Category Archives: Opinion and Analysis

The Argument for Ken Oberkfell

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Joe Janish

Amidst all the buzz about who should be the next Mets manager, there is a name that is somewhat under the radar, but gets tossed into the conversation here and there depending on who is talking: Ken Oberkfell. People like … Continue reading →

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John Delcos: Questions for 2011

Posted on August 20, 2010 by John Delcos

NOTE: Following is an article by John Delcos, which was posted a few days ago on his own site “New York Mets Report“. The former Journal News Mets beat writer is also an occasional contributor here, and has chosen this … Continue reading →

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Managerial Experience: Does It Matter?

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

It is a foregone conclusion that Jerry Manuel is a lame duck and will not be returning to manage the Mets in 2011. That said, the search is on for his replacement … though, we don’t know whether that search … Continue reading →

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K-Rod Activated, Mets Remain Impotent

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to The New York Times, Francisco Rodriguez has completed his two-day suspension, has agreed to participate in anger management treatment, and will return to the Mets roster today. Per The Times: In fact, the Mets were considering a more … Continue reading →

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Why the Mets Never Win

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

Pat Misch was removed from his start for AAA Buffalo Tuesday night after throwing just five innings and 55 pitches, indicating that he will start in place of Hisanori Takahashi on Saturday. Misch will be promoted despite the fact the … Continue reading →

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Trade Carlos Beltran?

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

Over at mlbtraderumors, Tim Dierkes broached the possibility of trading Carlos Beltran. Unless the Mets are in dire straits financially and need to further cut payroll next year, I think the whole premise behind trading Beltran is that the Mets would be better … Continue reading →

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Good and Bad of F-Mart and Tejada Promotions

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

On Saturday, the Mets made a pair of roster moves, releasing Alex Cora and relegating Jeff Francoeur to platoon duty. Any intelligent fan walking away feeling disappointed from this awesome, albeit overdue and painfully obvious occurrence, must be some sort … Continue reading →

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F-Mart and Francoeur

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

A few days ago, Fernando Martinez was inexplicably promoted to MLB after hitting .255 in AAA Buffalo. I say “inexplicably” because

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