Monthly Archives: April 2009

Happy Birthday Tom Sturdivant

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

For a brief period, Tom Sturdivant was a dominant starting pitcher for the New York Yankees, going 32-14 from 1956-57 and helping the Bronx Bombers to the World Series in each year. The big righthander relied on outstanding control and … Continue reading →

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Where They Are Now: Jason Vargas

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

One of the forgotten pieces of the J.J. Putz deal — Jason Vargas — has gotten off to a strong start in the hitter-friendly PCL. It’s easy to forget Vargas was part of the deal … most people forgot he … Continue reading →

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Freddy Garcia Released

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

Wait, Freddy, you can’t quit — because YOU’RE FIRED! The Freddy Garcia Experiment has officially ended, as the Mets released the righthander. Hat tip to Walnutz. Garcia never could get his velocity back up to a point where he could … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

Doug Glanville gives an update on Marlon Anderson. At Jimmy Scott’s High and Tight, former Met Eric Valent tells the story of being the 25th man on the roster, playing in Japan, and, eventually, transitioning from player to coach to … Continue reading →

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Freddy Garcia May Retire

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

Adam Rubin is reporting that Freddy Garcia is NOT the solution for the Mets’ starting rotation, and, he is leaning toward retirement. Garcia has a 8.18 ERA with the AAA Buffalo Bisons, and is struggling to keep his fastball in … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 19: Win Over Marlins

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Marlins 1 The Mets got all the runs they needed during a first inning explosion, capped off by a grand slam off the bat of Omir Santos. John Maine protected the five-run lead through six strong innings — … Continue reading →

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Prediction: Dan Warthen Will Be the First to Go

Posted on April 27, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

The Mets are 8-10. They’re in fourth place, but only 3 games behind the struggling first-place Marlins. This week, the Mets take on the Marlins and the Phillies. A strong showing can put them back into first place. But if … Continue reading →

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Three Mets Books

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

This week’s heat wave has me thinking about the beach, where I tend to do a lot of reading. Here are three Mets books worth considering for your beach reading this spring / summer. From my blogging friend Greg Prince … Continue reading →

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