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Elmer Dessens to Return to New York Mets In 2010?

According to FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, the Mets are interested in bringing back reliever Elmer Dessens for the 2010 season...

Written by Phil Hoops about 6 days ago 100 reads 0 comments
Miguel Cabrera or Adrian Gonzalez: Who Fits Better into New York Mets' Future?

Before you read any further, I would like to issue a disclaimer of sorts. Despite all the buzz around the Internet about Adrian Gonzalez and/or Miguel Cabrera, I don’t believe that either will be traded this offseason...

Written by Phil Hoops about 6 days ago 462 reads 11 comments
2010 New York Mets Bullpen Breakdown: Bobby Parnell

Prior to the 2009 season, Bobby Parnell knew that he was by no means guaranteed to make the Opening Day roster. Nevertheless, he worked hard and pitched very well in Spring Training, which earned him a spot on the 25-man roster...

Written by Phil Hoops about 9 days ago 238 reads 0 comments
2010 New York Mets Bullpen Breakdown: Brian Stokes

While the 2009 season as a whole was a lost cause for the New York Mets, it did hold some significance for certain players on the team. One of those players was reliever Brian Stokes ...

Written by Phil Hoops about 16 days ago 352 reads 0 comments
Forget Orlando Hudson, New York Mets Should Pursue Brandon Phillips

With the Winter Meetings already underway, Mets GM Omar Minaya (or according to some, Jeff Wilpon in disguise) is faced with the daunting task of building a World Series-contending team for 2010...

Written by Phil Hoops about 20 days ago 657 reads 12 comments
Former New York Met Victor Zambrano's Mother Kidnapped

Some sad and alarming news to report this morning out of Venezuela. According to the Associated Press , the mother of former Mets pitcher Victor Zambrano was kidnapped from the pitcher’s property late last night...

Written by Phil Hoops about 22 days ago 377 reads 4 comments
2010 New York Mets Bullpen Breakdown: Pedro Feliciano

Through all the twists and turns the New York Mets have taken over the past four years, one factor has always remained constant. That particular factor is relief pitcher, Pedro Feliciano ...

Written by Phil Hoops about 22 days ago 155 reads 0 comments
2010 New York Mets Bullpen Breakdown: J.J. Putz

As I had mentioned in my previous post, it has been nearly a year since the Mets acquired J.J. Putz from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for a bevy of players...

Written by Phil Hoops about 29 days ago 404 reads 4 comments
2010 New York Mets Bullpen Breakdown: Sean Green

Last offseason, I started writing a series of columns that profiled each member of the Mets bullpen and analyzed their performance in the previous season...

Written by Phil Hoops about about 1 month ago 407 reads 2 comments
All 'Hale' the New York Mets New Third Base Coach

Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News is reporting that the New York Mets are close to naming former minor league manager and Arizona Diamondbacks base coach, Chip Hale, as their new third base coach...

Written by Phil Hoops about about 1 month ago 312 reads 2 comments
Does Aubrey Huff Make Sense for the New Mets?

With the news coming out over the weekend that the Detroit Tigers do not intend on bringing back slugger, Aubrey Huff , next season; the Mets now have another potential candidate to play first base next season...

Written by Phil Hoops about about 1 month ago 269 reads 4 comments
Ex-Met Pitcher, Hernandez, No Longer Livanin' The High Life

It seems 2009 has been a year to forget for former-Met Livan Hernandez , from a personal standpoint. I had reported back in August that Hernandez was being sued over damage done to a rental car...

Written by Phil Hoops about about 1 month ago 250 reads 0 comments
New York Mets Would Be Smart to Look in DeWayne Wise's Direction

DeWayne Wise will forever be known for the spectacular catch that he made on July 23, 2009, which allowed pitcher, Mark Buehrle, to earn the second no-hitter of his career...

Written by Phil Hoops about about 1 month ago 222 reads 0 comments
Colorado Imports Could Be Mile-High Mistakes for New York Mets

When it comes two building a championship team for next season, the names Matt Holliday and Jason Bay usually spearhead the list as essential additions the club must make...

Written by Phil Hoops about about 1 month ago 285 reads 2 comments
A Blast from the New York Mets' Past Could Help in 2010

Flash back to Aug. 21, 2005. It was a hot late summer afternoon at Shea Stadium where the Mets were hosting the Washington Nationals. By the fifth inning, the Mets found themselves trailing 7-0...

Written by Phil Hoops about about 1 month ago 169 reads 1 comments
Could It Be the End of an Era On SNY?

Bob Raissman of the New York Daily News is reporting that there is some speculation going around that the SNY announce trio may not be back in full next season...

Written by Phil Hoops about about 1 month ago 207 reads 2 comments
New York Mets At An Organizational Crossroad: How Do They Improve For 2010?

As we approach the final four games of the 2009 regular season, any hope of spinning a positive ending to an otherwise dreadful season is pretty much lost...

Written by Phil Hoops about 2 months ago 143 reads 4 comments
Chris Carter To The Mets... Not So Fast

The word around baseball is that Chris Carter, whom the Mets were allegedly going to receive as the player-to-be-named-later in the Billy Wagner trade has been designated for assignment...

Written by Phil Hoops about 2 months ago 253 reads 0 comments
David Wright Not Doing the Wright Stuff

Over the past five seasons, David Wright has emerged as the face of the New York Mets franchise and assumed the role of unofficial “captain.” For the most part he has filled this role rather nicely and has always brought a positive vibe to the team...

Written by Phil Hoops about 2 months ago 150 reads 9 comments
New York Mets Continue To Add Arms For 2010

Now that the Mets have accepted the fact that their 2009 season is all but over they are looking to rebuild their roster with hopes of returning to the post season...

Written by Phil Hoops about 2 months ago 242 reads 2 comments
How the Internet Has Changed the Game of Baseball

Over the past two decades or so, the Internet has revolutionized the way people live their lives. People are able to reconnect with those old high school buddies from 30 years ago, while browsing ...

Written by Phil Hoops about 2 months ago 61 reads 0 comments
The Fish Are Frying: How To Fix The Florida Marlins For 2010 and Beyond

At the start of the 2009 Major League Baseball season, it appeared as if the Florida Marlins were the real deal. For the better part of April the team sat in first place of the National League East...

Written by Phil Hoops about 2 months ago 129 reads 3 comments
Former Met Bobby Ojeda: Sounds Off On Team's Mental Mistakes

It’s not very often that a late night Post-Game show on a Sunday has any significance. Tonight was an exception...

Written by Phil Hoops about 2 months ago 102 reads 1 comments
The New York Mets Need To Consider Carlos Delgado for 2010

At the start of the season, it appeared that 2009 would most definitely be Carlos Delgado's last season in the Big Apple...

Written by Phil Hoops about 2 months ago 187 reads 0 comments
Batman Returns: Carlos Beltran Revisits Gotham When Team Needs Him Most

Carlos Beltran returns to the Mets' starting lineup tonight for the first time in more than two months, reports Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post...

Written by Phil Hoops about 2 months ago 59 reads 1 comments

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Phil Hoops Article Archive

Elmer Dessens to Return to New York Mets In 2010?

Miguel Cabrera or Adrian Gonzalez: Who Fits Better into New York Mets' Future?

2010 New York Mets Bullpen Breakdown: Bobby Parnell

2010 New York Mets Bullpen Breakdown: Brian Stokes

Forget Orlando Hudson, New York Mets Should Pursue Brandon Phillips

Former New York Met Victor Zambrano's Mother Kidnapped

2010 New York Mets Bullpen Breakdown: Pedro Feliciano

2010 New York Mets Bullpen Breakdown: J.J. Putz

2010 New York Mets Bullpen Breakdown: Sean Green

All 'Hale' the New York Mets New Third Base Coach

Does Aubrey Huff Make Sense for the New Mets?

Ex-Met Pitcher, Hernandez, No Longer Livanin' The High Life

New York Mets Would Be Smart to Look in DeWayne Wise's Direction

Colorado Imports Could Be Mile-High Mistakes for New York Mets

A Blast from the New York Mets' Past Could Help in 2010

Could It Be the End of an Era On SNY?

New York Mets At An Organizational Crossroad: How Do They Improve For 2010?

Chris Carter To The Mets... Not So Fast

David Wright Not Doing the Wright Stuff

New York Mets Continue To Add Arms For 2010

How the Internet Has Changed the Game of Baseball

The Fish Are Frying: How To Fix The Florida Marlins For 2010 and Beyond

Former Met Bobby Ojeda: Sounds Off On Team's Mental Mistakes

The New York Mets Need To Consider Carlos Delgado for 2010

Batman Returns: Carlos Beltran Revisits Gotham When Team Needs Him Most

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