Monthly Archives: June 2009

Mets Game 65: Win Over Rays

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Rays 3 Raise your hand if you thought the Mets had it “in the bag”, even after Ryan Church drove home an insurance run in the bottom of the 8th. Why don’t I see any hands? On this … Continue reading →

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Who Is Jeremy Reed and Other Mysteries

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

Quick quiz: who is the man in the picture to the left? I’ll give you a few hints: 1. He was part of the trade with Seattle that brought J.J. Putz and Sean Green to New York. 2. He led … Continue reading →

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Martinez Down, Evans Up

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

The New York Mets have sent outfielder Fernando Martinez back down to AAA Buffalo and have promoted Nick Evans from AA Binghamton. It is assumed that Martinez was sent down in order to ensure that he would continue to play … Continue reading →

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Quick Preview: Mets vs. Rays

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets host the Tampa Bay Rays for a weekend series in Flushing. For those wondering, no, the DH will NOT be used. Midnight has struck since the 2008 World Series, and the Rays’ ride to the postseason turned into … Continue reading →

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Mets Injury Updates

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

No need to panic — not one Mets player went down with an injury in the past 24 hours. Perhaps the most significant injury to affect the Mets occurred to an opponent — red-hot Raul Ibanez has been placed on … Continue reading →

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Next Stop: Mediocrity

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

Aptly named Priced Out of the Citi compares Jerry Manuel’s .500 edict to the NYC subway system — and he wants OFF the train. Will Sommer of MetsFansForever has a fascinating Q & A with one of the most interesting, … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 64: Loss to Orioles

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

Orioles 5 Mets 4 Not even Frankie Rodriguez is immune to the failure disease permeating the New York Mets. Given a one-run lead to hold, K-Rod allowed two hits, walked two batters, and allowed two runs to hand the victory … Continue reading →

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Four Things Wrong with Treading Water

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

For the second time in as many weeks, Jerry Manuel publicly stated that the goal for his team is to “play .500 ball” until the key Mets — Jose Reyes and Carlos Delgado — come off the disabled list. We … Continue reading →

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