Monthly Archives: September 2008

Mike Francesa: Stop While You’re Ahead

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

For most of Monday afternoon, Mike Francesa had well-placed criticism for the New York Mets. However, he was way off the mark in his analysis of David Wright vs. Carlos Beltran. Francesa had this to say about Wright, who he … Continue reading →

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Why Jerry Shouldn’t Come Back

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

Jerry Manuel is going to get a contract, and going to manage the Mets next season. Why, I’m not sure, though 99% of those who follow the Mets seem to think he’s some kind of a rainmaker. That said, I’ll … Continue reading →

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OVERachievers?????

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mets COO Jeff Wilpon believes the Mets were OVERachievers this year, if you can believe that. See this quote from ESPN: “I think we underachieved last year and I think we overachieved this year,” said Mets chief operating officer Jeff … Continue reading →

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Heart Ripped Out – Again

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

A loyal Mets fan emailed me with the question, I’m wondering if the Wilpons are part Aztec–we’ve had our collective hearts ripped out of our chests two years running . . . Not sure how to answer — I’m not … Continue reading →

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Brand Manager of the Year: Omar Minaya

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Joe Janish

Congratulations to Mets BM Omar Minaya, who is a favorite to win Fortune Magazine’s coveted “Brand Manager of the Year: Sports Industry”. Some fitting quotes after game 162 from Minaya: “… the bottom line is we have to continue to … Continue reading →

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Not a Collapse?

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Joe Janish

On Septembr 12, 2007, the Mets were in first place, 83-62, up by 7 with 17 games to play. They finished 88-74. On September 12, 2008, the Mets were in first place, 82-63, up by 3, with 17 games to … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 162: Loss to Marlins

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Joe Janish

Marlins 4 Mets 2 Too little, too late. Oliver Perez pitched well, but was no Johan Santana. Carlos Beltran was clutch, but was no Ryan Howard. David Wright, Carlos Delgado, Ryan Church, and Jose Reyes combined for two hits in … Continue reading →

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One Game Makes a Season

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Joe Janish

My good friend and MetsToday reader Dennis — who has been watching the Mets at Shea since the 1960s — made a fitting comment back in June about today’s Mets fan (and the media coverage), in contrast to the “old … Continue reading →

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