Category Archives: Opinion and Analysis

Phillies Lose Roy Halladay

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Joe Janish

As if the Phillies’ injury issues couldn’t get worse, they’ve now lost starter Roy Halladay for an undetermined time due to a shoulder problem. Suddenly, Roy Oswalt looks like a viable option for the Phillies. For those who have been … Continue reading →

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Jon Niese Prefers Daytime TV

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Joe Janish

With yet another afternoon ballgame, it’s interesting to mention that today’s Mets starter Jonathon Niese has been incredibly effective during daylight. I have to admit that this came to my attention thanks to MetsToday reader “Dave” (thanks Dave!). Through five … Continue reading →

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The Soft Spot of the Schedule – Calm Before the Storm?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Joe Janish

Looking at the Mets schedule, something occurred to me: they’re smack in the middle of one of the softest sections of their season. Three games against the Pirates followed by four games with the lowly Padres — a seven-game span … Continue reading →

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Should Ike Davis Be Demoted?

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Joe Janish

Although Ike Davis stroked a double in Sunday afternoon’s game in Toronto, he has struggled mightily all season, and can’t seem to break out of his slump. As a result, there is buzz that Ike could be sent down to … Continue reading →

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The Best Closers in Mets History

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Chernobyl-style pitching of Mets closer Frank Francisco over the weekend had fans clamoring for the old days, when K-Rod, Billy Wagner, and John Franco used to waltz in from the bullpen and close out games with ease. OK, maybe … Continue reading →

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28 Days Later: The State of the Mets

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Paul Festa

28 games into the season, the Mets are 15-13, sitting in third place in the NL East.  And if it weren’t early May, I’d say something like, “if the season were to end today, the Mets would be the second … Continue reading →

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We Like[d] Ike!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Kyle Schnitzer

Ike Davis gives me headaches. I throw on the Mets game after a friend told me what Kung Fo Panda just did. After watching Dillon Gee struggle, I get to watch Ike Davis strike out looking with the bases load … Continue reading →

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Bay and Pelfrey to DL: Good News or Bad News?

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Joe Janish

By now you probably know that Jason Bay has been placed on the disabled list with a rib fracture and Mike Pelfrey joined him with elbow inflammation. Is this bad news or good news for Mets fans?

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