Monthly Archives: January 2008

David Wright Honored with Thurman Munson Award

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Joe Janish

It’s not the NL MVP, but in the grand scheme of things, it’s much more impactful. While Jimmy Rollins ran away with the honors for best player in the National League, David Wright will have to settle for being honored … Continue reading →

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Hall of Fame Mets

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Joe Janish

Quick: can you name the ten former Mets in Baseball’s Hall of Fame? Don’t be upset if you can’t … the only HOF member who played the bulk of his career in orange and blue is Tom Seaver. The rest … Continue reading →

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Reacquisition of Angel Pagan

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

Two years ago, the Mets sold up-and-coming outfielder Angel Pagan to the Cubs. At the time, Lastings Milledge was earmarked for a full season in the minors, but the Mets had Victor Diaz and Xavier Nady fighting it out for … Continue reading →

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David Wright: Not the Best Player

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

If you watched the SNY Hot Stove Report (which will be shown again Wednesday at 6:30 PM on SNY), then you may or may not have picked up a few morsels of wisdom from Willie Randolph. In particular …. While … Continue reading →

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Johan Santana – Pass?

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Joe Janish

Sometimes, we can get an idea on the future by looking at the past. Some call this “learning from your mistakes”; if you don’t learn from mistakes, you call it “history repeating itself”. Before the Mets empty their farm system … Continue reading →

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Mets Farm System: Open Discussion

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Joe Janish

Loyal reader Micalpalyn has introduced some interesting points for discussion regarding the Mets farm system (and a final note on Rich Harden). Please read his thoughts below and post your response. Metsblog has a post on Omar’s farm system. But … Continue reading →

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Clemens Pulls a Palmeiro

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Joe Janish

So the previously silent Roger Clemens decided to let the entire world know “the truth” on 60 Minutes, thanks to some old-fashioned poking and prodding from 90-year-old Mike Wallace. The show will air this Sunday, but don’t bother rearranging your … Continue reading →

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First Major Deal of 2008

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Joe Janish

Not for the Mets, but in general. The Athletics traded Nick Swisher to the White Sox for a trio of prospects named Gio Gonzalez, Faustino De Los Santos and Ryan Sweeney. The first two are pitchers, and Sweeney is an … Continue reading →

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