Monthly Archives: July 2007

Mets Game 87: Loss to Astros

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Joe Janish

Astros 8 Mets 3 Here is the dry, objective capsule of the game: The Houston Astros rode the arm of All-Star Roy Oswalt for seven solid innings, supporting him with eight runs on eleven hits and six walks in beating … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 86: Win over Astros

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Astros 3 It was a long, hard fight, and exactly the kind of game the Mets sorely needed to win. Hard to say who the hero was in this game — the Mets’ bullpen, which shut out the … Continue reading →

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Who Let the Dogs Out?

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, Jose Reyes was removed from Friday’s game for not hustling out a ground ball. The full description, and quotes from both Willie Randolph and Jose Reyes, can be found on MetsBlog. SNY broadcaster Keith Hernandez … Continue reading →

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No Hope for Gotay

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Joe Janish

It’s official: Ruben Gotay will not see regular playing time this year — at least, not unless a lot of people go down with injuries and yellow fever. Willie confirmed this nonsensical decision in an interview with Joe Benigno on … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 85: Loss to Astros

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Joe Janish

Astros 4 Mets 0 Is it safe to say Mike Pelfrey is NOT ready for prime time? Or are the Mets going to continue to force him out to the mound, and crush his confidence with every outing? Pelfrey pitched … Continue reading →

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What Is a Crawford Box?

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Joe Janish

MetsToday reader Steve from White Plains asks, “Why do they call the short porch in Minute Maid Park the Crawford Box?” Excellent question, Steve. Actually, the entire selection of seating behind the leftfield wall is called “Crawford Boxes”. That’s not … Continue reading →

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5 Hates for July 1-6

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Joe Janish

Five things I hated this past week … 1. Cynthia Rodriguez’s T-shirt. Was she trying to get back at A-Rod, the Yankee fans, or the New York media? Or does she think that’s good fashion sense? Just loving the fact … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 84: Win Over Astros

Posted on July 5, 2007 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Astros 2 All season, the Mets have been in search of a “stopper” — a bonafide, ace-like starter who can put an end to losing streaks, and reverse negative momentum. With his performance last night, John Maine put … Continue reading →

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