Category Archives: 09-10 Offseason

8 Reasons Sammy Sosa is Fading

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

For a brief time early in his career, Sammy Sosa was a “Palehose” — meaning, a member of the White Sox. Now, he’s a “pale face” — meaning, literally, his face has paled. The picture here is a recent one … Continue reading →

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To All You Yankee Rooters

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Not long ago, I gave you five reasons to root for the Phillies in the World Series. Which team to pull for was a difficult decision for any Mets fan. But now that the World Serious is over, and the … Continue reading →

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Is Adrian Gonzalez Worth It?

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Matt Himelfarb

This winter will be abuzz with rumors surrounding San Diego Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. Some think his breakout 2009 season is a fluke, while others believe he’s on the brink of superstardom. In a well-researched article, contributing stathead Matt … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Chip Hale for Third Base

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

While it’s true that third baseman David Wright had a dropoff in power production in 2009, he’s not being replaced. However, Razor Shines, the third base coach in 2009, is being replaced — by Chip Hale. According to Adam Rubin, … Continue reading →

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Can Craig Hansen Get the Monkey Off His Back?

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Joe Janish

Craig Hansen was chosen with the 26th overall pick of the June 2005 draft by Boston Red Sox, and made his MLB debut less than three months later, smack in the middle of a heated pennant race. Hansen was not … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Luis Castillo

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

Except for that one matter of a dropped popup in the bottom of the ninth inning of a Yankees game, Luis Castillo played as well as anyone could have expected — and far beyond the expectations of most Mets fans. … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons Mets Fans Should Root for the Phillies

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

It’s a Mets fan’s worst nightmare: Phillies vs. Yankees in the World Series. Many will simply avoid the Fall Classic altogether. The rest will begrudgingly watch — but it’s darn near impossible to invest yourself in a ballgame without pulling … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Brian Schneider

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

There was a time that Brian Schneider was an agile receiver with a great glove, strong arm, and the added bonus of some pop in his bat. In fact I can remember when Omar Minaya was GM of the Expos, … Continue reading →

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