Category Archives: Shea What?

Forget Power and Acquire Speed

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Everyone from Jerry Manuel to Mike Francesa to the guy on the street is crying that the Mets need more power in their lineup — specifically, someone or someones who can hit home runs. But why? First of all, putting … Continue reading →

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Your Leader Drives a Bus

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

I’m not getting all the media hype about Carlos Beltran’s comments yesterday, and how it is Beltran becoming a “leader”. Anyone who has played a team sport would not be inspired by anything Beltran has ever said publicly. Nearly every … Continue reading →

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Why the Pirates are Better than the Mets

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Carlos Beltran, after missing the first two games of the series against the Pirates, hit a double and a homerun in third contest, and afterward had these inspiring words: The reality is, coming here to Pittsburgh and getting swept, for … Continue reading →

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Why Jose Reyes Is Not On the DL

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

There’s only one logical reason that Jose Reyes is not yet on the disabled list. Revenues. When he missed his first ballgame, on May 14th, it was understandable to go “day to day” with Reyes’ calf injury. When he aggravated … Continue reading →

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Jerry Manuel Is a Dinosaur

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

David Lennon confirmed what we all suspected: Jerry Manuel is a dinosaur. In today’s Newsday, Lennon details the Mets manager’s reliance on “instinct” and ability to “read” players on a particular day, as opposed to relying on stats. “A lot … Continue reading →

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On Murphy at First

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Joe Janish

In today’s installment of “Manuel Being Manuel”, the effervescent manager of the Mets expressed his official support of the decision to position Danny Murphy at first base: “I’m scared to death,” Manuel said. “If he can’t catch it out there, … Continue reading →

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Angel, Watch Out for that Bus!

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

“I called that ball like six times,” Beltran explained to reporters, from his locker following the game. “That particular play right there, I have priority, so once I call that ball… if it was a different way, Pagan would have … Continue reading →

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Why Steve Phillips is Right About Beltran

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

So much to-do over a few little comments by Steve Phillips … Yes, I also watched the game last night on ESPN, and for part of the time did not use the mute button. Yes, I agree that Joe Morgan, … Continue reading →

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