Monthly Archives: April 2009

Mets Game 14: Loss to Cardinals

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Cardinals 5 Mets 2 It wasn’t even that close. John Maine finally made it into the sixth inning, but not because he pitched well. He also did not finish the sixth. Maine allowed five runs on seven hits and five … Continue reading →

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Figueroa Elects Free Agency

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Although official word has not yet been published, inside sources suggest that Nelson Figueroa has elected free agency rather than accept a demotion to AAA Buffalo. **UPDATE: Adam Rubin has been given similar information. ** Hat tip to loyal MetsToday … Continue reading →

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O’Day Claimed by Rangers

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Darren O’Day, a Rule 5 pick offered on waivers by the New York Mets a few days ago, has been claimed by the pitching-starved Texas Rangers. The Rule 5 requirements now apply to the Rangers, meaning, if they choose not … Continue reading →

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Manuel Concerned But Not Worried

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

The on-the-job training and resulting mistakes of Danny Murphy in left field did not phase Jerry Manuel a week ago, but Murphy’s latest snafu has the Mets manager “concerned”, though not “worried”. After Murphy fell flat on his kiester on … Continue reading →

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Flaying Fossum

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Some “play possum”, while in Flushing we “flay Fossum”. Read on to decipher and debate the mysterious moves that brought Casey Fossum to New York and sent Darren O’Day and Nelson Figueroa packing.

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Mets Game 13: Loss to Cardinals

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Joe Janish

Cardinals 6 Mets 4 Memories of 2008 refuse to fade. Once again, the Mets scored early, then stopped scoring. Once again, they helped beat themselves with poor fundamentals and inattention to detail. Once again, a certain lefthander remains an enigma. … Continue reading →

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Mets Series Preview: Cardinals

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Joe Janish

The New York Mets visit St. Louis for the first time in 2009 to play the Cardinals in a three-game series. Pitching Matchups: Game 1: Oliver Perez vs. Todd Wellemeyer Which Ollie will show — Dr. Perez or Mr. Hyde? … Continue reading →

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Where They Are Now: Philip Humber

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Joe Janish

A little over a year ago, former #1 pick and Rice alum Philip Humber was one of the crown jewels of the Mets’ farm system and a key component in the trade that brought Johan Santana to the Mets. Today, … Continue reading →

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