Monthly Archives: June 2008

Big Changes On the Way

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Joe Janish

So the buzz is that the times they are a changin’ at Shea. The hiring of Jerry Manuel was only one of many “adjustments” to be made by the Mets in the coming weeks. In fact there are closed-door meetings … Continue reading →

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Drinking the Kool-Aid

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Joe Janish

Two nights ago, the SNY broadcast team (again) went on and on and on about Jerry Manuel, and how he’s already made drastic changes with this ballclub. For example, when Carlos Beltran stole third down by five and then charged … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 76: Loss to Mariners

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mariners 11 Mets 0 It was “one of those nights” for Oliver Perez. As in, Mr. Hyde showed up on the mound instead of Dr. Perez. By the fifth inning, it was 6-zip, and the Mets offense showed no interest … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 75: Loss to Mariners

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mariners 5 Mets 1 Soooo …. Johan Santana pitches seven innings, allows one earned run, and Felix Hernandez leaves the game in the fifth due to an injury. If you were to guess, which team would win? Most likely, you’d … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 74: Win Over Rockies

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Rockies 1 For the second consecutive game, Jose Reyes led off the game with a triple and eventually scored to put the Mets ahead 1-zip. This time, however, the Mets held up the lead. Carlos Beltran added a … Continue reading →

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Wally Throws 22 Bats

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Joe Janish

Be sure to tune in to SNY tonight at 6 pm to see the latest episode of “Playing for Peanuts“, in which you’ll see South Georgia Peanuts manner Wally Backman throw nearly two dozen bats on the field. But don’t … Continue reading →

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Valentin Packs It In

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Joe Janish

The 2008 comeback attempt of Jose Valentin has come to an end. After hitting a pinch-hit homerun for New Orleans, Valentin called the Mets’ front office to say that he was shutting it down for the rest of the season … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 73: Loss to Rockies

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Joe Janish

Rockies 7 Mets 1 Well … what the heck happened? Pedro Martinez looked brilliant through four shutout innings, and the Mets jumped ahead in the first frame thanks to a leadoff triple by Jose Reyes followed by a Luis Castillo … Continue reading →

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