistribute half of their Steeler Super Bowl victories and trophies to less fortunate teams in the league.

Yankees targeting CF Granderson

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"In a cost-cutting frame of mind, the Tigers have let teams know Curtis Granderson could be had for the right package, an NL executive told The Post. The Yankees will almost certainly push to the front of the line when it comes to Granderson. He obviously would be an upgrade on the Melky Cabrera/Brett Gardner duo. In addition, the Yankees could quickly face a need to restore lefty power if Johnny Damon and/or Hideki Matsui leave to free agency. Granderson hit a career-high 30 homers last season, the fourth most by an AL lefty. Brian Cashman met with Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski at the GM Meetings, which concluded yesterday, but it is not believed the two did any more than discuss needs and available players. However, they have a good relationship and have made significant trades before.

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Do the mets have to rebuild there franchise

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Surgery an option for Mets SS Reyes

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Santana OUT

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Johan Santana has been scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday due to elbow discomfort. Manager Jerry Manuel made the announcement after Monday's loss to the Phillies. It sounds like the Mets are hoping it's a short-term issue right now, but with the club having little left to play for, it's possible that he'll be shut down for an extended period of time. He'll be examined on Tuesday.

Phils' Bruntlett turns unassisted triple play

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Eric Bruntlett turned an unassisted triple play in the bottom of the ninth inning of a 9-7 game to beat the Mets on Sunday. The Phillies started the inning with two errors and a third near-error, the latter two of which were by Bruntlett himself. However, the Mets sent the runners on a 3-2 count and Jeff Francouer lined it right to Bruntlett as he was covering second base. He then stepped on second and tagged Daniel Murphy for the 14th unassisted triple play in baseball's regular season history and the first since Asdrubal Cabrera last season.

Report: Sheffield threatening to leave Mets

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According to the New York Post, Gary Sheffield asked for a contract extension from the Mets Thursday and was denied. Sheffield is now threatening to leave the team and, according to reports, might soon be released. Things had been running smoothly in New York until Sheff made a couple of curious comments on Tuesday night in reaction to trade rumors. "Based on what I know now, no, I do not think I will be here," he said that night. "But if I am sent to a team that I don't want to play for, I would go home." He was scratched from the lineup Thursday night.

Should the Mets just drop Delgado?

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all these injuries and quirks

Yankees FINALLY get 1

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Yanks chase floundering Smoltz in 4th to beat Red Sox for 1st time in 10 games

Parnell now a starter for NY

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According to Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post, Bobby Parnell has officially been added to the Mets' starting rotation. Parnell will take start Saturday against the Padres. He's filling in for Jon Niese, who was placed on the 60-day disabled list Thursday with a torn right hamstring. Parnell, a 24-year-old right-hander, was 10-6 with a 4.30 ERA in 24 starts last season for Double-A Binghamton. He has a 3.74 ERA and a 38/22 K/BB ratio in 45 2/3 innings of relief this year for the Mets.

Mets trying to trade Wagner

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A source has informed Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News that the Mets plan to seek trade partners for Billy Wagner. Wagner has been out all season following September Tommy John surgery and is about 10 days from beginning a rehab assignment. He's owed what's left of a $10.5 million salary this year, so it should be easy to pass him through waivers if a trade partner is willing to take on the money. Of course, he'll need to show something first. Stay tuned.

Will the Mets have everyone return next year

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Which team do you think Roy Halladay will get traded to?

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