Monthly Archives: May 2009

Oliver Perez in the Bullpen

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

So it’s official: Oliver Perez will be “working out his issues” in the bullpen. 40-year-old rookie Ken Takahashi will take Perez’s spot in the starting rotation, at least for this Friday evening’s game. Though Takahashi was a starter in Japan … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 24: Win Over Braves

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Braves 4 For once, the Mets displayed some “edge”, as well as some moxie, in coming back to beat the Braves in the later innings after falling behind early. And David Wright, of all people, was the one … Continue reading →

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5 Things You Should Know About the Braves

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Insulated by our New York cocoon, we may not know what exactly is going on with the Braves — outside of what we can glean from the stat lines and the ESPN highlights. So, we’ve called on Mac Thomasonfrom BravesJournal.com … Continue reading →

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Where They Are Now: Casey Fossum

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Remember Casey Fossum? It was a while back, I know, but try. Here’s a reminder. Anywho, as you may also remember, Fossum was DFA’d to make room for Ken Takahashi. We assumed he’d simply report back to Buffalo and return … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup: Monday Morning Coming Down

Posted on May 4, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

As the Mets get ready to take on the Braves, here are your Monday morning Mets links: PhilliesNation tells us that Ryan Madson has some interesting things to say about the Mets. Unfortunately, he’s probably right. Jason Vargas resurfaced last … Continue reading →

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Picture Lesson: The Albatross

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Today we have our weekly wildlife lesson for the children. Kiddies, this is an albatross:

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Mets Game 23: Loss to Phillies

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

Phillies 6 Mets 5 It was another poor outing by Oliver Perez, and it appeared the Mets would eradicate it with their bats. Perez allowed four runs on five hits and six walks before being removed from the game with … Continue reading →

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The Mets’ Edge

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

Derek Jeter has one. The WWE has one (hey, he looks like Jayson Werth, too). Do the Mets? Omar Minaya says no. Then he says yes. Jerry Manuel said yes, but that was immediately after beating Chan Ho Park. Would … Continue reading →

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