Monthly Archives: September 2008

Tonight’s Game – 9/9/2008

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

From the view from the Hudson River, the rain has been on and off all day and therefore not sure if there will be a Mets game tonight. If there is, be sure to head on over to Mets Chat … Continue reading →

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Did Burgos Blow It?

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

If you haven’t heard, Ambiorix Burgos was arrested for beating his girlfriend at a hotel near Shea Stadium on Monday night. Since he was in the area, it’s assumed that Burgos was healthy enough to join the Mets sometime this … Continue reading →

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Happy with Ayala?

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

A recent MetsBlog poll revealed that 80% of Mets fans would choose Luis Ayala to be the closer in place of Billy Wagner — who we’ve now discovered is out for the year, and then some. Of course, that was … Continue reading →

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Wagner On Willie

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

With all the Willie bashing and contrasting love for Jerry Manuel, I feel it appropriate to post the following, a quote from Billy Wagner given to the Daily News: As for Manuel’s managerial style since replacing Willie Randolph in June, … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 143: Win Over Phillies

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Phillies 3 The Mets needed this one, and this game was the exact reason the Mets traded half their farm system for Johan Santana. As per his job requirement, Santana delivered. Johan pitched seven and a third, and … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 142: Loss to Phillies

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Joe Janish

Phillies 6 Mets 2 Too little, too late. The Mets couldn’t get to Jamie Moyer before he turned in for his afternoon nap, and Pedro Martinez let the Phillies jump ahead to an early 6-0 lead in a disappointing game … Continue reading →

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Mets Games 142 and 143 vs. Phillies

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Joe Janish

The most important doubleheader of the season, for both the Mets and the Phillies, will be played today. Game one starts at 2:15 pm and has wily veterans Pedro Martinez vs. Jamie Moyer. That game will be shown on SNY … Continue reading →

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Doug Flynn’s Inspirational Email

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Joe Janish

In response to Mike Schmidt’s email to the Phillies, former Met Doug Flynn sent a note of his own to the home team clubhouse at Shea. It read: Right here, right now, there is no other place you want to … Continue reading →

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