Monthly Archives: September 2007

Mets Game 162: Loss to Marlins

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Joe Janish

Marlins 8 Mets 1 The worst collapse in Major League Baseball history is complete. The Mets couldn’t find the “on” switch (not surprisingly — it was a very dark room with no windows). What a waste of a beautiful fall … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 161: Win Over Marlins

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Joe Janish

Mets 13 Marlins 0 Hey guys, where the heck was that yesterday? Or the last two weeks? John Maine chose his most important start of the year to pitch the game of his life, becoming another in a long line … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 160: Loss to Marlins

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Joe Janish

Marlins 7 Mets 4 The Mr. Hyde alter-ego of Oliver Perez took the mound, and with it, the ballgame. From the first inning, it was apparent that Ollie didn’t have his command, but it appeared as though he was going … Continue reading →

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Embrace the Collapse

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Joe Janish

A long, long time ago … I think it was in late May (feels like centuries ago) … it didn’t feel “right” when the Mets were on top of the NL East by five games over the Braves, and looking … Continue reading →

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To Mo, Or Not To Mo

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Joe Janish

I need some help here, and asking for your opinion. I’m going to the Mets game tonight. I own one “authentic” Mets jersey — a home black Mo Vaughn, #42. It was a gift. Despite his bust of a career … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 159: Loss to Cardinals

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Joe Janish

Cardinals 3 Mets 0 Pedro did his job, holding the Cardinals to just three runs and pushing through seven full innings. However, the offense — which had been averaging about seven runs per game lately — did not show up … Continue reading →

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Outnumbered

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Joe Janish

The writers, bloggers, talk radio personalities, and other pundits have come up with a long list of reasons why the Mets have faltered so dramatically in the past few weeks. Such points as Willie Randolph’s managing; Omar Minaya’s inability to … Continue reading →

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Multiple Scenarios

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Joe Janish

It’s agonizing, I know, but let’s look at the current NL East standings (preferably on an empty stomach): Mets 87-71 Phillies 86-72 Let’s pretend the Mets lose tonight, and the Phillies win. Both teams will be in a tie for … Continue reading →

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