Monthly Archives: April 2008

Inside Look: Washington Nationals

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Joe Janish

Usually we do these “inside looks” before a series begins, but Willie Randolph’s lineup changes have inspired me to “mix it up a little”. That said, this time around we’re getting the Nationals fan’s point of view at the end … Continue reading →

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Schneider’s New Old Glove

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Joe Janish

During last night’s SNY broadcast, Kevin Burkhardt gave us explanations for Brian Schneider’s three passed balls thus far this season — straight from the horse’s mouth. Of course, you’ve already read my theories on the subject, and interestingly, Burkhardt’s tidbit … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 13: Win Over Nationals

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Nationals 2 It took three starts, but John Maine “finally” earned his first win of 2008. Maine threw 6 2/3 innings, allowing only five hits and two runs, in evening his record to 1-1. He ran into a … Continue reading →

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Where Is Ricardo Rincon?

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Joe Janish

During spring training, non-roster invitee Ricardo Rincon looked like he might make Scott Schoeneweis expendable, seeming to have recaptured the form that made him one of baseball’s elite lefthanded middle relievers and a favorite of Billy Beane in the early … Continue reading →

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Game 12: Win Over Nationals

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Nationals 0 Maybe he’s the stopper after all. Mike Pelfrey was absolutely outstanding, throwing seven shutout innings. He positively dominated the Nationals hitters, pounding his 94+ MPH fastball inside incessantly, moving batters off the plate and breaking about … Continue reading →

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Happy Tax Day

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Joe Janish

Yes, I will be one of the idiots rushing to see my accountant, wincing at the figures I owe, then rushing to get envelopes postmarked before the extended-hours post office closes. Hope most of you were smart enough to get … Continue reading →

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Down On Willie

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Joe Janish

Before you read on, believe me when I tell you I sincerely LOVE Willie Randolph. I loved him as a player, love his old-school mentality, and wish him the greatest success. But, it’s a love/hate relationship (can a “relationship” be … Continue reading →

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Game 11: Loss to Brewers

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Joe Janish

Brewers 9 Mets 7 It was three hours and 45 minutes of pure agony. The Brewers jumped out to a two-run lead in the top of the first thanks to another dinger by Gabe Kapler, but the Mets stormed right … Continue reading →

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