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What should Mets do at catcher? It's Francisco Alvarez's job, everyone else playing for 2nd string
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Francisco Alvarez fell short on defense in first Mets start
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Why Mets, Fans Shouldn't Hit Panic Button with Brett Baty, Francisco Álvarez - Sports Illustrated New York Mets News, Analysis and More
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Mets likely to keep Francisco Alvarez around, even if he can't play
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Francisco Alvarez discusses Mets' loses, home runs, confidence
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Mets avoid disaster with Francisco Alvarez injury
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Francisco Alvarez fell short on defense in first Mets start
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New York Mets fans react to top prospect Francisco Alvarez being sent down to minor leagues: He's not trending well What a terrible spring he had
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez lost a triple due to premature celebration