THE METS

The Mets acquired Joe Torre from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for pitchers Ray Sadecki and Tommy Moore in 1974.

For three consecutive years, the Mets added a great young pitcher. First Tom Seaver, then Jerry Koosman, and finally Gary Gentry. And Nolan Ryan was also there.

The Mets should not even consider going after Alex Rodriguez. Here are some reasons why.

Funny tweets about the 20 inning Mets-Cardinals game. The Mets won 2-1.

The Mets made the World Series in 2000 and had the inside track on Alex Rodriguez, one of the best players in baseball. But general manager Seve Phillips opted to shun A-Rod. Here's my take on how that worked out for all parties involved.

With Pedro Martinez out, Orlando Hernandez hurting and Tom Glavine on track for Game 2, the Mets should not hesitate to turn to John Maine to open the playoffs versus the Dodgers.

Francisco Rodriguez will miss the rest of the season as a result of an injury sustained during his assault on his father in law. It could end up giving the Mets an out of his 2012 option.

A recap of the Mets June 30, 2010 vs Florida Marlins

With the July 31st trading deadline fast approaching the Mets need to determine the best course of action

As the trade deadline approaches, the Mets still are looking to improve their team for the immediate future. See why this just doesn't make any sense.

The Mets' new ballpark is superior to Shea in every respect, but by failing to address the obstructed views saddled upon many fans the team failed to get the full value of its $850 plus million and those fans will not get the full value for their ticket.

A fiction piece based on the real tragedy at Shea Stadium. A step-father and son return to Shea to see the Mets before the stadium is torn down.

Why the Mets are not the worst team ever in baseball history.

The last time the New York Mets were in the playoffs and the New York Yankees were not was 1988. The Mets' pitching staff was led by David Cone and Dwight Gooden, while Darryl Strawberry led the National League with 39 home runs.

Willie Randolph was let go as manager of the New York Mets. Jerry Manual will take over....for now.

Pedro Martinez, who has a surgically repaired right shoulder, wants to stay with the Mets.

Duaner Sanchez threw without pain in an intra-squad game Monday, which is great news for the Mets.

Just when you thought, after the likes of Miguel Cabrera, Danny Haren and Miguel Tejada had to change addresses after they were dealt, the offseason's biggest blockbuster had already passed, former Cy Young award winner Johan Santana will now be playing for the Mets.

The most famous baseball poem ever is "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Thayer. This is the same poem re-written about the New York Mets.

Minaya's trades were so bad they ended up costing the Mets the playoffs.

With only one week until the July 31 trade deadline, will the Mets be making any moves? This is a look at some of the players who could be calling Shea home in the upcoming days.

This season has been so dismal for the New York Yankees that some fans are beginning to look for their baseball action to the only other show in town, the New York Mets. One look may convince them that the Mets are very much for real and in the post season hunt.

The Mets were looking for a first baseman to drive in runs, and found the perfect fit in Carlos Delgado.

The Mets looked to add power and defense to their lineup with the acquisition of Shawn Green but he is on the downside of a once-promising career.

The Mets are a shoe in for the playoffs this year. They have feasted on the inferior teams in the national league, and will cruise into the playoffs. The question is can the Mets win the big games in the playoffs and win a championship.

The New York Mets' third baseman, David Wright, has been as good, if not better, than advertised. He will man the hot corner in the Big Apple for years to come.

breaking down starting pitchers and bullpen in the Mets playoff chances