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The Bourn Debacle Was Mishandled By All Sides

The big Mets news from last night was Michael Bourn, who decided not to sign with the Mets. Instead, Bourn signed a four-year, $48 million contract with the Indians with an easily-attainable fifth option year that would bring the total contract to five years and $60 million. Regardless of what you think of Bourn as …

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The Mets First-Round Pick Dispute Is More Important Than You Think

The Mets are looking for an outfielder, and are currently debating whether to go after the biggest free agent still on the market: Michael Bourn. Bourn, because he had a fantastic season in 2012, will cost the Mets their first-round draft pick if he is signed. Well, maybe. Why is this draft pick so important? …

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Mets Add Shaun Marcum To Complete Rotation, Now Turn Their Attention To Michael Bourn

The Mets have agreed to terms with free agent starting pitcher Shaun Marcum on a one-year deal, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. The deal is still pending a physical and the dollar amount of the deal is still unknown. Marcum, 31, went 7-4 in 21 starts with the Brewers last year and had a …

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Series Preview: Mets Open Up Second Half With Three In Atlanta

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Tonight at 7:35, the Mets begin a three-game series against the Braves at Turner Field. The Braves ended the first half 46-39, four games behind the Nationals and a half a game in front of the Mets in the NL East. They finished up the first half with a devastating sweep of the Phillies. The …

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