Category Archives: Mets 2008 Games

Wagner On Willie

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

With all the Willie bashing and contrasting love for Jerry Manuel, I feel it appropriate to post the following, a quote from Billy Wagner given to the Daily News: As for Manuel’s managerial style since replacing Willie Randolph in June, … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 143: Win Over Phillies

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Phillies 3 The Mets needed this one, and this game was the exact reason the Mets traded half their farm system for Johan Santana. As per his job requirement, Santana delivered. Johan pitched seven and a third, and … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 142: Loss to Phillies

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Joe Janish

Phillies 6 Mets 2 Too little, too late. The Mets couldn’t get to Jamie Moyer before he turned in for his afternoon nap, and Pedro Martinez let the Phillies jump ahead to an early 6-0 lead in a disappointing game … Continue reading →

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Mets Games 142 and 143 vs. Phillies

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Joe Janish

The most important doubleheader of the season, for both the Mets and the Phillies, will be played today. Game one starts at 2:15 pm and has wily veterans Pedro Martinez vs. Jamie Moyer. That game will be shown on SNY … Continue reading →

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Doug Flynn’s Inspirational Email

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Joe Janish

In response to Mike Schmidt’s email to the Phillies, former Met Doug Flynn sent a note of his own to the home team clubhouse at Shea. It read: Right here, right now, there is no other place you want to … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 141: Loss to Phillies

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Joe Janish

Phillies 3 Mets 0 Wha’ happened? If it was going to be a 3-0 outcome, it should have been the Mets on the winning end, no? After all, the Phillies bats were ice cold, and hitting in pitcher-friendly Shea Stadium, … Continue reading →

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Keeping Castillo

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Joe Janish

Listen to me tonight from 6-8pm on Live From Mickey Mantle’s and I’ll explain why the Mets should hold on to Aaron Heilman and Luis Castillo through the winter. Also you’ll hear the inspirational stories of former Yankee and 9/11 … Continue reading →

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Inside Look: Phillies

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Joe Janish

This weekend’s series between the Mets and Phillies should be the last time in 2008 they meet each other on a baseball field (save for a one-game playoff). With the Mets in first by a full three games and 22 … Continue reading →

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