Category Archives: 10-11 Offseason

Mets Should Consider Trading Mike Pelfrey

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

This is an article written by Matt Himelfarb After a disappointing 2009, Mike Pelfrey rebounded big time in 2010, going 15-9 with a 3.66 ERA in 204 innings pitched. With Johan Santana expected to be sidelined until at least Opening … Continue reading →

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Davey’s Reasoning Doesn’t Compute

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Joe Janish

Davey Johnson’s opinion on who should be the next Mets manager was recently reported by The New York Post, but his supporting reasoning doesn’t quite make sense.

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Will Fans Give Collins or Melvin Time To Win?

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Joe Janish

If the people voicing their opinion on the internets (via polls, blogs, blog comments, twitter, facebook, etc.) are any indication, then the majority of Mets fans would like to see Wally Backman installed as manager of the New York Mets … Continue reading →

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Video of Fiery Bob Melvin

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

For those Mets fans concerned that Bob Melvin has no spunk, herewith is a pair of incidents showing that he can be quite stern and vehement in disagreements with umpire’s calls.

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Bob Melvin Post-Interview

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, this is Bob Melvin answering questions after his second interview with the Mets brass. If there was going to be a movie made about Bob Melvin’s life, I think I would pick Edward Norton to … Continue reading →

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Wally Knows How To Be a Champion

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Joe Janish

After berating and then mildly correcting / directing his club in a postgame meeting following a devastating playoff loss, Wally Backman shares with his team the secrets to winning championships. By the way, as soon as I find appropriate and … Continue reading →

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Wally Knows Intangibles

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Joe Janish

After Wally Backman cooled down from his postgame conniption, he calmed down enough to explain how fundamentals, intangibles, and manufacturing runs lead to wins. NSFW – though the F-bombs are much fewer in volume compared to part one.

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Wally Knows Postgame Meetings

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Joe Janish

He also knows “dog days” and fear, by the way. This is part one of three videos of Wally Backman addressing his South Georgia Peanuts team after they were crushed in a playoff game. NSFW ! (that means, Not Suitable … Continue reading →

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