Monthly Archives: August 2008

Mets Game 126: Win Over Braves

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Braves 3 The best plan when you don’t have a closer? Score enough runs that it doesn’t matter who pitches the ninth inning.

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Bullpen Workload Comparison

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Joe Janish

Following up last week’s article on the Mets’ bullpen, today we compare the relief workloads of the top contending teams in the NL. Stats are through 120 games, give or take, and are not up to today — this took … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 125: Loss to Pirates

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Joe Janish

Pirates 5 Mets 2 Well, three out of four ain’t bad. The Mets fell just short of a sweep in Pittsburgh, as the Mets bullpen let another one get away. John Maine started and gritted through five difficult innings without … Continue reading →

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What an EXPOSition

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Joe Janish

The most recent Omar Minaya acquisition caused me to do some research. The following players were member of the 2003 and/or 2004 Expos (when Omar Minaya was GM): Brian Schneider Endy Chavez Fernando Tatis Claudio Vargas Tony Armas, Jr. Luis … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 124: Win Over Pirates

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Pirates 0 One more and the Mets will complete a sweep in Pittsburgh. Johan Santana was spectacular, never struggling in a 9-inning complete-game shutout. Johan gave up three hits, no walks, no runs, and struck out 7 in … Continue reading →

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Mets Trade for Luis Ayala

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Joe Janish

That’s right — the Mets have chosen to “bolster” their bullpen with a man sporting a 5.77 ERA. Good luck with that. The Mets traded Anderson Hernandez to the Nationals for Ayala, who in 62 games and 57 innings this … Continue reading →

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Billy Wagner’s Elbow

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Joe Janish

Prior to Saturday night’s game, it was reported that Billy Wagner complained of elbow discomfort after a 20-pitch bullpen session. Those who follow MetsToday and pay attention should not be surprised, since I stated in the notes of Game 111 … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 123: Win Over Pirates

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Pirates 4 So far, the Mets are making the most of the “soft” part of their schedule. Pedro Martinez threw seven strong innings in leading the Mets to their fifth straight victory, and his fourth win of the … Continue reading →

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