Monthly Archives: June 2008

Mets Game 71: Win Over Angels

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Angels 4 After leading, losing, and tying, the Mets finally pulled out a win thanks to a solo homer by Damion Easley in the top of the tenth inning to take the rubber match, win the series, and … Continue reading →

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Which Uncola Do You Prefer?

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Joe Janish

Yesterday, the the New York Mets replaced manager Willie Randolph with Jerry Manuel. Today the Mets made a similar announcement; they have replaced this soft drink: with this one: I’m sure the difference will be noticeable to all.

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Mets Game 70: Loss to Angels

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Joe Janish

Angels 6 Mets 1 It is simply implausible that the Mets lost this game to the Angels. After all, they have championship talent on their roster, which had been impinged for the last 170 games by the follies of Willie … Continue reading →

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Pre-game to Mets Game #70

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Joe Janish

Where is Trot Nixon? Or as my wife quipped, “why are they not trotting out Trot?” Another observation: why in the world is Luis Aguayo on the coaching staff? Further, why is he — and not Ken Oberkfell — the … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Omar Minaya is Crazy

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Joe Janish

So the stage has been set for Jerry Manuel to right the ship and guide the Mets to the postseason. He’ll do it, too, because as Omar Minaya stated in today’s press conference, “Jerry Manuel was the best manager for … Continue reading →

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Why the Middle of the Night

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Joe Janish

Anyone else hear Billy Joel’s voice singing “River of Dreams” in their head when you found out the Mets fired Willie at like 3 am EST? Well here’s the scoop from Newsday’s Jim Baumbach: Here’s the sick part: By announcing … Continue reading →

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Mets Fire Tom Nieto

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Joe Janish

It was a long time coming, but the Mets finally came to their senses and fired the man who has been the biggest roadblock to their success: Tom Nieto. The fact Nieto wasn’t let go after last season was unconscionable. … Continue reading →

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Mets Fire Willie Randolph

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Joe Janish

Scoundrels! The Mets fired Willie Randolph in the middle of the night, only hours after winning a ballgame on the Left Coast that ended around 1:20 am EST. The timing and gutlessness was reminiscent of the Baltimore Colts’ move to … Continue reading →

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