Monthly Archives: June 2009

New Trainer on Staff, and Other Links

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

TheRopolitans broke the news of the newest addition to the Mets’ medical staff. This may be the biggest acquisition of the season. RumBunter has an open letter to Carlos Beltran MetsBlog mulls over the replacements for Jose Reyes. DisgruntledMetsFan outlines … Continue reading →

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What the Mets Do Next

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Much of the Mets’ chances for success this year relied on the bat of Carlos Delgado, who is out until at least mid-July. But, Gary Sheffield stepped up and filled some of the void in the middle of the lineup … Continue reading →

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Elbows and Hamstrings

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Sorta sounds like a Dr. Seuss book, or a Rufus Wainwright song, no? Elbows and hamstrings, finger strains and dislocations, groin pulls and labrum tears, and recently some stomach bugs … I do not like them, Mets fan I am, … Continue reading →

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Why the Pirates are Better than the Mets

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Carlos Beltran, after missing the first two games of the series against the Pirates, hit a double and a homerun in third contest, and afterward had these inspiring words: The reality is, coming here to Pittsburgh and getting swept, for … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 52: Loss to Pirates

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Pirates 11 Mets 6 Ouch. Not sure where to begin. On the bright side, the Mets’ supposedly feeble offense scored six times, which is usually enough to win a big league game. Indeed, they knocked Pirates starter Ross Ohlendorf out … Continue reading →

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Available Players to Consider

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Do the ailing and injured New York Mets need to bring in outside reinforcements? If so, a few have become available. One by one: Vicente Padilla The righthanded pitcher was waived by the Rangers after a miserable 3-inning, 7-ER start … Continue reading →

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Pirates Trade Nate McLouth to Braves

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Now we know why the Braves dumped Tom Glavine — to clear payroll. In the second surprising move of the day involving Atlanta, the Braves acquired centerfielder Nate McLouth from the Pirates in exchange for Charlie Morton, Gorkys Hernandez, and … Continue reading →

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Tom Glavine Released

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Tom Glavine has been released by the Atlanta Braves, just as he was on the brink of returning from shoulder and elbow surgeries. Glavine had just enjoyed a 6-inning, 64-pitch outing in a final tuneup for Rome, an A-level minor … Continue reading →

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