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How Francisco Lindor is benefiting from the Mets' new simplified approach, paving the way to be among MLB's best hitting teams
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Mets, Marlins 2023 Opening Day FAQ
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Francona on ban of shifts: 'Hit the ball the other way
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Mets, Francisco Lindor extension talks to begin this week: report
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Column: MLB finally takes much-needed steps to speed up game
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Franciso Lindor isn't hating new MLB rule changes
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Impact of new rules during Spring Training 2023
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MLB - SS Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets reportedly agree to 10-year extension, per Jon Heyman.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor adjusting to new MLB defensive rules
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How do the Mets look? We asked the SB Nation National League East - Amazin' Avenue
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Mets' Francisco Lindor thinks MLB shift ban will allow defenders 'to make crazy plays