Monthly Archives: May 2009

Link Roundup

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

MetsPolice has a big list of Citi Field seats with obstructed views. But hey, we’re all just a bunch of whiners who don’t appreciate what the Wilpons gave us, right? Speaking of the stadium, Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Gazette … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 30: Win Over Pirates

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 8 Pirates 4 For the seventh consecutive game, the Mets were the victor. Livan Hernandez had a rough start to the game, but eventually settled down to pitch six strong innings, allowing just two runs on four walks and … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 29: Win Over Pirates

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 10 Pirates 1 Even without the managerial genius of their fearless leader, the Mets were able to paste a AAA club. With the suspended gangsta Jerry Manuel enjoying cocktails with fellow playa Omar Minaya in a fly suite behind … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 28: Win Over Pirates

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Pirates 3 The game was much closer than the final score indicates. As usual, the Mets got on the board first with a two-run initial inning, but rookie Jonathan Niese allowed the Bucs to battle back with two … Continue reading →

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Going to the Game

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

I’ll be attending tonight’s game at Citi Field, as a guest of these fine people, so the postgame will come later than usual, or possibly not until Saturday morning. I will NOT be live blogging the game — though I … Continue reading →

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Was Obstruction the Right Call?

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Last night’s obstruction call is getting a lot of attention, but I don’t get it. First, let’s look at the definition of “obstruction”, according to the MLB Rule Book, section 2.00: OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who, while … Continue reading →

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Mets – Pirates Quick Preview

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Pirates shove into Flushing for a three-game set with the Metropolitans … though I doubt they’ll arrive by ship. They do, however, come battle-scarred. After a surprising 11-7 start, the Bucs have lost their sixth consecutive game and nine … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Eli From Brooklyn gives a play-by-play of his first trek to Citi Field. David Lennon discusses Danny Murphy’s future at first base. That would be fine development to support my Mike Hargrove comparison. Joe D at MetsmerizedOnline compares Johan’s brilliant … Continue reading →

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