Category Archives: Spring Training 2009

Final Tuneup vs. Red Sox

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Oliver Perez Ollie was an absolute disaster from pitch one. Dan Warthen and Jerry Manuel can bitch at him all they want about being in shape and earning his keep, but the bottom line is that there is a mechanical … Continue reading →

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Oliver Perez: Pitch Now, Talk Later

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

There’s been a lot of talk surrounding Oliver Perez lately — from his coach, his teammates, and himself. Enough of the jibber-jabber, it’s time for Ollie to concentrate on pitching. There will be time for talk later — when it will be much more productive. Continue reading →

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Freddy Garcia Accepts Demotion

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Joe Janish

Freddy Garcia has officially lost the competition for the #5 spot in the starting rotation, but his comeback continues. Continue reading →

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Dan Warthen Reads MetsToday

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

Bet you thought Dan Warthen couldn’t tell a computer from a water cooler, eh? Turns out he’s not only computer-savvy, but also reads the Mets blogs that matter — specifically, the one that’s been trying to help John Maine for almost a year. Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Dan Murphy at Number Two

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

It’s official — Jerry Manuel has named Daniel Murphy the #2 hitter, pushing Luis Castillo to the eight hole. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Read on and post your opinions both pro and con. Continue reading →

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Pelfrey Looking Sharp

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mike Pelfrey is starting to show the stuff and strut of a number-two starter. Meanwhile, Nick Evans may be the best hitter left behind when the team goes north. Continue reading →

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Mid-Spring Pickups

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

Cuts came quickly this March, many of them due to the current economic condition — in many cases, teams are only responsible for one-sixth of a player’s salary if he’s released by March 18th (Duaner Sanchez was cut for specifically … Continue reading →

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Livan Good, Freddy Not So Good

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

The competition for the fifth starter’s spot is quickly turning into a one-man race. Continue reading →

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