Monthly Archives: April 2008

Life Without Moises

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Joe Janish

While few of us expected Moises Alou to play in more than 100 games this season, we did hope to see him at some point beyond the cameo appearances in spring training. After suffering a hernia, the latest news is … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 23: Win Over Braves

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Braves 3 John Smoltz didn’t have his good stuff, and the Mets jumped all over him, scoring runs in each of the first three innings and chasing “Smoltzie” to the showers after only four innings of work. David … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 22: Win Over Braves

Posted on April 26, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Braves 3 Tim Hudson imploded in the third inning, allowing the Mets to score four runs, and the Sheasters held on to beat the Braves by one. After Jose Reyes popped out to start the third, Endy Chavez … Continue reading →

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Let Him Rest

Posted on April 26, 2008 by Joe Janish

Early in Friday night’s SNY broadcast, a stat was flashed up showing that Mike Pelfrey has an 0-5 record, 8.59 ERA on regular 4 days’ rest, and 7-4 with a 3.91 ERA with 5+ days’ rest. Gary Cohen commented — … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 21: Loss to Braves

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Joe Janish

Braves 6 Mets 3 The Mets garnered TWO hits all night — one from Marlon Anderson, the other from Raul Casanova, both coming in the third inning — as they were beaten to a pulp by the mighty Braves. Jair … Continue reading →

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Throw Stuff at the TV Screen

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Joe Janish

Personally, I’ve been tempted to throw things at the TV screen during Mets games … especially lately. Tomorrow afternoon between 12:30 and 1pm, you have another opportunity (in addition to the game) to throw stuff at the screen. That’s when … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong with Heilman?

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Joe Janish

If you are one of those fans who has come to hate Aaron Heilman (for example, if you refer to him as “poopyface” or something less family-friendly), then please don’t bother reading further — your opinion likely can’t be changed … Continue reading →

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Basics: Bunting

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Joe Janish

While commenting on a replay of Oliver Perez dropping a beautiful sacrifice bunt in the third inning, Ron Darling brought up a fundamental that I don’t necessarily agree with. Darling said that you should hold the bat at chest level, … Continue reading →

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