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Chipper Jones Talks Mets Baseball

The past two seasons have seen the Mets and Phillies engage in a war of words. But the Phillies have gotten it done on the field, winning the division in both seasons. Jimmy Rollins, Carlos Beltran, Cole Hamels, John Maine, and Francisco Rodriguez have all gotten involved.

Chipper Jones finally landed the Atlanta Braves on the trash-talking map this week in an interview with The Sporting News. From the interview:

We won for 14 consecutive years, and

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April 6, 2009- Mets at Reds

Johan Santana vs. TBD

The Mets get the 2009 season started on the road and come home to their first game at Citi Field on April 13th 7:10pm vs. San Diego.

Audio: Boras And Heyman On WFAN

Agent Scott Boras talks to Mike Francesa about the free agent market this year. The economy’s impact on players contracts is discussed.

Scott Boras audio

SI’s Jon Heyman joins Mike Francesa to talk about the latest hot stove news.

Jon Heyman audio

NYC Gives Up Citi Field Luxury Box

Mayor Bloomberg’s administration had negotiated a deal to have luxury boxes at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field during the financing deal for the new stadiums. After criticism emerged about the deals and with Bloomberg facing re-election, the City has given up the boxes.

It’s hard to understand how a government entity would even justify paying for luxury boxes. My understanding is that they go for mid- six figures.

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