Monthly Archives: August 2008

An Ideal Deal

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Joe Janish

Let’s stop pretending that the Mets “are fine” with the corner outfield situation. They’re not. Nick Evans is overmatched, and has shown nothing in his past to suggest he’ll suddenly become the #5 or #6 power hitter the Mets so … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Beef?

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Joe Janish

I’d like to share the stats of a “random” selection of batters … Manny Ramirez went 4-for-5 with 3 RBI in his most recent game, hitting .615 since joining the Dodgers. Casey Blake was 2-for-4 in the same game, hitting … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 111: Loss to Astros

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Joe Janish

Astros 4 Mets 0 The Mets were swept by the Astros for the first time in 15 years, and were shut out to boot. Oliver Perez pitched adequately — not great, but not awful — but his performance was negligible … Continue reading →

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Junk To Jump On

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Joe Janish

What’s that saying? One man’s junk is another’s treasure? The Mets are desperate for arms — for both the bullpen and the starting rotation. The relievers are out of gas and ineffective, and the Mets will have to plan for … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 110: Loss to Astros

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Joe Janish

Astros 5 Mets 4 Billy blew another one. Handed a two-run lead to protect, Billy Wagner was tagged with his seventh blown game of the season after giving up a two-run single to Geoff Blum to make it four-all. Johan … Continue reading →

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Two BIG Moves

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Joe Janish

The Mets are making two big moves that will significantly impact their starting lineup this evening. First, Carlos Beltran will bat second, with Carlos Delgado remaining in the cleanup spot. Who will protect Delgado is not known as yet, but … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 109: Loss to Astros

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Joe Janish

Astros 7 Mets 3 That one hurt. The game was a dogfight from the beginning, with both teams scoring in the first frame — the Mets on an RBI single by David Wright and the ‘stros on a solo homer … Continue reading →

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Trade Analysis: Manny Ramirez and Jason Bay

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Joe Janish

Dodgers get: Manny Ramirez Red Sox get: Jason Bay Pirates get: Bryan Morris, Adam LaRoche (Dodgers), Craig Hansen (Red Sox), Brandon Moss (Red Sox) Every ten minutes throughout the day, there was a new Manny rumor brewing. The day began … Continue reading →

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