Category Archives: Opinion and Analysis

The Dan Murphy Disaster

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Joe Janish

Last year on this blog, I wrote about the Dan Murphy Myth. As a result of my “negativity” (I called it “realism”), many people thought I “didn’t like” Dan Murphy. Nothing could be further from the truth. I was merely … Continue reading →

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Can’t Have it Both Ways

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Joe Janish

Depending on who you talk to, the Mets are either underachieving or overachieving, and accomplishing one or the other because of Jerry Manuel or not because of Jerry Manuel. It’s a fascinating dichotomy. When the Mets are doing poorly, many … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong with Jose Reyes?

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Joe Janish

If it were still April, the “shaking off the rust” excuse would still apply to Jose Reyes. However, we’re now getting into mid-May, and Reyes is floundering with a .229 batting average and a .281 OBP. Those certainly are not … Continue reading →

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Offseason Strategy Working So Far

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Based on the knee-jerk reactions displayed by the Mets front office the past few years, one might compare their offseason strategy to that old saying, “close the barn door after the horse has bolted”. In other words, the Mets are … Continue reading →

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What To Do With Oliver Perez

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

After yet another painful showing, it’s time to wonder what in the world the Mets should do with Oliver Perez. Perez pitched into the fourth inning only because of a combination of great defense, sheer luck, and illogical managing by … Continue reading →

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Warthen and Ojeda See the Same Things About Niese

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Joe Janish

From yours truly on MetsToday, in the Game 13 post: It appears as though his arm slot has dropped from straight overhand to more three-quarter, which can be a better angle for getting movement, but takes bite away from his … Continue reading →

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Another Phillie Fan Perspective

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Joe Janish

Yesterday’s Q&A with Bill Baer brought so much banter that I thought it would be nice to bring in another Phillies fan. The following is a guest column written by a longtime rival (we are friends AFTER the baseball season … Continue reading →

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Maine Will Revert to Old Ways

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Joe Janish

Believe it or not, the Mets had a communications breakdown prior to last night’s ballgame. To get the full story, listen to Rich Coutinho’s report on 1050ESPNRadio’s “Baseball Tonight” (Coutinho comes on at the tail end, during the last 10 … Continue reading →

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