Monthly Archives: April 2009

Link Roundup

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Joe Janish

Adam Rubin dropped a bombshell this morning, and his headline says it all: “Slumping Mets eye major shakeup: Coaches on firing line; Pelfrey, Perez or Maine may get demoted” Wallace Matthews says the Mets and Yankees misread the market, pointing … Continue reading →

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Psychic Or Psycho?

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Joe Janish

You may have noticed during the St. Louis series that the Mets hitters were hitting the ball hard, but “right at people”. The Cardinals defenders seemed always to be at the right place at the right time — to the … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 15: Loss to the Cardinals

Posted on April 23, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

Cardinals 12 Mets 8 The Cardinals completed a three-game sweep of the Mets, by a score of 12-8. It wasn’t even that close. Mets starter Livan Hernandez went 4.1 innings, allowing 7 ER on 9 hits and one walk. Reliever … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Duke Carmel

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

Duke Carmel is neither a candy bar nor a nemesis of cartoon superhero “Underdog”. In actuality, New York native Leon James “Duke” Carmel was a Major League OF/1B who trudged through 47 games for the Mets in 1963. He also … Continue reading →

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Today’s Lineup

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to MetsBlog, this is today’s starting lineup: Jose Reyes, SS Alex Cora, 2B Carlos Beltran, OF Carlos Delgado, 1B David Wright, 3B Gary Sheffield, OF Ryan Church, OF Omir Santos, C Livan Hernandez, RHP That’s right, Alex Cora — … Continue reading →

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Is the Bullpen Overused?

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

A recent article on the SNY website suggests that the Mets could already be burning out their bullpen. A novel thought … and something I suggested on several occasions last year. Is it possible that the Mets’ bullpen woes last … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

“JFro” of FanNation says Jerry Manuel Must Be Fired, Now. Is Lenny Dykstra a brilliant, wealthy businessman or a check-bouncing shyster? Read this ESPN article on “Nails” and decide for yourself. Sam Borden of SNY suggests the Mets bullpen is … Continue reading →

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Where They Are Now: Darren O’Day

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

He’d been gone only hours, but Darren O’Day already appeared in a game for the Texas Rangers, facing Kevin Millar in the 11th inning last night against the Blue Jays. O’Day was so new they didn’t have a uniform for … Continue reading →

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