Category Archives: 10-11 Offseason

Why Bobby Valentine Won’t Be the Next Mets Manager

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

Ever since Willie Randolph was fired — and probably even before — there has been a groundswell supporting the return of Bobby Valentine to Flushing as manager of the futiles. As time goes on, the legend of Bobby spreads further … Continue reading →

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Mets Fans’ Dream Come True

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Joe Janish

OK, maybe seeing the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers face off in the World Series isn’t exactly a “dream” for a Mets fan. But a World Series played between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees is pretty … Continue reading →

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Review of 2010 Predictions

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

Prior to Opening Day, I sat down at McFaddens in front of a camera with a fruity beer, Kerel Cooper of OnTheBlack and Dave Doyle of Mets Report. We discussed a number of topics, including predictions for the 2010 season. … Continue reading →

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Why the Love for John Ricco?

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Joe Janish

Quick: find a Yankees fan and ask him/her who the Yanks’ assistant GM is. No idea? Huh. (BTW, we’ve played this game before.) Now, as a Mets fan, I bet you know who the current Mets assistant GM is; it’s … Continue reading →

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Jeff Wilpon To Be Interviewed By Sandy Alderson

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to multiple reports, Sandy Alderson will be meeting with Jeff Wilpon at some point this week in regard to the Mets’ opening in their front office. Hopefully, Jeff gets a haircut, wears his best suit, arrives on time, and … Continue reading →

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Mets Forget Part of Announcement

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Joe Janish

It’s been a few days since the Mets announced that Omar Minaya had been “relieved of his duties” and that the option for 2011 on Jerry Manuel’s contract would not be exercised. During that same day I waited to see … Continue reading →

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Will the Sun Come Up On Monday?

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to various sources (first reported by Matt Pignataro on 7 Train to Shea), the Mets will announce that both manager Jerry Manuel and GM Omar Minaya will be fired on Monday. This in direct opposition to what Fred Wilpon … Continue reading →

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