Monthly Archives: February 2009

Mets Spring Training Game 3

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

I’m not counting the game against the Italians, so game three is the one the Mets played against the Cardinals. The final score was Cardinals 9, Mets 8, but we’re not concerned with the score prior to April. Once again, … Continue reading →

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Mets Spring Training Game 2

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

The New York Mets refused to send me to Port St. Lucie this spring, and I’m still waiting for that big windfall of money that was supposed to come with the big change in our country’s leadership, so as a … Continue reading →

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The Team Concept

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

Over the past two weeks, I’ve read, heard, and watched a multitude of journalists, radio jocks, bloggers, and TV personalities tell me that THIS YEAR, the Mets are really, really focused on establishing the “team concept” — thanks to the … Continue reading →

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Rolling the Dice

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

Pitchers and catchers have reported, spring training has begun, yet there are still several free agents still out there looking for a job. Further, there are still some holes and question marks on the Mets’ roster. How about rolling the … Continue reading →

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Why the Mets Should Sign Orlando Hudson

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

Back in November, word on the street was that Gold Glove second baseman Orlando Hudson was looking for a 5-year, $50M contract. Had the Mets not been saddled with the three years and $18M remaining on Luis Castillo’s contract, they … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Livan Hernandez

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to The Daily News, the Mets have signed Livan Hernandez to a $1M minor league deal, with another $1M possible in performance bonuses. Call me crazy, but I like this signing. As long as the Mets are going to … Continue reading →

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Roberto Alomar has AIDS

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Former New York Met second baseman Roberto Alomar reportedly had unprotected sex with his girlfriend, while knowing that he had AIDS. According to a lawsuit filed by former girlfriend Illya Dall, Alomar was diagnosed HIV positive in January 2006, after … Continue reading →

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Nickel and Diming to Mediocrity

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Despite many marches, the Mets’ obvious need for a slugging, righthanded-hitting leftfielder, and the availability of the best righthanded hitter in all of MLB, it’s quite clear that Manny Ramirez will not be reporting to Port St. Lucie in the … Continue reading →

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