Monthly Archives: July 2009

Trade To Be Announced?

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Bart Hubbach’s Twitter feed, the Mets have sent down Elmer Dessens and promoted catcher Robinson Cancel. Furthermore, Omar Minaya has a press conference scheduled for 11 AM. Does this mean Brian Schneider has been dealt for a LOOGY? … Continue reading →

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A Whirlwind of Deals

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

While the Mets remained status quo over the past 48 hours, a number of trades were made among postseason-contending teams. Let’s break them down. Phillies obtain Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco for prospects Jason Knapp, Carlos Carrasco, Jason Donald and … Continue reading →

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Did Jeff Wilpon Play Pro Ball?

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

You may already know that I’m a former college baseball player and coach, and therefore geeky enough to have an appreciation for listening to an interview with Moby Benedict. For those unaware, Benedict was one of the most successful college … Continue reading →

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Castillo In the Two Hole

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

Bespoketh Jerry Manuel during last night’s postgame, in regard to Luis Castillo: “The thing about Luis, we have found a way to fit his game in to what we’re doing and we’ve kind of worked around him as well. He’s … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 99: Win Over Rockies

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Rockies 0 Mike Pelfrey allowed 7 baserunners in his first four frames, but was saved by two double play balls and four strikeouts. He continued to battle, working out of jams, and kept the Rockies scoreless through six … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Adam Pettyjohn

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to a press release posted by the Buffalo Bisons, the Mets have signed lefthanded pitcher Adam Pettyjohn and assigned him to Buffalo. Don’t get too excited, folks. The 32-year-old Pettyjohn, once a “can’t-miss” prospect, has been a career minor … Continue reading →

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Deep Throat Speaks Again

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

In a remarkable turn of events that may change the course of American history, it has been discovered that journalists Robert Woodward and Carl Bernstein spilled the beans on Watergate as part of a devious plan to become President of … Continue reading →

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Mets Fire Sale

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

It was only a week ago that Omar Minaya claimed the Mets to be “buyers” rather than “sellers” but that was as much hogwash then as it is now. The Mets have 11 more losses than the NL East-leading Phillies … Continue reading →

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