Monthly Archives: June 2007

Chan Ho: Gone But Not Forgotten

Posted on June 7, 2007 by Joe Janish

The Mets quietly and unceremoniously released Chan Ho Park a few days ago, not that anyone noticed, or cared. His 5.57 ERA in AAA and 15.75 ERA in his one start in the bigs were a major disappointment, and the … Continue reading →

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Another One Bites the Dust

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Joe Janish

It wasn’t enough that the Mets lost their third straight game last night — they lost ANOTHER outfielder to injury. Endy Chavez pulled his hamstring while trying to beat out an infield grounder in the seventh inning, making him the … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 57: Loss to Phillies

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Joe Janish

Phillies 4 Mets 2 What a shame. I don’t know what’s more disgraceful — the fact that the Mets couldn’t score more than two runs against one of the worst starters in MLB, or that Aaron Heilman couldn’t close the … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Willie Randolph Hates Ruben Gotay

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Joe Janish

Ruben Gotay was once a prized prospect in the Kansas City Royals organization, their 2004 Minor League Player of the Year and a starter in the Futures Games. Somewhere on his way to be KC’s second baseman of the future, … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 56: Loss to Phillies

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Joe Janish

Phillies 4 Mets 2 These are the games the Mets are supposed to pull out, one way or another. As mentioned yesterday in our series preview, the Glavine vs. Moyer soft-toss-fest could go either way, and indeed that’s the way … Continue reading →

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Mets: Lackluster or Lacking?

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Joe Janish

After the Mets lost two of three from the Diamondbacks, the team’s vocal leaders — Paul LoDuca and Billy Wagner — suggested that they needed to turn up the intensity. Quoth Wagner: “We can’t go out and play the type … Continue reading →

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Mets Fans Speak on Philly Blog

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Joe Janish

Actually, I’m the only one given a voice in a Q&A done on The Good Phight, and I believe it’s a phirst phor them. But my ego is large enough to think that my opinion represents the Average Mets Fan. … Continue reading →

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Inside Look: Philadelphia Phillies

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Joe Janish

This could be a huge series for the Phillies. With the Mets licking their wounds, and possibly without four of their Opening Day starters, now is the time for Philadelphia to make a move upward. Winning the series — or … Continue reading →

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