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Series Preview: Philadelphia Phillies

The Mets begin a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies tonight at Citizens Bank Park, their first road series of the year and their first against a decent team. Tha Phillies are currently at a crossroads. Where health and age meet talent. The Phillies are getting older, and this may be their last year to …

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Breaking Down The 2013 Mets Schedule

The Mets will play 162 games this season, just like every other team in baseball. However, unlike in other leagues, their schedule is unique. Major League Baseball does not have a balanced schedule, so each team’s schedule is a bit harder or a bit easier than others. Now that we are just about a week …

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Series Preview: The Battle For Third Place Continues In Philadelphia

The Mets begin a three-game series with the Phillies tonight at 7:05. The Phillies have been playing much, much better of late. They have won seven of their last ten and are 15-10 this month. They traded away Shane Victorino, Hunter Pence, and Joe Blanton, but have actually played better recently. The offense hasn’t been …

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NL East: Phillies Sign Cole Hamels, Dodgers Acquire Hanley Ramirez

Early this morning, the Phillies made a big move by signing Cole Hamels to a contract extension. The deal is reportedly six years and worth $144 million. With the Phillies selling, Hamels was one of the pieces that could have been traded but now that won’t be the case after he signed this extension. Here are …

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NL East: Braves And Cubs Agree On Dempster Deal, Marlins Trade Infante, Sanchez

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We are just eight days from the MLB trade deadline and things are starting to heat up. Deals are now being made as teams try to build a team for the stretch run. Here are some news, notes, and rumors from around the NL East: The Braves and Cubs agreed on a blockbuster trade today, …

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Phillies Working On Deal With Hamels, Other Trade Deadline Notes

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Cole Hamels and the Phillies front office are reportedly ‘moving in the right direction’ on a contract extension, according to Jon Heyman. The Phillies have been looking to sign Hamels to a Matt Cain-type extension, while Hamels is looking for much more than that. The Giants signed Cain to a five-year, $112.5 million deal this …

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