Category Archives: Opinion and Analysis

The Mets Are Sissies

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Joe Janish

From Wikipedia: Sissy is a pejorative for a boy or man to indicate that he fails to behave according to the traditional male gender role. Generally, it implies a lack of the courage and stoicism which are thought important to … Continue reading →

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Will the Manager Be the Big Acquisition?

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Joe Janish

Ken Davidoff reports that the Mets are already discussing names for various leadership roles, including the on-field manager: It doesn’t sound as though Bobby V. is the favorite, however. The Mets will be hesitant to pay Valentine the “star manager” … Continue reading →

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Can Teufel Toughen the Mets?

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Mets have hinted at hiring their next manager from within; at the same time, many believe that the person will have ties to previous success in a Mets uniform. At least one individual fits both requirements: Tim Teufel. Those … Continue reading →

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Planning Without Santana

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Joe Janish

We have heard the news that Johan Santana will not pitch again in 2010, due to a shoulder injury. Despite the fact that Santana has yet to see Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion, and has yet to even … Continue reading →

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Is Jenrry Mejia a Good or Bad Example of Mets Minor League System?

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Joe Janish

Hard-throwing Jenrry Mejia symbolizes what is possible from the minor league system organized, maintained, and overseen by Omar Minaya. But is that a good thing or a bad thing? Mejia was signed by the Mets out of the Dominican Republic … Continue reading →

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What Do We Blame It On This Year?

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Joe Janish

Ever since the knee-wobbling Adam Wainwright curve that froze Carlos Beltran in October 2006 (a-ha! that’s how he broke his knee!), the Mets have had very distinct “reasons” for not making the playoffs. In 2007, it was the “lack of … Continue reading →

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Should Mets Pick Up Jeremy Hermida?

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Red Sox have released Jeremy Hermida, who had been playing for AAA Pawtucket. You may remember Hermida as a young, talented outfielder for the Florida Marlins who never quite fulfilled expectations for one reason or another. He is now … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Get Manny For Nuttin’

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Joe Janish

You may have seen that the Chicago White Sox claimed Manny Ramirez on waivers. You may also have noticed that the Dodgers asked for absolutely nothing in return — the ChiSox took on Manny and the remaining $4M of his … Continue reading →

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