Monthly Archives: April 2008

Mets Game 17: Loss to Cubs

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Joe Janish

Cubs 7 Mets 1 We thought it might be a pitchers’ duel, and it was just that … until the ugly eighth. It wouldn’t have made a difference, because Carlos Zambrano was just a bit better than John Maine anyway. … Continue reading →

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Inside Look: Chicago Cubs

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Joe Janish

The Mets are in Wrigleyville for a two-game set, playing the 2007 NL Central Champion Chicago Cubs. The Cubs return as the favorites in 2008, led again by skipper Lou Piniella, sluggers Alfonso Soriano, Aramis Ramirez, and Derrek Lee, and … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 16: Loss to Phillies

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Joe Janish

Phillies 5 Mets 4 Two out of three ain’t bad, but a sweep in Philly would have been much better. Chase Utley was too much for the Mets, as the Phillies MVP went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and drove … Continue reading →

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Mets Radio Broadcasts

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Joe Janish

Lately, I’ve been listening to parts of the Mets broadcasts on radio, for whatever reason. Last year, I thought Howie Rose and Tom McCarthy sounded too much alike — I couldn’t tell which was which at times. But, it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 15: Win Over Phillies

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Phillies 2 Jose Reyes jumpstarted the Mets in the initial inning, leading off the game with a double and scoring — along with Ryan Church — on another double by MVP leader David Wright. From then on, the … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 15: Win Over Phillies

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Phillies 4 What promised to be a pitchers’ duel between the two aces turned out to be just that — until the aces left the game, and then all heck broke loose. Both Johan Santana and Cole Hamels … Continue reading →

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Got Endy?

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Joe Janish

Loyal MetsToday reader “whatdatmean” recently commented, “Why has Endy not seen any action till yesterday? Are they trying to trade him and don’t want to hurt his stock by playing him? Seems odd to me. He has been Willie’s boy … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 14: Nationals

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Nationals 2 “A long, ugly game that turned out pretty.” — Willie Randolph’s fitting description during the postgame interview on SNY. It took 14 innings of perseverance, but the New York Mets finally came out on top, winning … Continue reading →

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