Monthly Archives: March 2008

Armas In, Vargas Out

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to Adam Rubin, Tony Armas Jr. has finally worked out his visa issues and reported to Mets training camp. Better late than never … next time try MasterCard, Tony. However, Jason Vargas may be out for three months … … Continue reading →

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Psychic: Pelfrey is Number 5 Starter

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Joe Janish

In an article in the Sunday New York Times, an astrologer claims that Mike Pelfrey (a Capricorn) should be the Mets #5 starter regardless of what happens with the health issues of Orlando Hernandez. From the article, Pelfrey is described … Continue reading →

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What Spring Training Means

Posted on March 15, 2008 by Joe Janish

As of now, the New York Mets hold a 10-6 record in the Grapefruit League, trailing the first-place Marlins, Brewers, and Braves by a half game. Should we be concerned that the Mets are behind the Marlins and Braves? Similarly, … Continue reading →

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Jumping On Berg’s Bandwagon

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Joe Janish

Over at the SNY site, Ted Berg has made a very unpopular proclamation, in regard to Angel Pagan: There are plenty of arguments for Pagan opening the season in left field for the Mets, nearly all of which focus on … Continue reading →

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Fifth Starter Insurance

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

Horacio Ramirez has been released by the Seattle Mariners. Some of you may remember him as the “next big thing” coming out of Atlanta … they hyped him up enough to get fireballing reliever Rafael Soriano for him straight up. … Continue reading →

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Where Are They Now: Art Shamsky

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

Thanks to MetsToday reader Walnutz, we now know that OF/1B/pingponger/Ironman Jeff Conine is down for the count and is in no shape to un-retire. We also have news today about another ex-Met — Art Shamsky. Shamsky, who inspired many of … Continue reading →

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Where Is Jeff Conine?

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

Photo by Larry Hodges With Moises Alou out, Carlos Delgado ailing, Ryan Church struggling against lefties, and Olmedo Saenz resembling Horatio Sanz, the Mets are in obvious need of a veteran righthanded hitter with some pop who can a) play … Continue reading →

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From the Horse’s Mouth

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

Some of you may think I’m a horse’s arse for the cockamamie ideas I occasionally throw out there … well, all I can say is, don’t look a gift horse in the mouth … or something … Speaking of horses, … Continue reading →

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