Category Archives: 2011 Spring Training

Mets Bullpen Outlook

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Matt Himelfarb

NOTE: this is a post by Matt Himelfarb; please direct your comments to him. As expected, just about every pitcher this side of Ambiorix Burgos is getting the chance to spend a cup of coffee in big league spring training, … Continue reading →

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Why Santana is NOT Behind Schedule

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

There’s a very clear reason that Johan Santana’s road to recovery is NOT behind schedule, as has been reported by the Bergen Record. From MLB.com:

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Misch Mediocre, Ollie Makes LOOGY Appearance

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Joe Janish

A few notes regarding the most recent televised spring training game between the Mets and Cardinals, in which Oliver Perez made an appearance in his new role of Lefthanded One Out GuY. Pat Misch looked like

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Paulino In, F-Mart Out

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Joe Janish

Finally, Ronny Paulino has arrived in Port St. Lucie; he was held up with visa issues related to his failed PEDs test from last year. He spoke about his delay upon arrival, and manager Terry Collins said he would “push … Continue reading →

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Niese Nice

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Joe Janish

A few random notes regarding the most recent televised Mets spring training game … Jon Niese was

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Mets 2010 Commercial

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Joe Janish

I thought it would be fun to take a look at the TV commercial that inspired us all right around this time last year. In the comments, please post your favorite part of this 30-second spot.

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Ollie’s Best Chance

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Joe Janish

Oliver Perez was, unsurprisingly, unimpressive in his latest spring training outing, allowing three earned runs on four hits and two walks in three innings. His velocity “jumped” to the 84-88 MPH range, which is still much too slow for someone … Continue reading →

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Dykstra is as “Nails” as Sheen

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Joe Janish

Surely, you’ve seen or heard something about the recent activities of Charlie Sheen. Well, former Met Lenny Dykstra seems determined to either ride on the coattails of Mr. Sheen, or establish a similarly reliable voice. For example, Lenny compares himself … Continue reading →

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