Category Archives: Latest Mets News

J.C. Romero Busted for PEDs

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

MLB has suspended Philadelphia Phillies reliever J.C. Romero for 50 games for violating the league’s drug policy. Reportedly, MLB offered to cut the suspension in half — to 25 games — if Romero agreed to sit out the postseason. Romero … Continue reading →

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New Green Home Jerseys for Mets

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Joe Janish

In an effort to better tie in the New York Giants’ side of their history, the Mets will be wearing green home jerseys as “alternates” in lieu of the traditional blacks. From what I gather, the green matches the color … Continue reading →

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Red Sox Pick Up Penny

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Joe Janish

The Boston Red Sox have signed Brad Penny to a one-year, $5M contract, which can reach $8M through incentives. Nice pickup by the Bosox, and a good fit for the somewhat troubled righthander. Penny has the potential to be a … Continue reading →

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Yanks Steal Cash, Nats Snatch Gustavos

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Joe Janish

The Yankees have taken Cash directly from the Red Sox — Kevin Cash, that is. Fitting? Ironic? You make the call. In any case, yes, it’s true, the Yanks have signed backup catcher Kevin Cash. Speaking of swiping backup backstops, … Continue reading →

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Dock Ellis Dead

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Joe Janish

The man who claimed he pitched a no-hitter while high on LSD has passed on at the age of 63. Dock Ellis — and yes, “Dock” was his given first name — enjoyed a colorful 12-year career in the big … Continue reading →

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Phillies Sign Moyer, Park

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Joe Janish

The reigning World Champion Phillies have signed pitchers Jamie Moyer and Chan Ho Park to fill out their 2009 starting rotation. Two decent moves by the Phillies, assuming that Park is used similarly to the way Joe Torre employed him … Continue reading →

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Utley Likes Vaseline

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Joe Janish

I’m not joking … Chase Utley recently became a spokesman for Vaseline products. Since this is a family-friendly website, I’ll leave it at that. Please keep the jokes to yourselves.

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Mets Trade Schoeneweis

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

The New York Mets have traded Scott Schoeneweis to the Arizona Diamondbacks for righthander Connor Robertson. Good dump here. Scho never fulfilled the promise suggested by Omar Minaya when the Mets signed the NJ native to an ill-advised, three-year contract. … Continue reading →

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