Monthly Archives: August 2008

Schoeneweis and Sanchez Clear Waivers

According to Sean McAdam of the Providence Journal, both Scott Schoeneweis and Duaner Sanchez have cleared waivers. Hat tip to MLBTradeRumors for the link. Other than MLBTR and McAdam, I haven’t seen this published anywhere else, so can’t be sure … Continue reading

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Church Or No Church?

A few days ago we were told that Ryan Church had been progressing with his “baseball activities” and as a result would be returning to the Mets “soon”. At the same time, we were given the message that “there was … Continue reading

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Why Not Niese?

When the trade deadline came and went without the Mets making even a minor move to improve the team, the explanation was that they were not going to trade a few prospects for “rental” players. Never mind that “rental” Ken … Continue reading

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Mets Game 113: Loss to Padres

Padres 4 Mets 2 Pedro Martinez made a valiant effort, but the Mets’ bats couldn’t support it. The Mets bats were shut down by Cha Seung Baek, he of the 5.03 ERA and the same man who allowed 9 runs … Continue reading

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Mets Game 112: Win Over Padres

Mets 6 Padres 5 Maybe Fernando Tatis IS the answer in the outfield after all. Tatis blasted two homeruns, driving in the Mets’ first four runs, in leading the Mets to a much-needed victory over the Padres. On the mound, … Continue reading

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Stocking AAA

Looking at the New Orleans Zephyrs roster, there isn’t much to call on for help. The Mets might benefit from stocking the team with a few veterans and “let’s hope to catch lightning in a bottle” guys. Suggestions: – Esteban … Continue reading

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Another Helping of Humble Pie

Last month I had a piece of humble pie in honor of Mike Pelfrey‘s dramatic turnaround as a starting pitcher. May I add it was delicious. Today for breakfast I am having TWO LARGE HELPINGS of humble pie in honor … Continue reading

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Hear Me Talk About the Trades

The Mets didn’t make a move at the trading deadline … but that doesn’t mean I didn’t have an opinion! Head over to Live From Mickey Mantle’s to listen to what fantasy guru Lenny Melnick, Gotham Baseball‘s Mark Healey, and … Continue reading

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