Monthly Archives: July 2007

Middle Relief Option

Posted on July 24, 2007 by Joe Janish

The Boston Red Sox DFA’s Joel Pineiro yesterday, to make room on the roster for Jon Lester. The guy’s got electric stuff, but has been riddled by injuries and inconsistency since 2003. The Red Sox signed him as a closer … Continue reading →

Posted in News Notes Rumors, Pitching Staff | 18 Comments

Inside Look: Pittsburgh Pirates

Posted on July 24, 2007 by Joe Janish

Fascinating, isn’t it? That a team could be so physically close to the NY-metropolitan area, and yet have little or no consequence in the minds of most Mets fans? Pittsburgh is only about 300 miles from Flushing, but it may … Continue reading →

Posted in Series Previews | 11 Comments

Curiosities and Comments

Posted on July 23, 2007 by Joe Janish

A few things passing through the mind of a Mets fan … The injury to Endy Chavez appears more serious than first suspected. There’s a distinct possibility “Legendary Endy” does not return until mid- to late September. That makes the … Continue reading →

Posted in News Notes Rumors | 4 Comments

Omar’s Blockbuster Trade

Posted on July 23, 2007 by Joe Janish

This has been the most ho-hum wind-down to July 31st in a long time. In fact, I don’t remember this little talk a week before the trading deadline since … hmmm … 1981? And the only reason it was quiet … Continue reading →

Posted in Hot Stove | 4 Comments

Another Reason to Hate Barry Bonds

Posted on July 23, 2007 by Joe Janish

It’s terrible that we have to tarnish this exquisite website with content involving the villainous ballplayer turned bodybuilder Barry Bonds, but it’s important to spread bad vibes and negative karma regarding the Giants’ lab rat. As if Barry Bonds weren’t … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 98: Win Over Dodgers

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Dodgers 4 It’s been a while since we had one of these — watching the TV at the edge of your seat, nervous energy flowing through the veins right to the last pitch of the game. In the … Continue reading →

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10 Most Annoying Things on the FOX Broadcast

Posted on July 21, 2007 by Joe Janish

1. The insufferable pregame, particularly the contrived and demonstrative delivery of Jeannie Zelasko, the clueless commentary Kevin Kennedy, and the overabundant hype of Barry Bonds. Newsflash to FOX: no one outside of San Francisco cares one aota about Barroid. 1a. … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 97: Loss to Dodgers

Posted on July 21, 2007 by Joe Janish

Dodgers 8 Mets 6 For a while there, it looked like the Mets might take three in a row in LA, but it wasn’t meant to be. Before the series began, I figured this game would go to the Dodgers, … Continue reading →

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