Category Archives: 10-11 Offseason

Darryl Strawberry Says Mets Should Have Hired Backman

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Joe Janish

As reported on The New York Times: Darryl Strawberry said the Mets should have hired Wally Backman as manager instead of Terry Collins. Mr. Strawberry played with Mr. Backman on the Mets’ 1986 championship team. “Wally will be the next … Continue reading →

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Ike Davis: Mets LOOGY?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Joe Janish

With Pedro Feliciano moving on to pitch for the Yankees, the Mets have brought in a so-so selection of lefties to audition for his LOOGY spot: Michael O’Connor, Taylor Tankersley, and Tim Byrdak. You might even throw Chris Capuano, Oliver … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Hairston, Byrdak, and Boyer

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Joe Janish

Sandy Alderson and his Fantasy Front Office began the offseason like a lamb, but is going out like a lion. After months of ho-hum-drum transactions / inaction, the Mets are really turning up the heat on the hot stove, picking … Continue reading →

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Mike Pelfrey Named Mets Opening Day Starter

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Joe Janish

As reported by ESPN-NY’s Adam Rubin, manager Terry Collins announced that Mike Pelfrey would be the Mets’ Opening Day starting pitcher. I wouldn’t term the decision shocking, but it is certainly unusual. I can’t think of another team that publicly … Continue reading →

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Reyes Pulls a Pujols

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Joe Janish

According to Adam Rubin on ESPN-NY, Jose Reyes is not interested in negotiating a contract extension after Opening Day. Said Reyes: “I don’t want to talk about any contract during the season because I want to be focused on doing … Continue reading →

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27 DUPACR: Pete Harnisch

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Joe Janish

OK, for those who remember Pete Harnisch, you likely are wondering why of all people I’d pick him to represent #27. Certainly, Craig Swan would be a more appropriate representative. Indeed, I was very close to choosing “Swannie”, since he … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Chris Young

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Joe Janish

I know, I’m about two days late on this. But hey, I’ve been busy … there’s this “full-time job” thing that gets in the way of my blogging. And if it weren’t for the damn bills that keep coming in … Continue reading →

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Does Smart Mean Good?

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Joe Janish

Since the Mets have done little in the way of providing storylines this winter, the media and blogosphere has had to grasp at straws in order to create content that involves the Major League Baseball team in Flushing. One of … Continue reading →

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