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The New York Mets are the favorite to win the NL Pennant, but just in case there is any doubt here are 10 reasons they will win it.

The New York Mets acquired Johan Santana from the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday for four prospects. The deal is pending a physical as well as the Mets giving Santana a contract extension.

After weeks and months of speculation, the New York Mets finally pulled the trigger to acquire Johan Santana.

Johan Santana will be the ace of the New York Mets next season.

The big news is The New York Mets are close to acquiring Johan Santana but the Mets will win the National League East even if they don't get Johan.

While ESPN and Fox are going on about the 10 game gap between the Yankees and Red Sox the Mets and Braves are going back and forth seemingly every night.

The New York Mets 2006 season saw them reach the playoffs for the first time since 2000. It also saw them take over the National League East from the Atlanta Braves.

True, the Mets and Yankees met in a Subway World Series in 2000 (with the Yankees winning in five games), but the teams never have each finished in first place in the same season. That could change this season.

Not since their 2000 World Series run have the New York Mets had such a solid team.

A look at the early season surprises in Major League Baseball.

Predictions and Breakdown for the 2008 Major League Baseball Season. This article previews the National League East.

A preview of Major League Baseball's National League West division for 2008.

Ken Griffey, Jr. will be the starting right fielder for the National League

What has happened in Major League Baseball in 1987, and the changes in the game since then.

List of blogs dealing with Major League Baseball.

The rumors are running wild that the New York Mets could be vying for Johan Santana's services but the New York Mets shouldn't trade for Johan Santana.

The sweepstakes for Minnesota Twins pitcher Johan Santana abruptly ended today when news broke that the Twins had tentatively agreed to deal Santana to the New York Mets for four prospects.

This was written with approx. 1 week left in the Major League Baseball season. It provides examples of events that happened over the past season to help surpass the 2006 MLB attendance mark.

The DH has more than served its purpose in Major League Baseball. It's time for the DH to go.

The New York Mets are running away with the National League East. Find out how and why, and what, if any, problems they could encounter.

The New York Mets are holding off the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves but who has the easiest schedule the rest of the season?

Last year the New York Mets with their new additions started to run away with the division from the very beginning leaving the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Florida Marlins and Washington Nationals in their dust but this year they'll have more competition.

In 1933, baseball began playing the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the greatest and most anticipated of all the pro sports All-Star affairs each year. This article summarizes those games played from 1933-1939.

If a salary cap is not the answer to all that ails Major League Baseball, how do small market teams remain viable? Better decision-making and value-based decisions; General Managers must maximize the talent and minimize the cost per win.

After the New York Mets dethroned the Braves and dominated the NL East many people thought the NL East was a lousy division, but the truth is the NL East is full of more futuare stars than any other division.

The Mets made a brief run last year before falling short, but they have added some big names to this year's roster as they chase the Braves in the NL East. This article previews the 2006 Mets.

Here is a preview position by position of the 2007 New York Mets.

On January 29, 2008, it was confirmed that the New York Mets agreed to a deal with the Minnesota Twins to acquire Twins' pitcher, and ace, Johan Santana.

The New York Mets are known for their bad trades but last week they made a good one in acquiring Johan Santana. What other good trades have the New York Mets made?

There are some players vital to their team's success in the American League that are struggling early. This article highlights some of these who have not been making the highlights, and the prospects of them rebounding from their April failures.

The Mets stunned everyone by dropping the East Division to the Phillies last year. They've reloaded big time, will it be enough to exact a little payback?

The Atlanta Braves have had an extraordinary run of consistency, winning 14 straight division titles. But it looks as if Atlanta's run of success is over as the Braves simply do not have enough talent anymore to win.

national league first half has had some surprises but will they continue their winning pace?

This article outlines my choices for the National League all-star substitutes if I was the manager for the NL all-star team after the starters have been announced. The list is complete with both stats and explanations for why I chose who I did, and also discusses omissions.

Perhaps the only thing hotter than the weather in the dog days of August is baseball's wild card race in the wide open National League. A look at the teams in the hunt for October.

Gives a player under the age of 25 for each major league baseball position and gives a synopsis of why they are the choice for that position.

The balance of power shifts to New York after the Mets agreed in principle to acquire Johan Santana from the Twins for four players who did not figure to impact the 2008 club.

The Mets are now the clear favorite to win the NL East. And believe me, I'm speaking with true objectivity here...I'm a Phillies fan!

A Mets fan has pleaded not guilty to purposely blinding an Atlanta Braves pitcher and shortstop with a high-powered flashlight.

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.

Aging Veterans hold the key to success of the team in 2008

A preview of Major League Baseball's National League Eastern Division.

The New York Mets made a blockbuster deal to land Johan Santana. Will this be enough to erase the memory of their late season collapse of 2007? Here is how things look to shape up in the National League East.

While the Yankees have owned New York for the last decade, things were different 20 years ago. Led by young stars Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry, the Mets ruled the city in 1986.

A countdown of the most important home runs in franchise history for the New York Mets.

The New York Mets have been in first place all year, but it's only now that they find themselves in a pennant race.

The New York Mets season has ended without a World Championship but their fans still have a lot to be happy about.

The New York Mets need to make some moves during the off-season in order to get past the collapse of 2007. Here are the moves the Mets should make.

After seeing their record run of 14 straight division titles end last season, the Atlanta Braves are looking to get back on top of the NL East

The offense of the Philadelphia Phillies has a lot of power but the team as a whole just doesn't have what it takes to compete with the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets.

July Fourth is a American day of celebration. A major league baseball game with fireworks at the end is a great way to celebrate. In 1985 the Mets and Braves played a game in Atlanta that contained a little bit of everything.

An examination of the prospects for the Wild Card spot in baseball's American League, which is home to arguably the top two or three teams in the sport.

My nice new boyfriend had a dark side, and that dark side, fellas, was called baseball. Oh, dear, I was dating a guy.

As we approach the middle of August, all I can say is WOW! What a season it's been so far! And best of all, the top history making moments I'm going to discuss first occurred recently between August 4th and 7th.

A look at how each team will finish in the National League East in 2007

Here are the fantasy baseball studs you should have on your roster from the National League East:

A Preview of the American League East division for the 2008 Major League Baseball season.

A Major League Baseball (MLB) team based in The Bronx, New York City, New York, the New York Yankees were established as the Indianapolis franchise of the Western League, originally a farm team of the Cincinnati Reds.

Make your New York City vacation something really special, something you will talk about for years to come and will make you the New York City expert in your circle of friends.

The New York Yankees loaded with offense and question marks at pitching start their quest for another World Championship.

The National League enetered the decade of the Fifities facing a 12-4 disadvantage in the All-Star Game results. By the time the Fifities gave way to the turbulent Sixties, the National League had made up significant ground.

The National League began to dominate the All-Star Game in the Sixties, threatening to make the Midsummer Classic their personel playground.

There is no interest among Major League Clubs in signing Barry Bonds

A preview of the National League Central for the 2008 Major League Baseball season.

There is so much to do with young people in New York City, especially once you start to research the possibilities, it is mind boggling!

The Web sites of New York City's newspapers are a first-rate resource for fans seeking news about the football Giants. The Web sites offer up-to-the-date news, stats and scintilating opinions from the newspapers' columnists.

Joe Torre has been very successful as manager of the New York Yankees. There is no question he should stay in New York.

My thoughts on professional ball players and the struggles while playing for a New York sports organization.

Join me as I fill you in on all you need to know to win your office pool in this year's Major League Baseball Playoffs.

Baseball's Midsummer Classic, the All-Star Game -- where opposing teams made up of National League and American League baseball stars democratically elected by baseball fans -- will be played Tuesday night, July 15 at Yankee Stadium in New York.

The Comeback Player of the Year award is given to a player who returns to stardom after having an off year for some reason. Who is going to be the Comeback Player of the Year in the National League this year?

Every year the Hank Aaron Award is given to the best offensive player in the league. So who will win the Hank Aaron Award in the National League in 2007?

Who will win the 2008 National League MVP, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year and Cy Young?

Currently there are 12 managers in Major League Baseball that played catcher in their playing days.

It is no secret that the quality of umpiring has declined considerably over the past twenty years. In fact, I would have to say that umpiring in Major League Baseball has become nothing short of atrocious, and not just behind home plate, but in the field as well.

Here is a list of Major League Baseball players who were born on Long Island

We’ve heard every argument imaginable for the elimination of steroids in Major League Baseball. But let’s suppose for a moment that steroid usage could have good qualities or for once not actually be the reason for our displeasure with baseball’s current state

For the last several years, 750,000 households around the country were in baseball heaven. Thanks to the Major League Baseball "Extra Innings Package," baseball fans could pretty much watch any game, anywhere.

A look back at the 60th Anniversary of the day Jackie Robinson made his debut for the Dodgers in Major League Baseball.

A ranking of the five greatest major league hitters in history based on peak performance. When making this list I only considered the best five year stretch of any players career. I wanted to match the best of the best at their best.

The American League won 8 of the 10 All-Star games played during the decade of the Forties, to give then a 12-4 overall advanatge in the series. This article details the key plays of these 9 contests, as the 1945 game was cancelled due to W W II.

The season is almost over, and a few races are all but decided, but here are the predictions from me.

Things weren't all bad for the Mets in 2007. Here are the best moments from the 2007 season for the New York Mets.

Professional athletes know that enhanced performance gets bigger and better endorsements and makes the difference between a regular career and that of a Star.

Lance Berkman is one of the most feared hitters in major league baseball, and in 2006 he hit 45 home runs and set a record for the Houston Astros with 136 runs batted in. He defines success not by his baseball skills, but by his faith, however.

The American League began to head in the right direction during the 80s, and continued thier good work at the All-Star Game in the 90s, taking 7 of 10 from the National League.

NL domination in the All-Star Game was a fact of life, until the AL began to make progress during the 80s. A grand slam in 1983 got them on the right track.

The New York Mets have already failed to get a deal done with Jorge Posada or Yorvit Torrealba. Who will they target next?

Here are 10 great New York Mets gift ideas for both the young and old alike. All items listed are under $10! Check them out!

The New York Mets are a professional baseball team that plays in Major League Baseball. The Mets play in the East Division of the National League.

David Allen Wright, born December 20, 1982 in Norfolk, Virginia, is a right-handed hitting third baseman (3B) in Major League Baseball (MLB) who plays for the New York Mets of the National League (NL) Eastern Division.

The New York Mets have never had a no-hitter pitched for their team but many of their pitchers threw no-hitters either before or after they were a member of the New York Mets.

Fantasy news and insights surrounding the 2008 New York Mets. Includes projected starters, fantasy gems, duds, and sleepers.