Monthly Archives: September 2007

Bones to Pick

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Joe Janish

The Mets’ recent slide has not simply “occurred” due to bad luck or the baseball gods, and despite Willie Randolph’s all-too-calm demeanor, this team is in a state of disarray. We keep hearing that the “talent is there” and that … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 156: Loss to Nationals

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Joe Janish

Nationals 13 Mets 4 Yikes. I’m not sure what’s more disconcerting — the fact the Mets could manage only three runs against Matt Chico and Saul Rivera, or that the worst offensive team in MLB has now scored nine or … Continue reading →

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Awake from a Long Slumber

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Joe Janish

Finally, many Mets fans — including several MetsToday diehards — will see the MLB debut of Philip Humber as a starting pitcher, on Wednesday against the Nationals. Yes, we know he made his MLB debut in a five-minute stint at … Continue reading →

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More Games By Milton Bradley

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Joe Janish

No doubt you heard about the latest games being played by Milton Bradley. As if it weren’t bad enough that his team was being wiped out of the Wild Card by being swept at home at the hands of the … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Mets vs. Nationals

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Joe Janish

Now it’s getting down to the nitty gritty, and the schedule makers were kind to the New York Mets. After all, the Mets — who go into their last seven games 2 1/2 games up — have the benefit of … Continue reading →

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Number Five

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Joe Janish

There have been a multitude of Mets who have worn the number five on their back. Steve Henderson, Hobie Landrith, Joe Foy, Sandy Alomar Sr., Ed Charles, Brook Fordyce, Mark Johnson, and Tsuyoshi Shinjo were just a handful (I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 155: Win Over Marlins

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Marlins 6 John Maine was downright dominating, but couldn’t hang around long enough to pitch the team to victory. Riding a hard (94-95 MPH) fastball with a lot of life and movement, Maine struck out nine and allowed … Continue reading →

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Number Seven

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Joe Janish

Chuck Carr, Daryl Boston, Gary Bennett, Jason Phillips, Juan (ugh) Samuel, and several others wore number 7 for the Mets — not quite the level of player who wore the same digit in the Bronx. But then, there was also … Continue reading →

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