Monthly Archives: August 2007

Pitching Questions and Roster Moves

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Joe Janish

A few random thoughts going through the Mets fan’s head … 1. What is more concerning, the fact that Brian Lawrence’s fastball is clocked at 82 MPH or that his change-up is clocked at 82 MPH? 2. Who is starting … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 130: Loss to Phillies

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Joe Janish

Phillies 9 Mets 2 The final score shows seven runs between the victors and the losers, and it wasn’t even that close. The Phillies did their usual thing: score a boatload of runs. The scary thing is, they were scoring … Continue reading →

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Phrom the Phillies’ Phan’s Perspective

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Joe Janish

The Mets and Phillies get together for four big games that may — or may not — have a significant impact on the rest of the season. On the surface, it would appear that the Mets are in the driver’s … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 129: Loss to Dodgers

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Joe Janish

Dodgers 6 Mets 2 What began as a promising game for John Maine ended a disappointment. Maine pitched well through the first four innings, showing excellent poise in the fourth by working out of a tough jam (men on first … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 128: Win Over Dodgers

Posted on August 25, 2007 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Dodgers 3 This was a great win on many levels. First, winning a one-run game is always a lift. Second, winning a series is the general goal, and the series has now been won. Third, the usually demanding … Continue reading →

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Mets Lunch Box

Posted on August 25, 2007 by Joe Janish

With the kids going back to school, I found a few cool lunch boxes with the Mets logo. Just go to the Mets Store (link is on the top of the page) and click on Lunch Boxes. If you’re the … Continue reading →

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Questions for Willie

Posted on August 25, 2007 by Joe Janish

Though the Mets beat the Dodgers on Friday, there are still some questions for Willie Randolph. Why was there a double steal attempt in the first inning, with Ruben Gotay as the lead runner, one out, and Moises Alou at … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 127: Win Over Dodgers

Posted on August 24, 2007 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Dodgers 2 You know it’s a good win when you can’t decide who is more deserving of the proverbial “game ball”. David Wright did it with his bat, legs, and glove, and Oliver Perez did it with his … Continue reading →

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