Monthly Archives: July 2009

Mets Game 86: Win Over Reds

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Reds 0 The Jeff Francoeur Era has begun — and it’s begun with a bang. Sparked by Francoeur’s spectacular defense, ICBM-like warmup throws between innings, and clutch hitting, the Mets ravaged the Reds 4-0. Francoeur wasted no time … Continue reading →

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Mets Talking Points: Saturday, July 10

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

New category here: Mets talking points. In this section we will review the assumed talking points as directed by David Howard to the SNY and WFAN announcers. Not surprisingly, Saturday’s talking points will focus, for the most part, on newly … Continue reading →

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Brave Opinions of Jeff Francoeur

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Likely you’ve read all you can find from the New York press and blogosphere in regard to the Ryan Church – Jeff Francoeur trade. Here are a few of the opinion of Francoeur from the Braves’ perspective: The Francoeur trade: … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 85: Loss to Reds

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

Reds 3 Mets 0 There was a game? Who knew? I thought the important Mets activity this Friday night was the trade of Ryan Church to Atlanta for Jeff Francoeur. And then when I saw Jeremy Reed in the #5 … Continue reading →

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Mets Trade Ryan Church for Jeff Francoeur

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets have traded Ryan Church to the Atlanta Braves for Jeff Francoeur, according to GM Omar Minaya. My initial, gut reaction is, I’m going to miss Church, who never really got a true opportunity to play every day under … Continue reading →

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Quick Preview: Mets vs. Reds

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

The last time the Mets and Reds faced each other was the first three games of the year. The Mets came out of it 2-1, brimming with confidence, and seemingly on their way to making a serious run at the … Continue reading →

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Window Shopping: Nationals

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

In our latest edition of Window Shopping, we look at the Washington Nationals. Since they’re on a pace to threaten the ’62 Mets record for losing — and win the Bryce Harper sweepstakes — they should be sellers. Problem is, … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 84: Loss to Dodgers

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Dodgers 11 Mets 2 So much for building on a big win over the best team in baseball. The Dodgers shrugged off a 5-4 loss on Wednesday night to demolish the Mets, reminding them of their place in the world. … Continue reading →

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