Monthly Archives: April 2008

Mets Game 25: Loss To Pirates

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Joe Janish

Pirates 13 Mets 1 OK, so, I watch Xavier Nady lead off the second with a walk, I go to the kitchen to fix a sandwich and a glass of Ovaltine, I come back to the TV and it’s 7-zip. … Continue reading →

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News from M*A*S*H Unit

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Joe Janish

About 24 hours ago, we were told that Moises Alou might miss another few months due to an undisclosed ankle injury. Today, however, we are told that Alou has been cleared for baseball activities and will join the team on … Continue reading →

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Go Get Botts

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

As was pointed out by loyal MetsToday readers Micalpalyn and DaveVW, Jason Botts has been DFA’d by the Texas Rangers. The switch-hitting slugger has been a low-risk, high-reward, under-the-radar target here at MetsToday since about 1949. OK, maybe not that … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 24: Win Over Pirates

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Pirates 4 It took eleven innings on a chilly night in Flushing, but the Mets eventually wore out the Pirates thanks to some good old fashioned small ball. Endy Chavez — who had three hits on the night … Continue reading →

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Figgy Loses a Turn

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

As a result of yesterday’s rainout, Nelson Figueroa will get skipped when his turn comes around the next time in the rotation — which would be Sunday at Arizona. Instead of Figgy, Johan Santana will go to the hill. On … Continue reading →

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The Deal That Wasn’t

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

You may have heard by now that Barry Zito has been demoted to the bullpen, after an atrocious start to the season for the San Francisco Giants (0-6, 7.53 ERA). As Mets fans, why should we care? Because for every … Continue reading →

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Mets Fans in Connecticut

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Joe Janish

If you are a Mets fan in Connecticut, and cannot watch Mets games on TV because your cable provider is Cox Communications, it’s time to join the legion of customers who are requesting that SNY be added to the channel … Continue reading →

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MetsBlog: Price of Success

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Joe Janish

You know you’ve hit the big time when newspaper reporters are making snide remarks about your blog. One of the columnists (who shall remain nameless to protect the guilty) in the Daily News recently penned this: “Is Matt Cerrone’s entertaining … Continue reading →

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