Category Archives: Around the Blogs

Fire Omar – Or Don’t

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

My apologies for missing this piece calling for Omar Minaya’s head by Dave Cameron, and an even better response defending Minaya by Fire Jerry Manuel. But with all the noise suggesting a change in the Mets’ front office, both are … Continue reading →

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Airline Remains the Same for Francoeur

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Joe Janish

On his Delta Airlines blog, Jeff Francoeur assures his fans that his team may have changed, but not his airline (whew! that was a close one!) Will Sommer did a Q&A with former Met Art Shamskey, who talks about his … Continue reading →

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Beltran Out for the Year?

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Anthony Lafaman of The Daily Stache is not a doctor, nor does he play one on TV. But he does play one on his blog, and he found some disturbing news regarding Carlos Beltran’s injury. It’s Tony “B”, as in … Continue reading →

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Brave Opinions of Jeff Francoeur

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Likely you’ve read all you can find from the New York press and blogosphere in regard to the Ryan Church – Jeff Francoeur trade. Here are a few of the opinion of Francoeur from the Braves’ perspective: The Francoeur trade: … Continue reading →

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Yankees Manage Adversity, Mets Don’t

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Joe Janish

Peter Abraham explains how the Yankees were able to wade through adversity earlier this season while the Mets keep coming up with excuses. USAToday spotlights Wally Backman’s road back to an MLB managing job. It doesn’t just seem like Mets … Continue reading →

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Fernando Sosa and Other Musings

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

Ben Shipgel finally caught up to what we suggested last week — that Fernando Nieve is this year’s Jorge Sosa. Though, so far I like Nieve’s confidence in his fastball … if he doesn’t fall in love with the slider … Continue reading →

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Next Stop: Mediocrity

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

Aptly named Priced Out of the Citi compares Jerry Manuel’s .500 edict to the NYC subway system — and he wants OFF the train. Will Sommer of MetsFansForever has a fascinating Q & A with one of the most interesting, … Continue reading →

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Joe Girardi Will Not Be Fired

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

If you think the Mets just had a rough series with their chief division rival, visit River Avenue Blues to read the pain Yankees fans are feeling after getting swept by the Red Sox. Despite the sweep, Pinstripe Alley announces … Continue reading →

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