Monthly Archives: June 2009

Fifty Percent is Unacceptable

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

Perhaps as egregious and disappointing as Luis Castillo’s dropped popup was Jerry Manuel’s postgame quote in regard to the next 6-10 weeks the Mets face without Jose Reyes, Carlos Delgado, etc., etc., etc. I can’t find a media scribe who … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 59: Loss to Yankees

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

Yankees 9 Mets 8 Just pack it in, Mets fans. The score went back and forth all night, and in the end it was a combination of poor fundamentals / bad baseball vs. all-out hustle that was the difference. After … Continue reading →

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Jon Switzer Promoted

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets have promoted LHP Jon Switzer from Buffalo (hat tip to MetsBlog). If you remember, Switzer was the guy that

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A Source of Power

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

Jerry Manuel’s opine for power has so far fallen on deaf ears in the front office. But, perhaps the solution can be found from within. That’s right, there’s a slugging outfielder-first baseman right under our nose (well, actually, in Buffalo) … Continue reading →

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Joe Girardi Will Not Be Fired

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

If you think the Mets just had a rough series with their chief division rival, visit River Avenue Blues to read the pain Yankees fans are feeling after getting swept by the Red Sox. Despite the sweep, Pinstripe Alley announces … Continue reading →

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John Maine to the DL

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

An hour after The New York Times reported that moving John Maine’s start back one day was “not serious“, it was reported on SNY that Maine was placed on the 15-day disabled list. I’m thinking the Mets might want to … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 58: Loss to Phillies

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Phillies 6 Mets 3 Based on the starting pitching matchup, we thought for sure this game would be a high-scoring, barn-burner. Instead, Tim Redding and Jamie Moyer produced the best-pitched outings of the series. Redding lived up to his billing … Continue reading →

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Raul Ibanez Can’t Read !

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

But he sure can hit. A big hullabaloo focused on Raul Ibanez’ caustic response to the suggestion that he’s on PEDs has permeated all sports media today. I resisted for hours, then finally chose to investigate the whole story. In … Continue reading →

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