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BY MICHAEL GANCI EDITOR When it was time to see Alex Cora step into the forefront last season when Jose Reyes went down, it was impressive to see how he took it all in stride. He played solid defense, provided essential leadership, and knew what it was like to lead a team. But that is not why he was brought in here. Cora has had plenty of success in his career. He was ...

Let me start off by apologizing. Work has been crazy, but I am back. I am not going to let the naysayers keep me from posting, so there. I am here, and I am ready to go. I decided that today would be as good a day as any to construct my offseason guide for what the Mets need to do. I am going to go step by step for ...

There were few stories that were better to watch this year than Carl PavanoÆs re-emergence into baseball. After winning just nine games from 2005-08, Pavano came back with a vengeance this season, winning 14 games for a Twins team that made a remarkable run to the playoffs. As good of a story as this has been, there is worry that comes out of this. I am afraid that Omar Minaya ...

Rumors across town are circulating about the status of Chien Ming Wang and whether or not he will be tendered a contract by the Yankees. Most people around baseball seem to think that the Yankees will not offer him a deal, but they may try to bring him back at a much cheaper price. It has recently been reported that Wang got an excellent report from Dr. James Andrews and he ...

Recently, I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to conduct an email-based interview with MLB.COM writer Jonathan Mayo. Many people know him around baseball circles for his expertise with the youngsters in baseball, and since the MetsÆ minor league system has been so scrutinized over the past couple of years, I thought we could get a ôState of the Union,ö so to speak. So without further adieu, enjoy. Daily ...

Chad Tracy could make for a nice addition to the Mets. (PHOTO BY ICON SMI) BY MICHAEL GANCI EDITOR We all know that the Mets have plenty of work to do. They need to fix their lineup, bullpen, minor league system, and starting rotation, just to name a few issues. But one thing that people need to remember is the bench, and one guy who comes to mind that might qualify as ...

BY MICHAEL GANCI EDITOR When Billy Wagner returned from injury last season, I didn’t think the Mets were going to have much use for him. I was actually at Citi Field when he made his return, and the crowd was clearly excited to see him. He returned with a vengeance, and he pitched so well that the Mets were able to trade him for two players to be named later. Although he only ...

Elmer Dessens very quietly had a nice year for the Amazins in 2009. (PHOTO BY ICON SMI) BY MICHAEL GANCI EDITOR Although this is not the biggest of news, it is still news, and I am starving to report it. The Mets are close to re-signing reliever Elmer Dessens to a contract that would bring him back for the 2010 season, and I think that is something that he definitely earned. Now, this ...

In what was something that MetsÆ fans were looking forward to hearing, Mike Francesa spent over an hour talking about the Mets with Jeff Wilpon, Dave Howard and Omar Minaya. I certainly feel like I spent 45 minutes of my life while learning nothing new. ThatÆs a lie. The Mets are going to have a Hall of Fame put in Citi Field. I just have one question. Is it going to ...