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| Maple Street Press Mets Annual 2009 |
| Edited by Matt Silverman and Greg Spira |
| PRICE: $12.99 |
| ISSN/ISBN: 1942-0560 |
| TRIM SIZE: 8 x 10.81 |
| PUB DATE: February 2009 |
| PAGES: 128 | |
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 What can you say about the 2008 Mets? Another promising season derailed in gut-wrenching fashion. However, there are plenty of signs pointing to a playoff run in 2009: Johan Sanatana coming to New York and pitching as advertised, the signing of bullpen help, and the star-studded lineup to name three.
With so much to look forward to as the season approaches-including a new ballpark- there's no way some national baseball preview magazine can cover all the storylines as a true fan demands. But Maple Street Press Mets Annual 2009 delivers 128 pages of Mets-specific analysis, along with beautiful full color photography to tide you over until Opening Day, and beyond, including:
- New this year: full color, graphical scouting reports on each player in the Mets lineup. Wondering how often K-Rod comes in with a deadly, first pitch slider? What Santana's go-to pitch is when he needs the K? How often Delgado chases the ball in the dirt? These pages have it all, including a season preview and profiles of each potential contributor.
- The opening of Citi Field is a momentous occasion. Get a sneak peek into how the park will affect the team on the field and the fans watching, from the higher outfield fences, to the new food offerings.
- Of course, despite themselves, Mets fans will also miss Shea. Look back at some of its greatest moments, including its opening year, the numerous second-place teams it has seen, the Magical 1969 team, and the 1984 squad that instigated a revival.
- Omar Minaya has never been afraid to make the bold move, from Beltran and Pedro, to Santana and K-Rod. Famed sports economist Vince Gennaro, author of Diamond Dollars, reviews Minaya's moves to determine if the Mets have gotten the expected value.
- Despite the bitter end, Jerry Manuel has to be deemed a success in his first season at the helm. Find out some of the philosophies and character traits that make him tick.
Of course, that's not all. The Mets' minor league system is dissected in great detail to determine the Top 10 pitching and hitting prospects, with an in-depth look at how top prospect Fernando Martinez is hoping to shake the "injury prone" label and contribute to the big league club-as soon as this year.
It's all packed into 128 pages of information written by Mets fans for Mets fans. At $12.99, the Maple Street Press Mets Annual 2009 is unmatched for the level and amount of information it presents and is an essential guide for the serious Mets fan.
Available on newsstands throughout the Tri-State area on March 3.
Shipping from MapleStreetPress.com on February 16.
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Dave Singer  out of 5 | March 27, 2009 |
| Just finished my copy of the 2009 Maple Street Press Mets Annual, and I want to let you know what a terrific read it is.
The editors, Matt Silverman and Greg Spira, are both well-known to Mets fans. They did a masterful job writing and editing what really is the standard by which all other individual team compilations should be measured.
Matt's website, MetSilverman, is one of my daily stops. His thoughtful writing combines intellect, an analysts eye for detail, a great sense of humor, and a vast knowledge of Mets history.
In the Annual itself you'll find pieces by a bunch of our favorites, to include my good friend Ted Berg, Jon Springer, Howard Megdal (an extremely talented sports author), Andy Esposito and many more.
The annual itself is a great value, contains about 30 articles, has every number a stat-head could want, and has some really nice features on history, the new stadium, the 1969 team, a wonderful piece featuring Keith Hernandez, discussion of draft needs, a section on our best prospects, and some other terrific bennies like the schedule, stat breakdowns and much more.
So if you're looking for a quality product to sink your teeth into as we near opening day, this comes with my highest recommendation.
The book is carried at many newsstands and bookstores in the New York metropolitan areas, and you can always order it directly from Maple Street Press. |
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Santanarific
Greg Spira's article from MSP Mets Annual 2009 on the potential greatness of Johan Santana for the Mets organization.
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New Home, Old Worries: Can the Mets Change their Stripes at Citi Field?
by Greg Spira and Matthew Silverman
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2009 Mets Projections
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Scouting Reports
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50 Greatest Mets Seasons
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Santanarific: Johan Conjures Images of Seaver and dOC
by Greg Spira
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Replace Mets: Delivering in the Time of Need
by Joe McDonald
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Comebacker: Tatis Tops List of Unexpected Surprises
by Matthew Silverman
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Shea Memoir: Unobstructed View of Greatness
by Michael J. Bleiawa
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A Cut Above: No Longer Interim, Manuel moves Mets
by Jon Springer
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Money on the Table: Will 2009 be The Year for Minaya's Mets?
by Vince Gennaro
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Keys to the Citi: New Home Promises a Whole New Ballgame
by Tara Krieger
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Home Plates: Citi Food Will Be Very New York, Very Good
by Jon Springer
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Around the League: Power Bats and Arms? Yes. Powerhouse? Inquire within...
by Ted Berg
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2009 Mets Schedule
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2009 Mets Roster
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Minor Upgrade: Armed and Ready for the Future
by Toby Hyde
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Minor League Statistics
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Needs Met: 2008 Draft Helps Fill Holes in the Farm System
by Mike Emeigh
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Still the One: Fernando Martinez Can Hit, But Will He Stay Healthy?
by Evan Drelich
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Shuffling off to Buffalo: An Upstate Odyssey That Landed the Newest Mets Affiliate
by Greg Spira
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Buffalo Redux: The Once and Future Triple A Home of the Mets
by Michael J. Bleiawa
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Mets Affiliates 2009 Schedules
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There Are Some Words: The '69 Team Turns 40, But It Never Gets Old
by Greg W. Prince
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As The Worm Turns: The Silver Anniversary of a Golden Season
by Dan Schlossberg
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Stepping Forward: Keith Hernandez Recalls How It All Changed in 1984
by Matthew Silverman
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1984 Acquisitions
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Seconds, Anyone?: The Susan Lucci Playoffs
by Howard Megdal
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Opening Jitters: The First Years for the Mets at the Polo Grounds and Shea
by Andy Esposito
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Shea Memoir: Living in the Past
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