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Phillies Fan Booted From Citi Field!

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Joe Janish

It didn’t take long for the first ejection … though, you’d think it would have been for fighting or public drunkenness, and not for choice in clothing. On the stadium’s opening day on Sunday, a St. John’s University student was asked to leave Citi Field — because he was wearing a Phillies jacket. Continue reading →

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Oliver Perez: Pitch Now, Talk Later

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

There’s been a lot of talk surrounding Oliver Perez lately — from his coach, his teammates, and himself. Enough of the jibber-jabber, it’s time for Ollie to concentrate on pitching. There will be time for talk later — when it will be much more productive. Continue reading →

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Why K-Rod and Putz Might Not Matter

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

Blowing the lid off the blown saves theory – the additions of J.J. Putz and Francisco Rodriguez to the Mets’ bullpen may not make any difference at all. A closer look at the Mets’ 29 blown saves of 2008, and the blown saves of the closers they acquired. Continue reading →

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Maine’s Stride Length Explained

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Joe Janish

Dan Warthen is lengthening John Maine’s stride, in the hopes of getting Maine back to top form. But what exactly does stride length mean to a pitcher? Can eight inches really make that much of a difference? A pitcher’s stride length is explained … Continue reading →

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Dan Warthen Reads MetsToday

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

Bet you thought Dan Warthen couldn’t tell a computer from a water cooler, eh? Turns out he’s not only computer-savvy, but also reads the Mets blogs that matter — specifically, the one that’s been trying to help John Maine for almost a year. Continue reading →

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Pelfrey Looking Sharp

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mike Pelfrey is starting to show the stuff and strut of a number-two starter. Meanwhile, Nick Evans may be the best hitter left behind when the team goes north. Continue reading →

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Livan Good, Freddy Not So Good

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

The competition for the fifth starter’s spot is quickly turning into a one-man race. Continue reading →

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Pelfrey Ditches Slider

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Joe Janish

In the past, Mike Pelfrey was told to forget about the curveball and changeup, and to concentrate on the slider. This spring, he’s doing the opposite — and that decision just might push him to stardom. Continue reading →

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