Monthly Archives: May 2009

Mets Game 49: Win Over Marlins

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Marlins 2 In what’s getting to be a habit at Citi Field, the two starters locked horns and set down batters in a 1970s-like pitcher’s duel. John Maine allowed only three hits over six shutout innings, striking out … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 48: Loss to Marlins

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

Marlins 7 Mets 3 This one was over before it started. Jerry Manuel threw up the white flag during the pre-game lineup exchange at home plate, handing over a card left over from a split-squad Grapefruit League game. Carlos Beltran … Continue reading →

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Opportunity for Mets – Yankees Tickets

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to MetsBlog, you can go to Mets.com now through June 4th to register for an opportunity to purchase tickets for the “subway series” between the Mets and Yankees at the end of this month. To be clear, this registration … Continue reading →

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Ramon Castro Traded to White Sox

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

As had been rumored, catcher Ramon Castro has been traded to the Chicago White Sox in return for RHP Lance Broadway. The deal cements Omir Santos’ place on the 25-man roster as the current backup to the returning Brian Schneider. … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 47: Win Over Marlins

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 2 Marlins 1 Omir Santos has officially tied the hands of Mets management. Santos has been Joe Hardy-like in his first two months as a Met, getting one after another clutch RBI and walk-off hits. In this game, he … Continue reading →

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Castro To Be Traded?

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

With Brian Schneider on the mend, and possibly re-joining the Mets this weekend, Adam Rubin reports that the Mets are seeking to trade Ramon Castro, keeping Omir Santos as the backup. Great. Except, what team is looking for an overpaid, … Continue reading →

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Mets Acquire Emil Brown

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets have traded a player to be named later to the Padres in exchange for veteran outfielder Emil Brown. This may not be huge news now, but it could become important later in the season, if either a Mets … Continue reading →

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Mets – Marlins Quick Preview

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets host the fish this weekend for a three-game set, but just as important, the Phillies are facing the Nationals. In cavernous Citi Field, most of the fly balls of Adam Dunn, Austin Kearns, and other sluggers in the … Continue reading →

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