Monthly Archives: April 2009

Mets Game 6: Loss to Marlins

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

Johan Santana struck out 13 batters in seven innings, but in the end it was Marlins starter Josh Johnson still standing as the victor of a good old-fashioned pitcher’s duel. Continue reading →

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Mets Game 5: Win Over Marlins

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Livan lulled the Fish to sleep, and the Mets offense woke up. But all is not yet right with the Mets’ performance when it comes to hitting with runners in scoring position. Continue reading →

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Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks — so why is anyone surprised at Luis Castillo’s failure as a run producer? Continue reading →

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Mets Game 4: Loss to Marlins

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

The more things change, the more they stay the same. The latest version of the “new” Mets fought to the end, but it was the bullpen that blew the game, allowing the Marlins to remain undefeated and on top of the NL East. Continue reading →

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Mets Game 3: Loss to Reds

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

So much for going 162-0 … but at least the Mets won the series. It was not a good day for Oliver Perez, and he certainly was most to blame for the loss — but if you read on you’ll find out that Ramon Castro could have prevented the four-run fifth. Continue reading →

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Confirmed: Maine was a Throw-in

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Former Mets and Orioles GM Jim Duquette publicly confirmed what many people already suspected: John Maine was a throw-in in the Kris Benson deal of January 2006. Read on to find out how exactly the deal went down, as well as how lobsters and uniforms are related. Continue reading →

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Angels’ Adenhart Killed in Crash

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

22-year-old Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart is dead, killed in a hit-and-run accident that occurred early this morning in Fullerton, California, only hours after pitching six innings of shutout ball against the Athletics.
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Mets Game 2: Win Over Reds

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

It started out like a game from 2008, but finished off much differently — and it had little to do with the names Putz and Rodriguez. Continue reading →

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