Monthly Archives: June 2007

Mets Game 79: Win Over Phillies

Posted on June 30, 2007 by Joe Janish

Mets 8 Phillies 3 Wow. This was what the Mets were supposed to do to the unknowns in the St. Louis rotation. Well, at least their timing was right. The New York Mets cruised to their third straight win over … Continue reading →

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Backup Catching Option

Posted on June 30, 2007 by Joe Janish

With Paul LoDuca to be serving a two-game suspension sometime soon, and the Mets in need of a solid righthanded bat with Moises Alou still missing, I have the ideal guy: Mike Sweeney. Go ahead, call me crazy. But the … Continue reading →

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Soler Released

Posted on June 30, 2007 by Joe Janish

Boy do I feel dumb. Over the winter, I thought the Mets should have been after Tony Armas, Jr. for starting pitching depth instead of Chan Ho Park and Aaron Sele. Early in the March, I predicted that Alay Soler … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 78: Win Over Phillies

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Phillies 2 Message to Cole Hamels: you ain’t so tough. The Phillies’ young ace was throwing hard and inside from inning one, and took offense to Jose Reyes dancing down the third base line in the first inning. … Continue reading →

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Between-Games Thoughts

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Joe Janish

While waiting around for another game to start, consider the following … It’s clear that Paul LoDuca needs at least a two-game rest — that said, it may be a blessing in disguise if his suspension appeal is denied. With … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 77: Win Over Phillies

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Phillies Phive After going up 6-1, this game got a little too close for comfort. Helped by a huge strike zone from home plate umpire Adam Dowdy, El Duque pitched six solid innings, striking out seven, walking two, … Continue reading →

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Phraternizing

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Joe Janish

Top Phillies blog The Good Phight interviewed yours truly regarding the upcoming series between the Phils and Mets. Check out Fraternizing with the Enemy Part 2 on Phillies Phight to read my take on the weekend.

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Inside Look: Philadelphia Phillies II

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Joe Janish

With the Mets holding a fragile three-game lead over the second-place Phillies, this weekend’s four-games in Philadelphia is the most important series for both teams so far this year. Chase Utley and Co. swept the Mets in four games at … Continue reading →

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