Category Archives: 2010 Spring Training

A Fruitful Spring

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

In case you haven’t seen it yet, OnTheBlack.com has a new video every day, with each one featuring comments on the Mets’ offseason and predictions by Kerel Cooper, Dave Doyle of Mets Report, and yours truly. In related news, the … Continue reading →

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ST Game 7 vs. Nationals

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Nationals 5 Let’s not read too much into the win nor the Mets’ 5-2 record; it’s spring training. But, I would like to share my thoughts on some of what we saw on channel 11 on Sunday. Oliver … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Kiko Calero

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

Omar Minaya held firm on his minor-league offer to Kiko Calero, and came out the winner in the negotiations. Calero signed a one-year, minor league contract that will pay him $850,000 plus incentives if he makes the Major League roster. … Continue reading →

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Jose Reyes is Not Pregnant

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

Good news, Mets fans: Jose Reyes is NOT pregnant. Steve Popper was the first to report that news on Twitter early yesterday, and further blood work evaluated last night confirms it. Whew! That would have been a major issue for … Continue reading →

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Josh Thole’s Catching Stance

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Joe Janish

RED FLAG ALERT! Take a look at the above photo, taken in Port St. Lucie from yesterday’s intrasquad game by Matt Cerrone of MetsBlog. It’s Josh Thole in his “runners on” catching stance. Notice the flat back, weight forward on … Continue reading →

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Living in the Past

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to those with access to the innards of Tradition Field, the phrase “Prevention and Recovery” is painted on the walls throughout the clubhouse in Port St. Lucie. This is an additional slogan to the “We Believe in Comebacks” spun … Continue reading →

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Mets Like Beimel, Calero, But Not the Price Tag

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to various reports, the Mets are interested in LOOGY Joe Beimel, but not for the $2M he wants. Further, the team is also looking into Kiko Calero, but he prefers an MLB contract rather than the minor league deal … Continue reading →

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Slow Start for Kelvim Escobar

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Joe Janish

In a shocking turn of events, Mets reliever Kelvim Escobar has suffered a setback in his recovery from shoulder problems — to the point where he is expected to begin the season on the disabled list. It is stunning news, … Continue reading →

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