Category Archives: Opinion and Analysis

Angel Pagan in the Leadoff Spot

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

On August 1, Angel Pagan had a .239 batting average, .308 OBP, and .651 OPS. In short, he was in the midst of a dreadful season. After Jose Reyes went on the DL, Pagan took over the leadoff spot in … Continue reading →

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Mets 2011 End of Season Review

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Joe Spector

NOTE: This is a guest post by Joe Spector, who has concluded that the Mets season is, for all intents and purposes, over. This has become an annual bad habit for us hasn’t it? It’s not even Labor Day and … Continue reading →

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Mike Pelfrey: One Foot in Mouth, Other Out the Door?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

A few days ago, Mike Pelfrey made the mistake of admitting the reality that we all knew since the beginning of spring training: that the Mets were unlikely to win the World Series in 2011. In case you missed the … Continue reading →

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Time for Dillon Gee To Make Adjustments?

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Joe Janish

In the game recap of his last start, I suggested that opposing teams may have developed an accurate scouting report on Dillon Gee. When he faces the Diamondbacks hitters tonight, it will be the second time they’ve seen him. Will … Continue reading →

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What if the Mets Sweep the Braves?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Joe Janish

Today there is a story in the New York Post by Kevin Kernan titled Tonight may begin end of Mets’ playoff dream. Kernan says this:

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Is the Mets Season Over? Kyle’s Stream of Consciousness

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Kyle Schnitzer

NOTE: this is a post by Kyle Schnitzer. Please address your comments to him. If I were Terry Collins last night … Imagine if you could be New York Mets manager Terry Collins for one day. You get to manage … Continue reading →

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Can the Mets Go 22-0?

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Joe Janish

MetsToday reader and commenter Jimmy Prinzler had this to say recently: Its very disturbing that Mets can’t win in their own division. … if you can’t beat the 4 teams in your division then you will not get 90 wins … Continue reading →

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Who was Best – Beltran or Strawberry?

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Joe Janish

Loyal MetsToday visitor and commenter “Walnutz15” made me aware of an SNY poll that I had missed from a few nights ago — who was the “best” outfielder in Mets history? An interesting poll, so I figured let’s throw it … Continue reading →

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