Category Archives: Spring Training 2009

Mets ST Game 12: Johan Starts

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

Johan’s 2009 spring training debut went as well as could be expected. Tim Redding? Well, Ralph Kiner had this to say:
“This has not been a good night for Redding” Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post, Spring Training 2009 | Tagged cameron maybin, duaner sanchez, gaby sanchez, johan santana, john lindsey, logan morrison, nick evans, ricky nolasco, ron darling, ryan church, tim redding, tony armas | 11 Comments

7 Myths About Pudge Rodriguez Dispelled

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Since October of last year, excuse after excuse has been piled on explaining why the Mets can’t, or won’t, sign Pudge Rodriguez. At the least, let’s put the myths to rest. Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post, Spring Training 2009 | Tagged brian schneider, ivan rodriguez, pudge rodriguez, ramon castro, robinson cancel, tony bernazard | 13 Comments

Luis Castillo Luis hit a line drive into the outfield to drive in two runs. I swear, it went beyond the infield dirt, in the air. No kidding. Brandon Knight Knight is one of those regular joes you have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post, Spring Training 2009 | Tagged bobby kielty, casey fossum, dan murphy, duaner sanchez, john franco, josh thole, koji uehara, luis castillo, nick evans, rene rivera, ryan church | 13 Comments

Mets ST Game 9

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Joe Janish

A few notes … J.J. Putz Putz, of course, did not play for the Mets but rather for Team USA in the WBC. Putz was called on to close out a 6-5 ballgame against Canada, and notched his first save … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post, Spring Training 2009 | Tagged bobby kielty, casey fossum, dan murphy, darren o'day, dillon gee, jj putz, nick evans, rene rivera, sean green, valerio de los santos, wilmer flores | 4 Comments

5 Early Warning Signs from Port St. Lucie

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Joe Janish

Port St. Lucie may as well be lined with red flags, to signal the multitude of major issues already surrounding the New York Mets. Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post, Spring Training 2009 | Tagged bobby parnell, freddy garcia, jerry manuel, jj putz, johan santana, john maine, jon niese, livan hernandez | 14 Comments

Spring Training Game 6

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

The tabloids will be screaming about Freddy Garcia’s ineffective performance, but you can’t always judge a spring training outing by the numbers. Continue reading →

Posted in Spring Training 2009 | Tagged carlos muniz, dillon gee, freddy garcia, jon switzer, jose valentin, marlon anderson | 12 Comments

Mets Spring Training Game 5

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

Johan Santana may be this year’s Ryan Church. John Maine’s mechanics still stink. J.J. Putz was anything but dominating. Duaner Sanchez is topping out in the mid-80s. Yet all is fine in Port St. Lucie because the Mets won 13-1. Judge for yourself. Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post, Spring Training 2009 | Tagged duaner sanchez, jj putz, johan santana, john maine | 3 Comments

Mets Spring Training Game 3

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

I’m not counting the game against the Italians, so game three is the one the Mets played against the Cardinals. The final score was Cardinals 9, Mets 8, but we’re not concerned with the score prior to April. Once again, … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post, Spring Training 2009 | Tagged adam bostick, albert pujols, carlos delgado, casey fossum, connor robertson, david wright, freddy garcia, jason motte, livan hernandez, mike shannon, reese havens | 2 Comments