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MEXICO CITY - MARCH 10: Aroldis Chapman #52 of Cuba pitches against Australia during the first inning of the game during the 2009 World Baseball Classic Pool B match on March 10, 2009 at the Estadio Foro Sol in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The Mets Need to Go After Aroldis Chapman

Published 2 days ago
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NEW YORK - APRIL 15: Bobby Parnell of the New York Mets pitches to the San Diego Padres on April 15, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. All Major League Baseball players are wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson day. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Relief Pitcher Turned Starter Throws Gem in New York...no It Wasn't Joba

Published 2 months ago
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LONG ISLAND CITY, NY - DECEMBER 17: New York Mets General Manager Omar Minaya speaks to the media during a press conference to introduce Francisco Rodriquez on December 17, 2008 at the Citigroup Building in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Omar Minaya... Why Don't The Mets Have Halladay

Published 3 months ago
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NEW YORK - JUNE 10: Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies turns a double play as Alex Cora #3 of The New York Mets slides in during their game on June 10, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Everybody Loves an Underdog

Published 4 months ago
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The Short List What Brian thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Rey Ordonez, Mike Piazza, Jason Kidd, Kenyon Martin,
Favorite Sports Teams

Mets, Nets, Giants
Favorite Coaches

Lawrence Frank, Jerry Manuel
All Time Sports Moment

The Endy Chavez catch
Most Memorable Game Attended

Tie Between Mets Cardinals Game 7 2006 NLCS or Game 5 Nets Pacers
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken consecutive games played
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Don't care about hockey
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Don't Care
Schumacher or Senna?

Don't even know who these guys are
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big East

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by Kevin H.
2 days ago

For all of those out there who say baseball should have a salary cap, prepare to have some knowledge dropped on you.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285772-bustin-the-cap-why-a-salary-cap-would-do-nothing-for-baseball
by Richard
3 months ago

I thought I'd get my 2 cents in. Your comments will be appreciated. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226165-omar-minaya-chance-for-redemption
by Mike
4 months ago

Should The Mets and Yankees make a trade? Would the Mets want Robinson Cano?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214015-should-the-mets-trade-for-robinson-cano
by Richard
4 months ago

Part Four at your door. Enjoy. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/213252-anatomy-of-a-franchise-the-new-york-mets-part-iv-was-1969-a-fluke
by Richard
4 months ago

If you read my stuff, you knew this was coming. Here it is. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209398-good-bye-jerry-time-to-look-ahead
by Mike
6 months ago

The Mets will need a miracle to have a good series in Philadelphia

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/165738-mets-fans-lets-hope-we-can-slide-past-the-phillies
by Dan
about 1 year ago

Hey Brian-

You've got some catchy stuff going on here!

If you get the chance, go ahead and leave some comments on some of the other writers' articles. I think your witty style will be a welcome addition.

-Dan
by Dan
about 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your stuff with Bleacher Report!

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