Monthly Archives: July 2007

No Deal with Pirates

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Joe Janish

Not that there was any offer on the table, or any talks between Omar Minaya and Pittsburgh GM Dave Littlefield, but I’m going to make a preemptive statement regarding any trade with the Pirates: no thanks. While last year’s deadline … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 101: Loss to Pirates

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Joe Janish

Pirates 8 Mets 4 The Pirates mixed in one longball with several dozen cheap hits and used the Mets’ hangover against them to avoid being swept at Shea. The Mets — or shall we say Jose Reyes — jumped out … Continue reading →

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Perez vs. the Pirates

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Joe Janish

So Oliver Perez will make his first career start against his old team, the Pittsburgh Pirates. Knowing he’s an emotional guy, one wonders if he’ll be seriously amped up for the start — possibly too keyed up to be effective. … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 100: Win Over Pirates

Posted on July 25, 2007 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Pirates 3 It was deja vu all over again. The Mets jumped out to a six-run lead in the first three innings, with four of the runs being driven in by Paul LoDuca and one each by Damion … Continue reading →

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Three Books to Read Regarding Home Run Kings

Posted on July 25, 2007 by Joe Janish

There’s been a lot of hoopla surrounding some guy in San Francisco chasing the number 755 (which means very little, by the way). Something about a “Home Run King”. For anyone interested in reading about the Home Run Kings, I … Continue reading →

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Hero Today, Gone Tomorrow

Posted on July 25, 2007 by Joe Janish

So Chip Ambres has been designated for assignment. If he didn’t get a dramatic, game-winning hit within the last three days, no one would have noticed. Some might have mentioned that they didn’t realize the Mets had anyone named Chip … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 99: Win Over Pirates

Posted on July 24, 2007 by Joe Janish

Mets 8 Pirates 4 Wow … where to start? John Maine pulled a little league feat, pitching and hitting his team to victory. Lastings Milledge was 3-for-3. Ruben Gotay had two more hits, with an RBI and a run. Paul … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Mets vs. Pirates

Posted on July 24, 2007 by Joe Janish

The last time the Mets faced an NL Central cellar dweller at home, they took three out of four. Today they welcome the 41-56 Pittsburgh Pirates to Shea for a three-game series. The Pirates, actually, are a half-game up on … Continue reading →

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