Frank Francisco

  1. Mets Injury Report: Updating Timetables for Major Injuries After 1 Month

    While the New York Mets have gotten off to a disappointing start considering their early-season schedule, the injury bug has not bitten them as badly as other teams—especially the crosstown rival New York Yankees ...

    Stephen Smith Written by Stephen Smith about 1 month ago 914 reads 2 comments

  2. Predicting the Mets' In-Season Trade Candidates

    With the talent and depth that the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves possess, the New York Mets aren't expected to contend for the postseason in 2013...

    Shale Briskin Written by Shale Briskin about 2 months ago 2,998 reads 29 comments

  3. New York Mets Who Must Step Up for a Second-Half Run

    The New York Mets officially finished the month of July with an abysmal 7-18 record. After exiting the All-Star break with high hopes, they currently sit 9.5 games back in the NL Wild Card with just 58 games left in the regular season...

    Devin Noonan Written by Devin Noonan about 11 months ago 519 reads 4 comments

  4. Has Bobby Parnell Cemented Himself as the New Mets Closer?

    New York Met Bobby Parnell notched his first save of the season against the Dodgers Thursday night. He was granted the closer's role due to the injury to Frank Francisco ...

    Nick Carlo Written by Nick Carlo about 12 months ago 878 reads 4 comments

  5. New York Mets: Will Frank Francisco Lose His Closer Job to Bobby Parnell?

    Watching Mets ' closer Frank Francisco pitch is like playing Russian Roulette. On the one hand, he can fire bullets right past hitters. On the other, he can blow a lead and make you want to blow your own brains out...

    Tony Marcano Written by Tony Marcano about 12 months ago 865 reads 4 comments

  6. Lessons in Speaking to the Media: Outrageous Comments from Sports Figures

    If you're going to take a shot at another team, especially a cross-town rival, at least make some sense of what you are trying to insult them over...

    Matt Dienstag Written by Matt Dienstag about 12 months ago 198 reads 0 comments

  7. New York Mets: With Frank Francisco on DL, Time for Parnell to Grasp Closer Role

    While the New York Mets have certainly been one of the most surprising teams in baseball, it's no secret that the bullpen has been their Achilles' heel to this point in the season...

    Matt Dienstag Written by Matt Dienstag about 12 months ago 321 reads 0 comments