Category Archives: Shea What?

Mets Are a Punch Line?

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

In case you need more reason to hate Philadelphia, go ahead and read John Gonzalez’s column titled “Mets Are a National Punch Line“. You may remember that John Gonzalez was the “professional” journalist who ignited the Raul Ibanez controversy back … Continue reading →

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Stewie Speaks

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Joe Janish

For those who don’t watch Family Guy and are still seething over missing the April Fools’ joke that was cut off mid-stream by SNY during Opening Day’s postgame.

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A Perfect Cocktail for Opening Day

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Joe Janish

You know Terry Collins. You might have heard of a “Tom Collins” — a cocktail made from gin, lemon juice, and club soda. Well now there’s a “Frank Collins”, which is essentially a twist on the Tom Collins, and it’s … Continue reading →

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K-Rod KOs Father-in-Law

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Mets rollercoaster season turned toward the bizarre when it was reported by Kevin Burkhardt on SNY that closer Francisco Rodriguez was involved in an altercation that resulted in his father-in-law being transported via ambulance to a hospital after Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Random Act of Managing: Josh Thole at First Base?

Posted on July 16, 2010 by loge mezzanine

The Mets have a good, young, left-handed hitting first baseman named Ike Davis. So why would they even consider this? Manuel also floated the concept of letting Thole work out at first base while he’s at the major league level, … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: Jerry on Batting Bay in the Two-Hole

Posted on July 16, 2010 by loge mezzanine

Or I could go, if Reyes is starting, I could go… I might… I could go, Reyes-Bay, uh, 1-2… Yeah I could do that, I could do that. –Jerry Manuel with WFAN’s Joe Beningo and Evan Roberts (7/15/10)

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Late April Fools Joke

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Joe Janish

Kevin Burkhardt and Matt Cerrone are three days late with their April Fools Joke; below is what is posted on MetsBlog as the Mets’ Opening Day starting lineup: 1. SS Alex Cora 2. 2B Luis Castillo 3. 3B David Wright … Continue reading →

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Manuel Will Focus on Pitching and Defense

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

Pitchers and catchers have yet to report, yet we’re already being treated to “Manuel Being Manuel”. A few weeks ago on MetsBlog, it was reported that Jerry Manuel will be focusing on pitching and defense this year: “Pitching and defense, … Continue reading →

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