Monthly Archives: June 2007

The Wrong Outfielder

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Joe Janish

When the Mets needed to promote another outfielder on June 8th, they chose Ricky Ledee. Most likely, this is because Ledee is the illegitimate son of Willie Randolph — there hasn’t been any other tangible evidence he keeps showing up … Continue reading →

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XM Radio for Dad

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Joe Janish

There’s still time to get Dad a gift, and what would be better than an XM radio and satellite subscription so he can listen to every MLB game? Personally, I’ve had XM for three years and love it. My mornings … Continue reading →

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Reyes Passes Foster, Wright After Flynn

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Joe Janish

Greg from Faith and Fear in Flushing pointed out that Jose Reyes collected the 600th hit of his career over the weekend (he now has 604), and that David Wright is one hit shy of 500. Further, Greg noted that … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 62: Loss to Dodgers

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Joe Janish

Dodgers 5 Mets 3 In seven of the last eight games, the Mets have lost in every way possible. They’ve had games where they received good pitching without offensive support. There have been games where they hit well but the … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Mets vs. Dodgers

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Joe Janish

The Mets’ recent taste of American League baseball left an awful flavor in their collective mouths. It appears the lineup can’t keep up with the offensive-minded teams in the junior circuit — at least, not without sluggers such as Shawn … Continue reading →

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Why Alyssa Milano is Not a Mets Fan

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Joe Janish

Last year, Alyssa Milano showed up in the New York Mets dugout, but apparently it wasn’t to ask out Kaz Matsui. Her braless visit to Shea may have inspired the Mets — and frightened Kaz to run to Colorado — … Continue reading →

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Mets Gifts for Father’s Day

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Joe Janish

Guess what? You have six days to find a gift for Father’s Day. If you’re like me, you don’t have time to deal with going to the mall after work, so your best bet is to buy a gift online. … Continue reading →

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Inside Look: LA Dodgers

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Joe Janish

The New York Mets move westward to face the Los Angeles Dodgers of Los Angeles (not Anaheim, nor San Jose, nor any other city disassoicated from the team). The Dodgers had been riding atop the ultra-competitive NL West, but recently … Continue reading →

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