Monthly Archives: August 2009

Josh Thole Promoted

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Joe Janish

With the rosters expanding to 40 tomorrow, the Mets have announced the promotion of catcher Josh Thole from AA Binghamton. According to MetsBlog, Thole will wear uniform #30. Nick Evans is expected to get a callup as well, though it … Continue reading →

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Was Sean Green Worth All That?

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Joe Janish

A sickening feeling came over me after again looking at this December, 2008 trade: Mets trade Aaron Heilman, Joe Smith, Endy Chavez, Jason Vargas, Mike Carp, Ezequiel Carrera, and Maikel Cleto in return for J.J. Putz, Jeremy Reed, and Sean … Continue reading →

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Do the Auditions Really Matter?

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets’ season has been officially meaningless for several weeks now, making the last quarter of the season something of a mass tryout. Heading into September, we’re hoping to see a few more fresh, young faces, and assuming we’ll garner … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 131: Win Over Cubs

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Cubs 1 The Mets continue to impress by salvaging at least one win per series. If they can continue to win at least one out of every three, they are almost guaranteed to stay ahead of the cellar-dwelling … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 130: Loss to Cubs

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

Cubs 11 Mets 4 The Bobby Parnell Experiment took another step backward. Parnell allowed 8 runs on 9 hits and 2 walks in 4 2/3 innings, capped by a grand-slam homerun. The offense scored four early runs against Ryan Dempster, … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 129: Loss to Cubs

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

Cubs 5 Mets 2 Waiting to lose … that’s what it looks like these Mets are doing lately. Pat Misch was hit hard by the Cubs batters, but most were outs or foul balls, and others were knocked down by … Continue reading →

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Yankees Block Carter – So What?

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

Yesterday I thought we’d reached a low point when the DFA of a career minor leaguer caused excitement in the Mets blogosphere. Today, I’m seeing we fans sink even lower in this steep abyss of failure and mediocrity we’re calling … Continue reading →

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Who’s Next for DL, Albert Pujols and PEDs

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

MetsmerizedOnline hears from scouts around the league that Francisco Rodriguez could be the latest Met hiding an injury. The same article also displays some frighteningly awful numbers from K-Rod since the All-Star break. Also on MMO, Joe D wonders if … Continue reading →

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