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Mets, Yoenis Cespedes agree to three-year, $75 million deal – New
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NY Mets starting lineup won't feature top prospect Francisco
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Mets plan to use top prospect Francisco Alvarez as a backup while
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Benches empty after Francisco Alvarez takes exception to HBP
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Francisco Alvarez fell short on defense in first Mets start
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Mets to call up top prospect Francisco Álvarez for huge series vs
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Braves take 1-0 World Series lead over Astros
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Francisco Alvarez: NY Mets to call up top prospect according to
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Brodie Van Wagenen points to 3 improvements for Mets heading into