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Mets-Phillies Preview After being booed off the mound during his home debut for the New York Mets, Johan Santana might be happy to be back on the road. He'll try to rebound from that lackluster outing Friday night, but will have to do it by starting opposite the dominant Cole Hamels when the Mets open a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies. Santana (1-2, 3.05 ERA), who signed a $137.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Mets - Mets-Phillies Preview", url: "http://www.metsville.com/mets-mets-phillies-preview" }); Read More

Mets travel to Philadelphia to take on the Phillies. Game starts at 7:05 EST.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies", url: "http://www.metsville.com/new-york-mets-vs-philadelphia-phillies" }); Read More

Pedro optimistic about return date Pedro optimistic about return date One day after Mets general manager Omar Minaya suggested Pedro Martinez might not return to active duty until late May or early June, Martinez was quoted as having said his recovery may be shorter instead of longer.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Mets - Pedro optimistic about return date", url: "http://www.metsville.com/mets-pedro-optimistic-about-return-date" }); Read More

I know that teams cannot retire uniform numbers of all great players. Yet I wonder when I see Moises Alou wearing No. 18. When do you think the Mets might consider retiring Nos. 17 and 18 for Keith Hernandez and Darryl Strawberry, respectively? I guess it is premature, but I would also like to see them consider No. 31 for Mike Piazza, too. We should celebrate those who have had great careers and left their mark on the Mets. -- Barry F., Magnolia, ... Read More

NEW YORK -- Though Ryan Church still calls his old Nationals teammates regularly, talking and joking and preserving their friendship, he knows the implications of the upcoming series. His Mets need to win, and that means the Nats need to lose. "It's going to be good to get out there and play against guys I played with," Church said. "But at the same time, they're the enemy now." Church felt a bit slighted after his departure from Washington this winter, part of the trade ... Read More

NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball has chosen to anchor its Jackie Robinson Day festivities at Shea Stadium this year, and that's telling. Though the Dodgers will always call Robinson one of their own -- and all of baseball has a right to do the same -- the Mets consider themselves stewards, in a way, of Robinson's legacy. This was the Major League city that he first called home, and the Mets feel a responsibility to honor it. "Remember," Mets COO Jeff Wilpon ... Read More

The New York Mets begin a 3 game Home stand at Shea Stadium vs. Washington Nationals. Game begins at 7:10pm ESTSHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals", url: "http://www.metsville.com/new-york-mets-vs-washington-nationals" }); Read More