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Morning Links: 7.5.12

‘Spin active; Kirk avoids DL; Hampson out- ESPNNewYork.com Beato to replace Hefner- ESPNNewYork.com Phillies’ Lee Stops Mets for First Win This Year- New York Times A tweet yesterday from Buster Olney:                                                 …

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Series Preview: Mets Head Down to Houston (Along With Their Cowboy Boots)

Tonight, the Mets begin their three-game series in Houston against the Astros.

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These Mets May Be For Real…

After yesterday’s 11-inning, 6-5 win over the Rockies at Coors Field, the Mets are sitting just one game behind the Nationals and Braves for first place in the NL East. To be honest, this team has surprised me. Coming into this year, I knew the Mets were a team on the rise. Armed with youth …

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Series Preview: Mets Head Home to Face Giants in Four-Game Set

Tonight at 7:10, the Mets begin their four-game set against the Giants…

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Should Kirk Bat Leadoff Permanently?

Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit in the leadoff spot for the first time in his career yesterday. He ended the day with three hits and a walk in five plate appearances. He also managed to steal a base. Does this mean “Captain Kirk” should hit leadoff for good?

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Nieuwenhuis Hits First Home Run of Career

In the fourth inning of tonight’s game, rookie outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit his first major league home run, a two-run bomb to right field that tied the game at three. Nieuwenhuis is the first Met since Mike Jacobs to hit a home run in one of his first three major league games.

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