Monthly Archives: May 2006

Shortening the Game

Posted on May 9, 2006 by Joe Janish

Mets Rely on the “Crisco Corps” Omar Minaya’s plan in 2006 is to “shorten the game”, and through the first 31 games of the year, the plan has been followed exactly. The starting pitcher goes five or six innings, followed … Continue reading →

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It’s NOT Lima Time

Posted on May 8, 2006 by Joe Janish

If Sunday’s massacre is any indication, it is clearly NOT Lima Time, nor should it ever be. However, the issue was not Lima’s performance, but rather, the Mets’ brass believing that Lima would perform at a higher level. Last year, … Continue reading →

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Game 31: Loss

Posted on May 8, 2006 by Joe Janish

Braves 13 Mets 3 This game was over before it started. Their two previous wins notwithstanding, there couldn’t be anyone in the Mets’ dugout who thought there was a chance of beating John Smoltz — three days’ rest or not … Continue reading →

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Maine’s Thumb

Posted on May 7, 2006 by Joe Janish

In my post analyzing John Maine’s first start as a Met, I mentioned that Maine looked pretty good, but was surprised he didn’t throw more curveballs. Well, here’s the explanation:

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Game 30: Win

Posted on May 6, 2006 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Braves 5 If you were to hear the following statements just two weeks ago, would you believe them? 1. Victor Zambrano would pitch 1 1/3 innings, strike out three, and you would be disappointed that he had to … Continue reading →

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Game 29: Win

Posted on May 6, 2006 by Joe Janish

Mets 8 Braves 7 This was a huge win, for several reasons. Mostly, the win exemplified the 2006 Mets’ level of gumption and intestinal fortitude: this is a team that does not quit. The Metropolitans had no business winning this … Continue reading →

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The K Watch

Posted on May 5, 2006 by Joe Janish

Though it is surprising that Tom Glavine is not only leading the NL in ERA, but is also second in strikeouts with 41, there’s something even more surprising among the NL pitching leaders. A few days ago I posted the … Continue reading →

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Game 28: Win

Posted on May 5, 2006 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Pirates 0 Vintage Glavine Tom Glavine has evolved similarly to an aged fine wine; as an aficionado such as Steve Trachsel might tell you, a wine can go through a “dumb” or “funky” stage before reaching its finest … Continue reading →

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