Category Archives: Player Notes

Please Identify this Man

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Joe Janish

Any idea who the above person belongs to? He responds to the name “Aaron”, and seems capable of communicating in the English language. He’s been seen in the New York Mets bullpen on several occasions, usually just hanging around and … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Want to Pitch

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Joe Janish

Well, it appears that Jason Vargas WILL be starting on Tuesday — unless the Mets remember Aaron Sele is still on the roster. Per quotes from Newsday, Oliver Perez stated: “I don’t want to pitch on Tuesday. I don’t want … Continue reading →

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The Show Must Go

Posted on June 27, 2007 by Joe Janish

This is one show that must NOT go on. It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to realize that Scott Schoeneweis must be removed from the Mets roster — and in fact, his moving on would enable him to get moving … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons Why Billy Wagner Rocks

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Joe Janish

Last night Billy “Country Time” Wagner pitched two solid innings of shutout relief, helping the Mets to their fourth straight victory. Here are at least five great reasons to love Billy Wagner: 1. He’s as humble as pie, as most … Continue reading →

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Look Who’s Smiling Now

Posted on June 16, 2007 by Joe Janish

The smile has returned to the face of Jose Reyes. A 3-for-3 day with 2 RBI and 3 stolen bases can do that. Jose’s smile had been on hiatus for a few days — which may have been more disconcerting … Continue reading →

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Public Service Announcement

Posted on June 14, 2007 by Joe Janish

The New York Mets Baseball Club is trying to locate a 40-year-old male with the innate ability to hit a fastball. He answers to the name Moises Rojas Alou and was last seen wearing a white, blue, and orange uniform … Continue reading →

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The Wrong Outfielder

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Joe Janish

When the Mets needed to promote another outfielder on June 8th, they chose Ricky Ledee. Most likely, this is because Ledee is the illegitimate son of Willie Randolph — there hasn’t been any other tangible evidence he keeps showing up … Continue reading →

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Another One Bites the Dust

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Joe Janish

It wasn’t enough that the Mets lost their third straight game last night — they lost ANOTHER outfielder to injury. Endy Chavez pulled his hamstring while trying to beat out an infield grounder in the seventh inning, making him the … Continue reading →

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