Monthly Archives: March 2008

Poor Subject of Conversation

Posted on March 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

During the CW11 telecast of the Mets-Marlins game, announcers Keith Hernandez and Kevin Burkhardt spent several minutes discussing the Florida Marlins. Specifically, the “fact” that the Marlins would be unable to compete this year, how they couldn’t hold on to … Continue reading →

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Show Me a Starter

Posted on March 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

In his latest bid to take claim of the fifth starter spot, Mike Pelfrey didn’t fare too well. The man who relieved him, however, didn’t look so bad. Scott Schoeneweis came into a bases loaded situation and struck out Mike … Continue reading →

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Outfield Options

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Joe Janish

On the Trade Block Randy Winn Winn’s been rumored to be coming east since last June. The hapless, rebuilding Giants have little use for him, and need to get something decent in return for him now while he still has … Continue reading →

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Trade Must Be Made

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Joe Janish

While I’m liking what Angel Pagan is doing, I’d be surprised if the Mets didn’t look outside the organization for a veteran outfielder — they’ve reached that stage of evolution where they’re not going to go forth with no-names at … Continue reading →

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Tigers Want Heilman

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Joe Janish

Just saw this on Gotham Baseball: According to a MLB executive familiar with the “talks” (which no one will confirm are actually going on), no deal is going to happen with the Tigers (for Marcus Thames) unless the Mets take … Continue reading →

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Mets Injury List

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Joe Janish

Since the list of Mets injuries has become so dynamic, I’m going to keep a running list to the right for everyone’s reference. If I missed anyone, let me know … it appears there are a few letters from the … Continue reading →

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Time For Lohse?

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Joe Janish

Most will agree Kyle Lohse was not worth the four-year, multimillion-dollar contract he was seeking over the winter. In fact, he wasn’t worth a three-year, nor two-year deal, either. But how about a one-year deal? For somewhere between $4-10M, which … Continue reading →

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Hip Hip Not-hooray – Two More Mets Go Down

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Joe Janish

So I’ve just read that fill-in first baseman Michel Abreu has suffered a hip flexor strain and that lefty pitcher Jason Vargas was sent to Philadelphia for his own mysterious hip injury. Is this for real or are the newspaper … Continue reading →

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