Category Archives: Off Topic

Thank You, Jerry Coleman

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Joe Janish

Beyond being a day off of work, Memorial Day honors the men and women who died in battle to preserve the freedom of the United States. One man who escaped death despite fighting for our country in both World War … Continue reading →

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What Do the Mets Do On the Team Bus?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Joe Janish

Not this, I bet … That’s the Harvard baseball team, whose team bus is a little smaller than the Mets’ ride, but perhaps more full of creativity. Phil Linz likely would find a friendly seat among them. These traveling young … Continue reading →

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Video: Small Sample Size Song

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Paul Festa

I apologize if this song is stuck in your head all weekend.  It’s already stuck in mine.  Anybody remember Bo Hart?

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How The A’s Won Before Billy Beane

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Joe Janish

If didn’t see Saturday Night Live this past weekend, no worries, as you didn’t miss anything, it was dreadful — one of the worst SNL episodes ever. But, there was one funny segment, which was a parody of the TV … Continue reading →

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Transcript to the Unaired SNY Mets Weekly Segment: “Regrets”

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Corey Gorey

NOTE: this is a work of FICTION by Corey Gorey. His “Page Two Tuesday” was moved back to Thursday due to inclement weather. After a lengthy debate during a recent production meeting at SNY, a segment recorded and edited for … Continue reading →

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Wild Card Wednesday: Who are You Rooting For?

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Joe Janish

As a Mets fan, yesterday was … hmm … bittersweet? Sweet in that Jose Reyes won the batting title, and, though not “sweet”, it was somewhat relieving that this morbid season is over and we as fans can think about … Continue reading →

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Nationals Clinch Third Place

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Joe Janish

It’s not as dramatic as clinching first place or a playoff spot, but in the world of the Mets fan, where meaningless games in September are our entertainment, little things like the once-lowly Nationals finish ahead of our favorites from … Continue reading →

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One Reason Not to Root for Jose Reyes in Batting Title Race

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Joe Janish

Let’s get one thing crystal-clear: Jose Reyes is one of my favorite MLB players. There are few other current MLBers who I would prefer to watch if given the choice. That said, I’m thrilled he has a chance to become … Continue reading →

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