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Wilmer Flores cries on field amid trade rumors
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Wilmer Flores says Tim Teufel's personal, positive touch with Mets players will be missed – New York Daily News
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Mets blow out Nationals again for 5th straight win - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Torrid Flores keeps going deep for 51s
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Even Chipper Jones gets it: “The New York Mets have basically dominated this division…they've beaten up on us, they're 9-2 against the Phillies and they're killing the Marlins. They've beaten (Sandy) Alcantara
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The 30 MLB power rankings: Injuries taking their toll - Sports Illustrated
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Wilmer Flores changed baseball history by crying
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Giants' rookie catcher Patrick Bailey beats Mets with late home run
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Why Mets have to believe they're still in NL playoff race