Category Archives: Opinion and Analysis

What Kelly Shoppach Brings to the Mets

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, the Mets acquired catcher Kelly Shoppach from the Boston Red Sox, in return for a player to be named later. There was a time that I thought trading for Shoppach made a lot of sense … Continue reading →

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Mets Outfield: Worst in MLB?

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Joe Janish

Throughout the year, I didn’t give much thought to the various players trotting out to three outfield positions every Mets game. I kind of just glazed over the names and their attachments to LF, CF, and RF in the lineup. … Continue reading →

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Sandy Alderson On the Defensive

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Joe Janish

From Adam Rubin on ESPN-NY: Alderson expressed surprise the direction of the call turned to why the Mets did not sell instead of why they were not buyers. Asked by ESPNNewYork.com about there arguably being little value in increasing the … Continue reading →

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The Song Remains the Same

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Joe Janish

In 2011 Mets fans were treated to a new concept: making trades in July. Unfortunately, they were sellers, but at least the trades of Francisco Rodriguez and Carlos Beltran appeared to make some sense on the surface — they seemed … Continue reading →

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Mets Promote Impact Player from Buffalo

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Joe Janish

Big news out of Buffalo: an impact player will be in a Mets uniform tonight in Arizona to face the Diamondbacks. And it’s not who you think.

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Message From Miami Music To Mets Ears

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Joe Janish

Mets fans may have just heard the best news possible: the Marlins are sellers.

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Trusting SandySpeak

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Joe Janish

From “DaveSchneck” in the MetsToday comments section on Sunday: On the matter of finding starters for this week, I am very very confused. I heard Alderson in his own voice this week state that the Mets’ top pitching prospects’ development … Continue reading →

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Mailbag: The Difference Between Bobby Parnell and Craig Kimbrel

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Joe Janish

From the MetsToday email inbox, a reader writes: Hi Joe, As a Met fan displaced in North Carolina, I very much enjoy reading your insights into the club, so please continue the good work. I wonder if you might provide … Continue reading →

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