Monthly Archives: March 2008

Mets Game 1: vs. Marlins

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Joe Janish

Comment away … a recap will be posted after the game.

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Last-Minute Pickups

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Joe Janish

The Mets’ roster is set, and, barring an injury, there is next to no possibility of a change being made for at least two weeks — when Duaner Sanchez is eligible to come off the disabled list. However, there are … Continue reading →

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Ryan Church : Xavier Nady

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Joe Janish

A few years ago, the Mets made a very unpopular trade during the offseason, trading one outfielder for another. The trade seemed illogical, nonsensical, and a complete mis-read of the market. After all, the Mets swapped a Gold Glove centerfielder … Continue reading →

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Top Hitter in a Pinch

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Joe Janish

In 2007, Ruben Gotay led the Mets with 15 pinch-hits. The next-closest compiler was Marlon Anderson with 10. Gotay also led all Mets pinch-hitters with 19 total bases. Overall — meaning as a regular, as a pinch-hitter, etc. — Gotay … Continue reading →

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Strange Moves

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Joe Janish

The 25-man roster has been established, and one must wonder what went into the final decisions — and whether the spring training game performances had any effect. There were only a few open spots, and one huge question mark. The … Continue reading →

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You Pick the Cover

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Joe Janish

Gotham Baseball magazine is giving YOU — the Mets fan — the chance to pick the cover of their next issue. Shown above, all three cover options feature newly acquired ace pitcher Johan Santana, but with different backgrounds. The depiction … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Gotay

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Joe Janish

It’s not bad enough the Mets gave up on Ruben Gotay … but to make it worse, the hated Atlanta Braves were the team that claimed him off waivers. Early on, it looked like Gotay might win a job on … Continue reading →

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Brady Clark or Fernando Tatis

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Joe Janish

The Mets’ 25th man is down to Brady Clark and Fernando Tatis. Clark is a much better outfielder and can play all three outfield positions. He’s a good singles hitter with not much power, and he runs fairly well. He … Continue reading →

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