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Fonzie Back; Lima Won’t Leave

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Joe Janish

While nobody was looking, the Mets signed free-agent Edgardo Alfonzo to a minor league contract and assigned him to Norfolk. Fonzie’s return comes after being dumped by three teams in the past two years; after three so-so season with the … Continue reading →

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Why Heilman Must Start

Posted on June 5, 2006 by Joe Janish

No doubt you think I sound like a broken record; it seems every other post I’m whining to put Aaron Heilman in the rotation. Well now there is a more critical reason for my request: his health. After the New … Continue reading →

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Lima Time is Bull

Posted on May 18, 2006 by Joe Janish

In case you’re wondering, the picture to the right is of the great matador, Jose Lima Granada, a.k.a., “Lima de Estepona”. I show it here as a frame of reference and inspiration to Jose Lima, a.k.a., “Lima Tiempo”. Check it … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong with Cliffy?

Posted on May 18, 2006 by Joe Janish

After getting above the Mendoza line a few days ago, it seemed as though Cliff Floyd was finally shaking his season-long slump. However, he had the unfortunate luck to run into a tough lefty, Mark Mulder, on a night that … Continue reading →

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It’s NOT Lima Time

Posted on May 8, 2006 by Joe Janish

If Sunday’s massacre is any indication, it is clearly NOT Lima Time, nor should it ever be. However, the issue was not Lima’s performance, but rather, the Mets’ brass believing that Lima would perform at a higher level. Last year, … Continue reading →

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Maine’s Thumb

Posted on May 7, 2006 by Joe Janish

In my post analyzing John Maine’s first start as a Met, I mentioned that Maine looked pretty good, but was surprised he didn’t throw more curveballs. Well, here’s the explanation:

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The K Watch

Posted on May 5, 2006 by Joe Janish

Though it is surprising that Tom Glavine is not only leading the NL in ERA, but is also second in strikeouts with 41, there’s something even more surprising among the NL pitching leaders. A few days ago I posted the … Continue reading →

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K-ulio

Posted on May 3, 2006 by Joe Janish

Has anyone noticed that, for all of his horrific outings, Jorge Julio is averaging 18 STRIKEOUTS PER NINE INNINGS? He may have meltdowns, give up gopher balls, and often look like a frightened deer in headlights, but the fact remains … Continue reading →

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