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Mets, fans talking up another Martinez
Journal News (White Plains, NY), March 12, 2008
A look at Fernando Martinez, the Mets' number one prospect.
Tags: Fernando Martinez.


Former Boston Braves great dies
Palm Beach Post, April 15, 2008
After his playing career, Tommy Holmes worked for the Mets. He was on hand at Shea when Pete Rose broke his National League hitting streak record. This is his obituary.
Tags: Tommy Holmes.


Pals Go To Bat For Randolph: Equate Willie's firing with 'classlessness'
New York Daily News, June 18, 2008
The late-night West-Coast firing of manager Willie Randolph is seen as a cowardly act by the Mets.
Tags: Omar Minaya, Willie Randolph.


Minaya: It was time to do it
Newsday, June 18, 2008
The Mets took a lot of heat for firing manager Willie Randolph during a West Coast trip, while it was the middle of the night back home.
Tags: Omar Minaya, Willie Randolph, Jeff Wilpon.


For Ex-Mets, End is a Cruel Choke
New York Daily News, September 29, 2008
Stars from the Mets' past gathered for the last game at Shea Stadium, but saw a disillusioning finish to what had been a promising season.
Tags: Dwight Gooden, Mike Piazza, Tom Seaver.


No Easy Answers: Mets have many holes, few fixes as they try to regroup yet again
New York Daily News, September 29, 2008
Looking ahead at what's next for the Mets after the disappointing end to the 2008 season.


Despite loss, fans stay for stars
Newsday, September 29, 2008
The Mets' season came to a heartbreaking end, but the post-game ceremony to close Shea Stadium went on.
Tags: Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry.


Brutal way to Shea goodbye
Newsday, September 29, 2008
Newsday's account of the last game at Shea Stadium.


Flamboyant star pitcher for Pirates in the 1970s
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 20, 2008
Obituary of former pitcher Dock Ellis.
Tags: Dock Ellis.


Arthur deserves media monument
Newsday, March 26, 2009
Although this obituary/eulogy emphasizes Arthur Richman's time with the Yankees, he worked for the Mets for over two decades, from 1966 to 1988.
Tags: Arthur Richman.


No Place Like Home For Fans
New York Daily News, April 13, 2009
Shea Stadium is gone, and it's time to inaugurate the Mets' new home, Citi Field. By Mike Lupica.


Castillo has team feeling glove-sick
New York Daily News, June 13, 2009
In one of the more infamous plays in Mets history, Luis Castillo dropped what was about to be a game-ending pop fly, but instead became an immediate Yankee victory.
Tags: Luis Castillo, Francisco Rodriguez.


Tony Turns Met Farm Into Zoo; Shirtless Bernazard dares minor leaguers to fight, say sources
New York Daily News, July 22, 2009
This story pretty much speaks for itself!
Tags: Tony Bernazard.


Ex-Met Carlton Willey, 78
Newsday, July 23, 2009
Obituary of Carlton Willey, who pitched for the Milwaukee Braves for five years before joining the Mets. His niche in Mets history is that he was their first pitcher to hit a grand slam.
Tags: Carl Willey.


Shea organist dead at 94
New York Daily News, January 31, 2010
Obituary of former Shea Stadium organist Jane Jarvis, "Shea's Queen of Melody".
Tags: Jane Jarvis.


Former Sox voice embodied Veeck's 'fun' approach
Chicago Tribune, June 27, 2010
Obituary of 1982 Mets broadcaster Lorn Brown
Tags: Lorn Brown.


Joe Frazier, 88; managed Mets for '76 season
Boston Globe, February 19, 2011
Obituary of former Mets manager Joe Frazier.
Tags: Joe Frazier.


End of 'Summer'
Newsday, February 28, 2011
Obituary of Hall-of-Fame outfielder Duke Snider of the Brooklyn Dodgers and later, the New York Mets.
Tags: Duke Snider.


Ex-Met, later movie actor Greg Goossen, 65
New York Daily News, March 2, 2011
Obituary of former Mets catcher Greg Goossen.
Tags: Greg Goossen.


O'SHAUGHNESSY
Newsday, August 8, 2011
Death notice for Harold W. O'Shaughnessy, who served in the Mets front office for 23 years.
Tags: Harold W. O'Shaughnessy.

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