Monthly Archives: June 2009

Mr. Magoo is a Mets Fan Too

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Actually, he’s not. But Metsilverman cites Mr. Magoo while breaking down the Ramon Castro – Lance Broadway trade. He also notes that Keith Hernandez will be on the “Leonard Lopate Show” on WNYC-AM (820 AM) today at noon. Bob Raissman … Continue reading →

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Forget Power and Acquire Speed

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Everyone from Jerry Manuel to Mike Francesa to the guy on the street is crying that the Mets need more power in their lineup — specifically, someone or someones who can hit home runs. But why? First of all, putting … Continue reading →

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Mets in Plainclothes

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Zoe Rice had her paparazzi snap photos of Mets players drowning their sorrows hanging out at the hotel bar in Pittsburgh. Priced Out of the Citi has an Ode to Brad Lidge which reminds me a bit of Dr. Seuss. … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 55: Win Over Nationals

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Nationals 0 The Mets scored five runs before Livan Hernandez threw a pitch, and Livan coasted through the next 7 innings, shutting out the Nats and allowing only four hits and an uncharacteristic four walks en route to … Continue reading →

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Mets DFA Emil Brown

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Joe Janish

Before I could get around to announcing Emil Brown’s promotion to the Mets, he’s been designated for assignment. The move is to make room for Ryan Church, who is 100% and ready to contribute. It is assumed Church will start … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 54: Loss to Nationals

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Nationals 1 Nothing to do here but chalk it up to a bad day. From his very first pitch, John Maine was absolutely pasted by the Nats hitters — even the outs were hit hard. He struggled mightily … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 53: Win Over Nationals

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Nationals 1 Sparked by fearless leader Carlos Beltran, the New York Mets showed tremendous resolve, grittiness, determination, and gumption in beating the Washington Nationals in ten innings. Beltran led the offense with a booming double in the first … Continue reading →

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Your Leader Drives a Bus

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

I’m not getting all the media hype about Carlos Beltran’s comments yesterday, and how it is Beltran becoming a “leader”. Anyone who has played a team sport would not be inspired by anything Beltran has ever said publicly. Nearly every … Continue reading →

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