2010 New York Mets MLB Preview:
In 2007 and 2008, the New York Mets were edged out of the playoffs late in the season, in a bitter end for faithful fans. The 2009 season was anything but sweet for a club that was decimated by injuries to its star players. But the 2010 New York Mets are so close to a National League East title they can taste it.
It takes a complete team to capture a division title - starting pitching, sound base running, run-producers, a reliable bullpen - and the Mets have just about all of it. Two-time Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana will return as the staff's ace this year after compiling 29 wins and sporting a miniscule ERA for the team over the last two seasons.
While Santana is certainly capable of pitching deep into ballgames, he definitely won't have to. A solid bullpen led by closer Francisco "K-Rod" Rodriguez - who owns the MLB record for saves in a season - will get the 2010 New York Mets through the late innings by dazzling opposing hitters.
With bated breath Mets fans will see how superstar shortstop Jose Reyes can rebound from last year's injury and await the return of slugger Carlos Beltran to round out their powerful lineup, which is anchored by franchise player David Wright.
NEW YORK METS INFORMATION:
Founded: 1962
Location: New York City, New York
Stadium: Citi Field
Conference: National League
Division: East Division
Rivals: Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees
Notable Players: Nolan Ryan, Tom Seaver, Gary Carter
New York Mets World Series Title: 2, last World Series title: 1986
New York Mets NL Championships: 4, last NL Championship: 2000
The New York Mets play baseball in the East Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Mets franchise was founded in 1962 and named after another baseball club, the New York Metropolitans who played in the late 1800's. The Mets would win World Series titles in 1969 and 1986. The Mets have off and on been stuck with (and at times even cultivated) a "lovable loser" image. The current team, however, means business and with a strong lineup and a new stadium in the works, the Mets have a bright future ahead.
The New York Mets currently play in the new Citi Field stadium in Flushing, New York. Opened in April 2009, the new 41,800 capacity statdium is an architectural nod to old Ebbetts Field from the outside. The entrance area is called the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, named after the legandary Brooklyn Dodger. The stadium is a flagship inner city stadium for Major League Baseball and a good home for the beloved Mets. Buy New York Mets tickets today and watch the team fight for the top spot in the city and a long playoff run!
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