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Mets built for last-place finish?

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08:12 AM ET 02.14 | Mets fans may not want to return to the Steve Trachsel era, but they may be on target. The Mets suffered 85 defeats in 2011 and responded by signing closer Frank Francisco to a two-year, $12 million contract. It seems that every team in the National League East is getting better -- except the Mets. ... [The] Mets face a daunting task. They must contend with a division that [Sandy Alderson] said "rivals the American League East" in its competitive depth. The Mets' best hope for a .500 season involves [Johan Santana], [David Wright] and Jason Bay reviving their careers in the same year. If that doesn't come to pass, they could finish last for the first time since [Trachsel] was their No. 1 starter.

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February 14, 2012  08:32 AM ET

but, but ... but what does MLB want?

February 14, 2012  08:35 AM ET

could this (excerpt) have more (parentheses)?

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February 14, 2012  08:48 AM ET

And this is a story how???/

February 14, 2012  08:49 AM ET

Stick a fork in Jason Bay. He's blind as a bat.

February 14, 2012  08:50 AM ET
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could this (excerpt) have more (parentheses)?

I believe those are brackets.

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February 14, 2012  08:52 AM ET
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I believe those are brackets.

Apropos given how close we are to the NCAA tourney and March Madness.........

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February 14, 2012  08:56 AM ET
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Right around the corner - this the the last turn before pitchers and catchers report.....That's why it's news - there won't be any NYM news after this.... Sorry Sarge.

Right. Everything will be focused on the Nats as MLB is rooting for them.

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February 14, 2012  08:59 AM ET
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See you picked up on that too. MLB - the wishing well for crapshootidity.....

Morning Lou.

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February 14, 2012  09:06 AM ET
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Right. Everything will be focused on the Nats as MLB is rooting for them.

Hell, we all are!

February 14, 2012  09:08 AM ET
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Right around the corner - this the the last turn before pitchers and catchers report.....That's why it's news - there won't be any NYM news after this.... Sorry Sarge.

We shall see.....just like everyone predicted the Cards winning the World Series around this time last year......

February 14, 2012  09:09 AM ET
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Morning - had my weekly weigh in - down 2 more (283 now - with a couple of trips to Marlin and Rays 2$ fish taco happy hours). So that's a total of 29. Hope to breach 280 this next week. How are you doing.

Doing well. the wife is home sick again today. I feel bad for her.

February 14, 2012  09:10 AM ET
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We shall see.....just like everyone predicted the Cards winning the World Series around this time last year......

Fair enough.

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