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  Kingsport, Tennessee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kingsport is a city located in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
Initially chartered in 1917, Kingsport was the first city with a modern urban design and among the first municipalities with a city manager form of government and a school system built on a model developed at Columbia University.
The vessel SS Kingsport Victory, which later became USNS Kingsport, was named in honor of the city.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kingsport,_Tennessee   (545 words)

  
 Flushing Local   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Mets cunning plan of lulling all the wild card rivals into a peaceful sense of security by losing as many consecutive games as possible on their latest road trip may soon be all for naught.
The Mets remind me of a woman who keeps clinging to a guy she knows is never going to get his act together because she insists that she can change him.
On the FAN, one of the Mets announcers (I can't recall which) remarked that the standardized re-configuration of the strike zone away from a squat wide zone towards a narrower, higher zone is having the unintended consequence of making it difficult-to-impossible for pitchers with Glavine's kind of stuff to survive.
www.flushinglocal.com   (7636 words)

  
 Scout.com: Scouting Mets' Prospect # 6: Jamar Hill
Kingsport manager Mookie Wilson has compared Hill to big league veteran Reggie Sanders – "Without the injuries," Hill cautions – and the talented young outfielder has his eyes set on starting 2005 at Double-A Binghamton.
Two years ago, the Mets were really devoid of any real threat in the outfield among their prospects.
It will be interesting to see if the Mets make the commitment to Diaz in their outfield after a very good AAA debut in 2004, or use him as a trading piece for an established Major League talent.
mets.scout.com /2/347445.html   (2126 words)

  
 Scout.com: 2005 Kingsport Pitching Prospect Review
Here are the pitchers that amassed at least 30 innings for the Kingsport Mets and did not have more than 40 innings at a higher level.
Marte pitched for both the GCL Mets and the Kingsport Mets in 2004.
Drafted in the 36th round of the 2005 MLB Draft out of the University of Southern Alabama, Simmons was solid, albeit unspectacular in his professional debut with the Kingsport Mets this past season.
mets.scout.com /2/459609.html   (1232 words)

  
 New York Daily News - Mets - Hidalgo wants to stay with Mets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Mets don't figure to offer arbitration to any of their free agents - Al Leiter, Ricky Bottalico, Hidalgo and DeJean - and would forfeit negotiating rights until May 1 if deals can't be reached today.
The attempt to re-sign Hidalgo is also of significance because it seemingly signals the Mets' confidence in their ability to trade Cliff Floyd.
The Mets already have offered a vesting option for a fourth year, and eventually could guarantee the 2008 money, while the Red Sox are reluctant even to guarantee the third year.
www.nydailynews.com /sports/baseball/mets/story/259560p-222331c.html   (651 words)

  
 Untitled   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Instead the Mets left him in Kingsport again last season and his play seemed to suffer because of it.
He hit.303 for the Mets Kingsport team and showed a good eye at the plate as well.
In college he was a successful outfielder and pitcher but the Mets decided to use him in the outfield instead.
www.amazinz.com /minors/10OFprospects_p2.html   (723 words)

  
 Kingsport Mets vs Danville Braves   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Kingsport Mets 4th - Vines, C to p for Villa, K. Pietsch, S grounded out to 3b.
Kingsport Mets 8th - Endl, B to p for Vines, C. Garcia, T flied out to lf.
Kingsport Mets 9th - Paul, J to p for Endl, B. Petersen, J grounded out to ss.
www.dbraves.com /071904box.htm   (910 words)

  
 NY Sports Day - Independent Kingsport Mets Coverage
These coaches are there to train the players in the farm system their specific skills and get them to the next level in their development.
Now the Mets have some familiar names teaching the younger players in their roles as instructors.
We are not endorsed by or affiliated with the Kingsport Mets, NY Mets, Appy League, MLB or any other professional sports association or franchise.
www.nysportsday.com /mets/kmets   (275 words)

  
 Kingsport Mets vs Danville Braves   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Automated ScoreBook Kingsport Mets at Danville Braves Jul 17, 2004 at Danville,VA (American Legion 325) Kingsport Mets 4 (10-15) Danville Braves 9 (14-12) Player AB R H BI Player AB R H BI --------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Triplett, R ss.............
The Automated ScoreBook Kingsport Mets at Danville Braves - Play-by-Play Jul 17, 2004 at Danville,VA (American Legion 325) Score by Innings R H E ------------------------------------------- Kingsport Mets......
Kingsport Mets 7th - Payano, N to p for Harrison, M. Bergeron, J walked.
www.dbraves.com /071704box.htm   (949 words)

  
 Kingsport Mets News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Kingsport Mets news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
Kingsport ends season 32-36, finishes fourth in Appy's West Division race
The Kingsport Mets concluded the 2004 Appalachian League season with an 8-1 loss to the Bluefield Orioles.
www.topix.net /minor-league-baseball/kingsport-mets   (141 words)

  
 NY Sports Day - Independent New York Mets Coverage
Because that was your age, in the summer of ’69, when you became the face of a franchise.
The Mets entered into a three-way drawing with the Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies and New York won.
The first trade was Wednesday, when according to multiple news outlets, the Mets sent disgruntled outfielder Mike Cameron to the San Diego Padres for outfielder/first baseman Xavier Nady.
mofosports.net /mets   (630 words)

  
 Baseball Reloaded - Analysis, musings, thoughts, and rants, focused on the Mets.
The Mets have recovered from a horrible start and are close to.500.
I personally think the Mets should promote somebody from their minor leagues, but I haven't done any research on who.
Now this happens, right when it seemed like the Mets were beginning to build a solid foundation to make a run at the division for years in a row.
www.baseballreloaded.com   (1909 words)

  
 Bluefield Daily Telegraph   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
BLUEFIELD - In their season finale, the Bluefield Orioles made the home crowd happy with an 8-1 win over the Kingsport Mets, Monday night at Bowen Field.
Kingsport would score its only run in the second.
Juan Pascual would retire the Mets in order in the third, fourth and fifth innings, leaving with one out and one on in the sixth.
www.bdtonline.com /articles/2004/08/31/sports/02tueorioles.txt   (344 words)

  
 Former Tar Heel Jesse Levis Named Manager of Kingsport Mets :: Levis played with the Brewers and Indians from 1992-2001.
KINGSPORT, Tenn. - The Kingsport Mets have announced that former University of North Carolina and major league catcher Jesse Levis will manage the team for the 2005 season.
He finished his playing career last season in the Mets organization with the AAA Norfolk Tides.
Levis replaces longtime Mets outfielder Mookie Wilson who served as KMets skipper the last two seasons.
tarheelblue.collegesports.com /sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/012105aad.html   (316 words)

  
 roanoke.com - Baseball Stories -Jays' bats fall silent when it counts
The visiting Mets used one-run rallies in the first, fourth and fifth innings to chip away at the deficit, then took the lead with a four-run seventh.
Kingsport relievers held the Blue Jays to five baserunners in the final six innings of the game.
Kingsport then brought in closer David Smith, who did his job by getting the last hitter to ground out.
www.roanoke.com /outdoors/flyfishing/9297.html   (602 words)

  
 Kingsport Mets - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The team, which plays in the Appalachian League, is a Rookie League affiliate of Major League Baseball's New York Mets.
The Kingsport Mets play their home games at Hunter Wright Stadium.
This page was last modified 21:37, 18 September 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kingsport_Mets   (70 words)

  
 FOXSports.com - MLB- New York Mets Team Front
The Mets have four priorities -- a closer, a power-hitting first baseman, a catcher and a second baseman -- and they could fill two of them in a trade with the Devil Rays.
News: According to Newsday, the Mets are open to trading Kris Benson or Steve Trachsel in order to land a bat.
The Mets could also try to do something with Benson in exchange for a fairly high-priced first or second baseman.
msn.foxsports.com /mlb/team/71607   (432 words)

  
 Scout.com
The New York Mets drafted outfielder Greg Gonzalez with their 28th round pick in the 2005 draft out of Cal State-Chico.
Gonzalez immediately impressed the Mets' brass with his contact hitting and plus speed with the Brooklyn Cyclones in his professional debut.
Ranking #47 among the Mets' Top 50 prospects, here is a scouting report on Greg Gonzalez.
story.scout.com /a.z?s=228&p=2&c=457426&ssf=1&.../2/457426.html   (151 words)

  
 Williams College | Sports Information
Former Eph standout Jabe Bergeron '04 is starting to feel comfortable in Kingsport, TN where he plays 1B and DH for the Kingsport Mets in the Appalachian Rookie League and that is sure to make opposing pitchers feel uncomfortable.
Bergeron went 4-5 last night with a HR and four RBIs as Kingsport finally ended their losing streak at eight with an 8-3 win over Princeton.
In a little less than two weeks Bergeron has raised his batting average 50 points to.290 and he has now driven in 10 runs.
www.williams.edu /athletics/news.php?id=7586   (130 words)

  
 TDEC: News Release 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Washington County Recycling, and the Kingsport Mets are working together to make disposal of used motor oil easy and convenient for do-it-yourselfers.
All Gray Convenience Center recyclers will have an opportunity to participate in a short survey and receive a Kingsport Mets baseball and other recycling giveaways.
The Kingsport Mets mascot will make an appearance at the event Saturday morning.
www.state.tn.us /environment/news/release/2004/Jul/TriCitiesMets.php   (235 words)

  
 Glenn Kushma shortstop Limeport Bulls
Glenn came to Limeport after a standout career at Emmaus High School.
After high school, Kushma played for the Kingsport TN Mets (NY Mets minor league organization - Appalachian League).
He has also played for the Scranton Wilkes-Barre Twins (Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League), the Limeport Dodgers, and the Catasauqua Black Soxs.
limportbulls.homestead.com /kushma.html   (259 words)

  
 Hunter Wright Stadium - Kingsport, TN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Hunter Wright Stadium - Kingsport, TN Hunter Wright Stadium
Hunter Wright Stadium is one of four Appalachian League parks within about a 20 mile radius, joining Johnson City, Elizabethton, and Bristol.
For additional information on the team or events at this park, I would recommend visiting the team web site which I have a link to above (if applicable).
www.ballparkreviews.com /kport/kport.htm   (152 words)

  
 Win tickets to see the Kingsport Mets in action!
Win tickets to see the Kingsport Mets in action!
will be giving away a set-of-four tickets to see the Kingsport Mets at Hunter Wright Stadium in Kingsport.
Employees of Kingsport Publishing Company and participating sponsors are ineligible to win.
www.gotricities.com /contests/kmets.html   (47 words)

  
 The Baseball Fanatic -- New York Mets
Fastball: New York Mets New York Mets - MLB@Bat
Capital City Bombers (A) Pittsfield Mets (Short Season A) Kingsport Mets (Rookie)
If you have a New York Mets link that you would like included or if I have included one that you would like me to take off, click
www.geocities.com /Colosseum/Dugout/5277/mets.html   (126 words)

  
 Hagerstown Suns Professional Baseball - Official Web Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
INF Yury Santana was received from the Brooklyn Cyclones of the NY-Penn League.
INF Jose Coronado received from Kingsport Mets of the Appalacian League
LHP Joe Williams was received onto roster from the Gulf Coast League Mets
www.hagerstownsuns.com /transactions.html   (707 words)

  
 Kingsport Mets - Sports & Recreation - Kingsport, TN, 37660-4844 - Citysearch
Kingsport Mets - Sports & Recreation - Kingsport, TN, 37660-4844 - Citysearch
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tricities.citysearch.com /profile/9384451   (129 words)

  
 Selected Ballparks of the Appalachian League
One of the newest stadiums in the Appalachian League.
The pride and joy of many a Kingsport Mets fan.
Danville Braves reside in one of the more modern Appalachian League Ballparks (build in 1993).
www.unc.edu /~tarnel/appy.htm   (373 words)

  
 Directory - Sports: Baseball: Minor League: Leagues: Rookie: Appalachian League: Kingsport
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Kingsport Mets  · Official website of the Kingsport, Tennessee minor league baseball team.
OurSports Central - Kingsport Mets  · cached · Scores, press releases, and stories concerning this minor league team.
www.incywincy.com /default?p=239514   (56 words)

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