Monthly Archives: June 2009

Father’s Day Gifts

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Father’s day is ten days away … what did you get for your dad? If your dad is a backyard chef or a bookworm, then you may want to check out the new and improved Mets Today Store – Beta, … Continue reading →

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Burning the K-Rod at Both Ends

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Francisco Rodriguez pitched two innings in last night’s loss, but Mets manager Jerry Manuel assured reporters after the game that his high-priced closer would be “ready to go” in the series finale tonight. After all, he’d thrown “less than 30 … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 57: Loss to Phillies

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

Phillies 5 Mets 4 Per the script, the Mets jumped out to a 4-1 lead early. Unfortunately, they didn’t finish with the same exuberance. It’s not a common occasion to chase Cole Hamels from the game after five innings, 11 … Continue reading →

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Keith: Latin Players Reason for Willie Randolph’s Firing

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, Keith Hernandez was a guest on the Leonard Lopate Show yesterday afternoon, talking baseball and promoting a book he wrote with Matt Silverman called Shea Good Bye: The Untold Inside Story of the Historic 2008 … Continue reading →

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Mets Draft Steven Matz of Ward Melville

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets did not own a first-round pick in this year’s amateur draft, having surrendered it to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in return for signing Francisco Rodriguez. However, they drafted a first-round talent with their late second-round (72nd … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 56: Win Over Phillies

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Phillies 5 Johan Santana tried to give this game away three times, took it back once (with his bat!), and in the end wound up a winner. Fresh off the harsh criticism of Larry Jones, who termed the … Continue reading →

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Brad Lidge Placed on Disabled List

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

The report is that Phillies closer Brad Lidge has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained knee. Catcher Paul Bako has been promoted to replace Lidge on the 25-man roster. I can’t decide if this is a … Continue reading →

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Quick Preview: Mets vs. Phillies

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Note: this series has importance. Game One: Johan Santana (7-3, 2.00 ERA) vs. J.A. Happ (4-0, 2.47 ERA) Santana has looked more like a mere mortal over his past few starts, but still has been stellar. J.A. / JA Happ … Continue reading →

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