Monthly Archives: June 2008

10 Reasons the Mets Stink

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Joe Janish

Notice none have to do with Willie the Scapegoat. 1. Moises Alou: 15 games played. 2. Carlos Delgado: still in uniform. 3. Oliver Perez: 2006 Edition 4. Duaner Sanchez: not the guy we knew from April-July 2006 5. Aaron Heilman: … Continue reading →

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Mets Fire Phillips

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

It was five years ago today that the New York Mets fired their GM Steve Phillips. At the time, the Mets were in last place with a 29-35 record, 15 games behind the division-leading Braves. They had finished last the … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 65: Loss to Diamondbacks

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

Diamondbacks 5 Mets 4 For the second consecutive day, the Mets wasted an outstanding effort by their starting pitcher. Johan Santana pitched seven shutout innings, allowing only three hits and three walks, striking out ten in a 115-pitch effort. The … Continue reading →

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Where to Start the Housecleaning

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

Big win last night. Woo hoo. More like, darn lucky win. Was it me, or were the Mets waiting to lose the game before Carlos Beltran belted one out of the park? Anywho, ending a five-game losing streak is hardly … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 64: Win Over Diamondbacks

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Diamondbacks 3 The Mets blew another one, then went into a coma, were lucky enough their opponents did also, and then finally recaptured a win in the lucky 13th inning. Mike Pelfrey had perhaps his most dominating outing … Continue reading →

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Petition for Wally Backman

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Joe Janish

While I still don’t think the Mets’ woes are the fault of Willie Randolph, and am certain the Wilpons will never open their arms to Wally Backman, I do find it intriguing that a Backman backer has created a petition … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 63: Loss to Diamondbacks

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Joe Janish

Diamondbacks 9 Mets 5 What started out so promising ended horribly. John Maine was shaky in the first frame, allowing a run, but the Mets came right back in the bottom of the inning to jump ahead 3-1. They tacked … Continue reading →

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Mets First Rounders

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

A few days ago, Ted Berg suggested that the Mets have done a poor job in the annual amateur draft held each June, and have built their team through free agency. I agree with the latter, but that was an … Continue reading →

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