Mets have history of hauling in hardware
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:55:00 EDT)
With acknowledgment of and apologies to Cleon Jones, Rusty Staub, Darryl Strawberry, Mike Piazza and David Wright, the Mets usually have made their bones on the mound. Once the franchise established itself, pitching became the most prominent and critical component, and it has remained in the forefront despite challenges from the guys in the batter's box.

Mets have room to work on 40-man roster
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:18:00 EDT)
With the Mets not expected to add any more players to their 40-man roster before the midnight deadline, they have 36 players on it, which leaves room to add some players if need be.

Inbox: What's the best way to improve?
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:19:00 EDT)
Should the Mets try to sign a slugger or focus on improving their team team defense? Should the Mets have Daniel Murphy play second base? Beat reporter Marty Noble answers Mets fans' questions in the Inbox.

Mets ready to shop, spend on open market
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
When the free-agent filing period ends at midnight ET Friday, the Mets and 29 other Holliday shoppers will be free to launch their pursuit of Matt Holliday, Jason Bay, John Lackey and any other of the more than 300 free agents.

Inbox: Can Reyes regain his mojo?
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:55:00 EDT)
What a difference a year makes. After a difficult 2009 season, Jose Reyes is no longer considered in the upper echelon of NL shortstops, and Mets fans want to know if that is a permanent change.

Marquis eyes return home with Mets
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:24:00 EDT)
New York native Jason Marquis told the New York Post that he considers the Mets to be a great fit. The free-agent right-hander made the All-Star team in 2009 as a member of the Rockies.

Backman's comeback to NY no small thing
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:27:00 EDT)
Wally Backman is in a position where size doesn't matter; he is to manage the Mets' high-profile Brooklyn Cyclones affiliate in the Class A New York-Penn League.

Havens heats up as AFL winds down
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:15:00 EDT)
Mets prospect Reese Havens fell a homer short of the cycle and scored three times Wednesday, leading Surprise to an 11-9 victory over the Saguaros.

Inbox: How long till Thole's a regular?
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:58:00 EDT)
In the latest Inbox, Mets reporter Marty Noble fields fans' questions regarding the possibility of acquiring Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Thole's ETA as a fixture in the Majors, and more.

Report: Jauss to be Mets' bench coach
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:59:00 EDT)
Dave Jauss, a former bench coach for the Orioles and Dodgers, will be hired to fill the same position by the Mets, FoxSports.com, citing Major League sources, reported on Tuesday.

Mets release Grapefruit League slate
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:05:00 EDT)
The Mets released their Spring Training schedule Monday, and it's highlighted by a decidedly Nation League flavor.

Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping.

Backman tapped to manage Cyclones
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:21:00 EDT)
One of the most fiery players in the history of the Mets, Wally Backman, has been appointed to manage the Brooklyn Cyclones.

Delgado to play winter ball
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:56:00 EDT)
A free agent, Carlos Delgado intends to play winter ball in Puerto Rico to allow the Mets and other clubs an opportunity to evaluate him in the wake of the surgery he underwent in May to repair his right hip.

Minaya meets with Boras
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:02:00 EDT)
Mets general manager Omar Minaya met with agent Scott Boras on Wednesday to discuss parameters of possible deals for two of his clients -- Matt Holliday and Alex Cora.

Beyond the numbers: Beltran's generosity
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:01:00 EDT)
Beltran couldn't add to his RBI total after the Mets' season ended, but the end of the season hardly signaled an end to his commitment to Harlem RBI.

Inbox: Why is Delgado a Type B free agent?
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
Why is Carlos Delgado considered a Type B free agent? How could the Mets improve Citi Field? Beat reporter Marty Noble answers questions in this week's Inbox.

Mets' Davis pacing himself for success
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:29:00 EDT)
Mets prospect Ike Davis homered and drove in four runs on Wednesday, but Surprise squandered a late lead in a 9-8 loss to Mesa.