Category Archives: 11-12 Offseason

As Goes Johan, So Will Mets

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Joe Janish

Remember when the theory was that the Mets would go as far as Jose Reyes would take them? I.e., “as goes Reyes, so goes the Mets.” The thought was that Reyes was the key to the Mets success, and there … Continue reading →

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Nails Nailed

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Paul Festa

As if the Mets don’t already have enough problems with their current team, a prominent member of their past received some bad news today. Former outfielder Lenny Dykstra was sentenced to three years in prison for grand theft auto and providing … Continue reading →

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David Wright Out – But for How Long?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Joe Janish

A day after learning that Ike Davis likely has Valley Fever, the Mets announced that David Wright is “out indefinitely” with discomfort in his rib cage. Is anyone else concerned about this issue?

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Mets Hosting Cheap Trick, MercyMe

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Joe Janish

This is NOT a joke: the Mets will be hosting a concert series this summer featuring REO Speedwagon on June 15, Cheap Trick on July 20, and MercyMe on August 10. Seriously. Again, Cheap Trick followed by MercyMe. Did no … Continue reading →

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No-cred Fred and the Amazin’ Buzzkill

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Dan Capwell

NOTE: This is a post by MetsToday staffer Dan Capwell, a long-time, loyal Mets fan. Just when I started to hope again. Johan Santana’s comeback. The future with Matt Harvey, Zack Wheeler, Jennry Mejia and Jeurys Familia in the rotation. … Continue reading →

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Fred Wilpon Throws Sandy Alderson Under the Bus

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Joe Janish

So now we have three stories from Fred Wilpon: 1. Letting Jose Reyes walk was a “baseball decision” 2. The reduced payroll was the result of cutting “underperforming assets” 3. Cutting payroll has nothing to do with the Mets’ financial … Continue reading →

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Should Mets Sign Pudge Rodriguez?

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Joe Janish

According to Mike Puma: A Mets official spoke with Ivan Rodriguez as recently as 10 days ago, and the team hasn’t ruled out the possibility of signing Rodriguez as a backup to Josh Thole. But before the Mets spend the … Continue reading →

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Get Single Game Mets Tickets Before Everyone Else

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Joe Janish

Want to be the first one on your block to purchase single-game Mets tickets? Beginning at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 10:00 a.m. and through Thursday, March 1 at 11:59 p.m., MetsToday readers can go to Mets.com/blogs and purchase … Continue reading →

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