Category Archives: Shea What?

Talk Is Cheap

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

I had hoped to shelve the “Manuel Being Manuel” category until at least spring training. Unfortunately, everyone’s favorite zen master couldn’t contain himself through the winter months. Jerry Manuel spoke with reporters in Indianapolis today, and Brian Costa provides the … Continue reading →

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Tim Lincecum Busted for Marijuana

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

You may have missed the news that San Francisco Giant superstar Tim Lincecum was busted for marijuana possession — heck, I’m about a week late in hearing about it. Which brings up the obvious question posted originally by my pal … Continue reading →

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8 Reasons Sammy Sosa is Fading

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

For a brief time early in his career, Sammy Sosa was a “Palehose” — meaning, a member of the White Sox. Now, he’s a “pale face” — meaning, literally, his face has paled. The picture here is a recent one … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons Mets Fans Should Root for the Phillies

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

It’s a Mets fan’s worst nightmare: Phillies vs. Yankees in the World Series. Many will simply avoid the Fall Classic altogether. The rest will begrudgingly watch — but it’s darn near impossible to invest yourself in a ballgame without pulling … Continue reading →

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The Mets and Milton Bradley

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Ken Rosenthal reports that the Mets have inquired on the Cubs’ outfielder Milton Bradley. There’s only one scenario where this makes any sense … Continue reading →

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Can the Mets Use a Mental Coach?

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

If you are a Mets fan, you are all-too-familiar with: – Mike Pelfrey’s “yips” – Oliver Perez’s “Jekyll and Hyde” routine – Frequent mental lapses on the bases and in the field – Team-wide choking that led to late-season collapses … Continue reading →

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Is MLB Killing Its Future Fan Base?

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Joe Janish

Many Major League Baseball fans can trace their allegiance to fond memories from their childhood — visiting a big league stadium and falling in love with the drama on the field. It was those early trips to the ballpark that … Continue reading →

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Mets: Who’s the Boss?

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

If we’ve learned nothing else from the 2009 season, we learned that the Mets have no clear plan, a lack integrity, and operate under questionable leadership. That last issue has become even more muddied, if we are to believe Peter … Continue reading →

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