Category Archives: Spring Training 2007

Anna Benson Sets Mets Straight

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Joe Janish

Sorry, I couldn’t resist … There’s at least one legitimate reason for a Mets fan to pickup the latest copy of Penthouse magazine — to read Anna Benson’s opinion of the Mets. No, I haven’t read the article, but did … Continue reading →

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Milledge Making Things Difficult

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Joe Janish

Lastings Milledge was supposed to come in to camp and work on honing some of his raw skills, both athletic and social. He was expected to begin showing better strike zone judgment, fielding ability, and baserunning instincts as the spring … Continue reading →

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Down to the Wire

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Joe Janish

There are less than ten days left of spring training, and many issues have been addressed in Port St. Lucie over the last month. Still, though, there are burning questions yet to be answered — and may not be answered … Continue reading →

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Pelfrey: Resist the Temptation

Posted on March 15, 2007 by Joe Janish

As spring training 1984 was about to break, manager Davey Johnson begged GM Frank Cashen to allow him to bring a young phenom hurler north. Cashen resisted, but eventually gave in to Johnson’s pleading. From the New York Times: Cashen … Continue reading →

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So Long Soler

Posted on March 14, 2007 by Joe Janish

Another remnant of the Jim Duquette era was swept out of the Mets organization, as Alay Soler was given his unconditional release. Strange, it may seem, that the Mets — so desperate for starting pitching — would cut loose Soler, … Continue reading →

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Spring Training: Game 9 Notes

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Joe Janish

Orlando Hernandez made his first preseason appearance since being diagnosed with arthritis, and he looked so-so. Nothing to be concerned about, as his performance was similar to what he showed once every three or four starts in 2006. At times, … Continue reading →

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Alay Soler or Oliver Perez?

Posted on March 6, 2007 by Joe Janish

It’s still early in the auditions, and there is plenty of time for the Mets’ starting pitching candidates to impress or flounder. However, it’s never too early to evaluate performance, and to make bold and brash predictions. How else can … Continue reading →

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ST Game 2 Notes

Posted on March 3, 2007 by Joe Janish

Tom Glavine – obviously was working on the curveball, and it was looking good. Big, loopy, but good steep drop. His mechanics looked to be in regular-season form, and he worked at a quicker than normal pace which made him … Continue reading →

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