Monthly Archives: July 2007

Mets Game 106: Loss to Brewers

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Joe Janish

Brewers 4 Mets 2 Number 300 will have to wait, though it was no fault of Tommy Glavine. Glavine looked great in his first three innings, holding the Brewers hitless. However, he walked J.J. Hardy to begin the fourth, then … Continue reading →

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Back to the Ballgame

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Joe Janish

OK, four o’clock has come and gone and the Mets did not make any additions other than Luis Castillo. That may be a good thing — sometimes the best deals are the ones never made. A year from now we … Continue reading →

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Offers On the Table

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Joe Janish

There is a smorgasboard of players rumored to be on the trading table, but this isn’t an all-you-can eat. Let’s take a quick look at some of the athletes the Mets are purportedly thinking about obtaining. Eric Gagne He’s going … Continue reading →

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Deadline Deals: The Last 10 Years

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Joe Janish

Just for fun, thought I’d post a list of the last New York Mets “deadline deals” from the last 10 years. 2006: Xavier Nady to Pirates for Roberto Hernandez and Oliver Perez Nice deal for both sides, as it turned … Continue reading →

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Milwaukee Brewers: 10 Questions

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Joe Janish

This three-game set in Milwaukee is a huge series for both the Mets and the Brewers, as each team holds similarly slim leads over their respective divisions. While both teams remain in first, each have changed a bit since their … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Mets vs. Brewers

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Joe Janish

The last time the Mets faced the Brewers, the Brew Crew had the best record in MLB, and were fulfilling the “surprise” role that many pundits predicted. However, with the Mets going into Milwaukee to start a three-game series today, … Continue reading →

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Do We Want Castillo?

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Joe Janish

OK, so now the deal looks more reasonable: minor league catcher Drew Butera and outfielder Dustin Martin for Luis Castillo. I have no qualms about the talent exchange here. Drew Butera will be lucky to reach the glorious heights of … Continue reading →

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Teixeira to Braves: Now What?

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Joe Janish

So it’s only a matter of time before the Mark Teixeira trade to the Braves becomes official. Now what? How about this: nothing. While the Braves are about to acquire one of the elite hitters in the American League, the … Continue reading →

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