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Friday May 10 | The New York Times

Bats: The Secret of Baxter's Success

In trying to figure out why Mike Baxter has been such a good pinch hitter for the Mets, Manager Terry Collins pointed to his attention to detail.

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Related Topix: Sports, Mike Baxter, Scott Hairston

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'Stolen Valor Act' Makes it a Crime to Lie About Being Decorated

unearned glory But only if the lie is meant to materially enrich one's self

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Wed Mar 13, 2013

The Providence Journal

Mortensen 'bummed' about elimination of fake-to-third, throw-to-first

One of the banes of the modern baseball fan is officially prohibited starting this season: Pitchers will no longer be able to fake to third and throw to first in an effort to pick off an unsuspecting runner.

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Related Topix: Sports, Clayton Mortensen, Baseball Players

Mon Feb 18, 2013

Amazin' Avenue

Community Projection: John Buck

Remember Mets Opening Day 2011? Mike Pelfrey was on the mound, Willie Harris started in left field, and John Buck hit a grand slam to lead the Marlins to a 6-2 win in Miami.

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Thu Jan 17, 2013

Amazin' Avenue

This Date In Mets History: January 17 - Willie Harris Leaps At Chance To Play In New York

One year ago today free agent Willie Harris signed with the Mets . Having Harris on board meant, at the very least, he wouldn't be able to break our hearts with his lunging/diving/leaping/oh-no-you-didn't grabs of balls in flight that were surely destined for greater things.

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Tue Oct 30, 2012

Amazin' Avenue

This Date in Mets History: October 30 - 2012 NLCS MVP, Birthday Boy

Happy birthday, Marco Scutaro ! As if the son of a gun needs a pick-me-up. Marco, of course, was MVP of last week's NLCS, connecting on 14 hits in 28 tries.

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