Category Archives: 2011 Spring Training

X Factor: Mets Cash Flow

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Joe Janish

As much as the Mets owners and upper management consistently deny it, the team’s financial struggles have affected the organization’s overall performance, and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Because the team could not secure a line … Continue reading →

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Emaus Erupting

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Joe Janish

A few quick notes based on observation of today’s televised spring training game between the Mets and Braves …

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Conference Call with Sandy Alderson

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Joe Janish

Last night I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a conference call with other Mets bloggers and Sandy Alderson, GM of the Mets. Michael Baron of MetsBlog did the dirty work of transcribing the call; it is below, enhanced … Continue reading →

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Ollie Cut, Castillo Signed

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Joe Janish

The Mets have released Oliver Perez and the Phillies have signed Luis Castillo to a minor league deal. I’ll write more on both eventually but in the meantime, comment away.

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Another Positive Post

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Joe Janish

Following with the theme of positive posts (and videos) today, I give you what may be the best Mets commercial since … well … ever … Nice that there isn’t any nonsensical, unrealistic marketing message attached (i.e., “the magic is … Continue reading →

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Something To Feel Good About

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Joe Janish

Lately, there has been a lot of negativity on this blog. Maybe it’s me. Or maybe it’s because the Mets stink, the Wilpons are broke, and the Mets stink. So, today I have something positive to report, though it has … Continue reading →

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Capuano Sharp, Ollie Not

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Joe Janish

In the Mets’ spring training contest against the Nationals on Saturday afternoon, Chris Capuano threw 5 2/3 innings of shutout ball. His outing included 6 ground ball outs, 3 flyouts, and 5 strikeouts; he allowed only 3 hits and walked … Continue reading →

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More Money Sought By Picard

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Joe Janish

It’s been almost three weeks since we mentioned Bernie Madoff here — that’s a 2011 record! But in case you missed it, you ought to be aware that Irving Picard has amended his lawsuit against Sterling Equities, Fred Wilpon, and … Continue reading →

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