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Biggest Weakness Leads to Mets’ Demise

If there was a symbol of why the Mets failed to make the playoffs for the second straight season, it was their abominable bullpen.

Posted Monday, September 29, 2008 12:42 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Schoeneweis, Scott, Shea Stadium (NYC), Manuel, Jerry

Marlins 4, Mets 2: Mets Say Goodbye to Season and to Shea

For the second consecutive season, the Mets were bounced from postseason contention by the Florida Marlins on the final day of the season, sending off Shea Stadium without October baseball.

Posted Sunday, September 28, 2008 5:26 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers

A Changeup Keeps the Marlins Guessing and the Mets’ Hopes Alive

When the Mets needed their long, stressful season saved for at least one more day Saturday, they relied on Santana. When Santana needed to save that season, he relied on his changeup.

Posted Saturday, September 27, 2008 8:58 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Santana, Johan

Mets 2, Marlins 0: Santana Plays the Role of Ace as Mets Survive

One-named status is reserved for icons and superstars, and Johan Santana reinforced his standing Saturday by single-handedly keeping the Mets’ season alive with a stellar performance.

Posted Saturday, September 27, 2008 4:19 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Santana, Johan

Marlins Visit With Goal Of Spoiling Mets’ Plans

For the second consecutive September, the Marlins are the feisty team that is trying to use one weekend to spoil what has taken the Mets six months to build.

Posted Friday, September 26, 2008 11:35 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Playoff Games

Mets Notebook: Mets Could Pitch Santana on Short Rest

Despite throwing a career-high 125 pitches Tuesday against Chicago, Johan Santana said he would be available to pitch before Sunday’s regular season finale.

Posted Friday, September 26, 2008 8:21 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Santana, Johan, Milwaukee Brewers

Major League Roundup: Marlins Fall Further After Reds Rally to Win

Joey Votto homered and doubled and pushed the Florida Marlins to the brink of elimination and gave fans a sweet way to remember the Reds’ final home game.

Posted Monday, September 22, 2008 9:44 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Florida Marlins, Cincinnati Reds

Major League Roundup: Marlins Top Phillies and Take the Series

Ricky Nolasco struck out eight in seven and two-thirds innings and Luis Gonzalez homered to lead the Florida Marlins to a 7-3 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Posted Wednesday, September 10, 2008 11:33 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Florida Marlins, Gonzalez, Luis

Mets 6, Marlins 2: Martínez Shows Strength in Mets Win Over Marlins

A strong performance from Pedro Martínez combined with home runs from Carlos Beltrán, Nick Evans and David Wright led New York to a 6-2 win over Florida.

Posted Sunday, August 31, 2008 4:56 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Martinez, Pedro, Florida Marlins

Marlins 4, Mets 3: Clinging to First in East, Mets Can’t Hold a Lead

The Mets lost to the Florida Marlins when Aaron Heilman walked Josh Willingham with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday night.

Posted Saturday, August 30, 2008 11:06 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Pelfrey, Mike, Heilman, Aaron

Mets 5, Marlins 4: Beltrán’s Slam Caps Mets’ Rally

A blast by Carlos Beltrán gave the Mets a victory and a two-game lead in the National League East over the second-place Philadelphia Phillies.

Posted Friday, August 29, 2008 11:35 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Beltran, Carlos, National League

Johnson’s Rebuilt Elbow Bolsters Marlins’ Strength

Josh Johnson continued his successful streak since returning from reconstructive elbow surgery by guiding the Florida Marlins past the Mets.

Posted Sunday, August 10, 2008 10:10 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Florida Marlins, Sabathia, C C, Johnson, Josh

Marlins 8, Mets 2: Dreary Effort From Pelfrey Sinks Mets

The Marlins tagged Mike Pelfrey for seven hits and six runs while the Mets’ offense failed to handle Florida pitcher Josh Johnson for the second time in two weeks.

Posted Sunday, August 10, 2008 5:05 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Pelfrey, Mike

Mets 8, Marlins 6: Rookie and Veteran, Up from Minors, Propel Mets

Daniel Murphy hit a fastball over the left-field fence for a two-run home run, his first homer in the majors, leading the Mets to victory over the Florida Marlins.

Posted Saturday, August 09, 2008 11:25 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Florida Marlins, National League, Murphy, Daniel

Mets 3, Marlins 0: Mets Start Well; More Important, They Finish

Oliver Pérez, the starter and winner for the Mets on Friday, was more than impressive, throwing seven scoreless innings for the Mets.

Posted Friday, August 08, 2008 10:55 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Pérez, Oliver

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