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More Mess News

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

Oh, did I misspell “Mets” in the headline? Sorry, I get the words confused when discussing the baseball club in Flushing. As if the last ten games of the season aren’t dragging enough … According to Mack’s Mets, Tobi Stoner … Continue reading →

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Laughing to the Bank

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

Phil Hoops liked hearing Bobby Ojeda verbally slap the Mets – particularly in regard to fundamentals. David Cohen of The Good Phight shows how the additions of Cliff Lee and Pedro Martinez are proving to be difference-makers for the Phillies.. … Continue reading →

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Who’s Next for DL, Albert Pujols and PEDs

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

MetsmerizedOnline hears from scouts around the league that Francisco Rodriguez could be the latest Met hiding an injury. The same article also displays some frighteningly awful numbers from K-Rod since the All-Star break. Also on MMO, Joe D wonders if … Continue reading →

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Lost Pinky, Chat Josh Thole, and the Wilpon Downfall

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

Dave Singer at New York Sports Dog points out that, like their favorite team, Mets bloggers have also been struggling with injuries all season — with several on the DL. However, reports of my pinky’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. … Continue reading →

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Mets Still Full of Head Cases

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Joe Janish

At The Star-Ledger, Brian Costa describes the Mets’ learning process in handling concussions, including some great points on Jerry Manuel’s unfair assessment of Ryan Church. Vegas Rich is not happy about the Mets’ stupidity, and explains it at Mets Police. … Continue reading →

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Mets Induct Lasorda and Other Oddities

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

Did you know that the Mets are the keepers of the Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Fame? Me neither, but thanks to Metstradamus I also know that Tommy Lasorda was inducted into it this past Sunday. Matt Cerrone likes the cream-colored … Continue reading →

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Matz, Comebacks, and New Uniforms

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Joe Janish

Alex Nelson at MetsGeek has a nicely detailed, must-read rundown on the Mets’ draft picks, including which remained unsigned — including top pick Steven Matz (today is the deadline). Included also is an intriguing summary on #5 pick Damien Magnifico … Continue reading →

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Update On Mets Prospects

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

For everyone looking forward to 2010 and beyond (and I do assume, that’s “everyone”), John Sickels has posted an update to his New York Mets prospect list. I encourage you to take a gander and then come back to suggest … Continue reading →

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