Monthly Archives: August 2009

Niese May Be Out for the Year

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Minutes after an awkward stretch while covering first base, Jonathan Niese was removed from today’s ballgame with a severe ankle injury. Niese was immediately sent for an MRI, and during the postgame, manager Jerry Manuel said that “…we suspect it … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 107: Win Over Cardinals

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 9 Cardinals 0 What a difference a day makes! Fueled by the support of screaming, sugar-filled children, the Mets delivered an overwhelming win to the Camp Day crowd. The Mets offense exploded for five runs in the first two … Continue reading →

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Castillo Out, Reyes Out Longer

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, Luis Castillo slipped going down the dugout steps and injured his ankle. The Mets are terming it a “mild strain”, and not surprisingly, are listing him as “day to day”. No, this is not a … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 106: Loss to Cardinals

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Cardinals 12 Mets 7 Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse … Thanks to Iron Mike, the Mets were able to touch the previously untouchable Joel Pineiro for 7 runs on 11 hits in only five frames. Combine … Continue reading →

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Mets Prepare for Pineiro

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Since joining the St. Louis Cardinals, Joel Pineiro has been a thorn in the Mets’ side, most recently channeling Christy Mathewson when he faced the orange and blue. In two starts covering 17 innings this year, Pineiro has a 1.04 … Continue reading →

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Jerry Manuel Likes Citi Field

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

After last night’s ballgame, and during the postgame show on SNY, Mets manager Jerry Manuel was asked how Citi Field “played”, and whether he thought the expansive park was “fair”. Jerry’s response: “I like the park …. I like it … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 105: Loss to Diamondbacks

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Diamondbacks 6 Mets 5 A split would’ve been so nice … but at least the hometown boys gave us a ballgame! The game appeared over within minutes after it started, as recent callup Nelson Figueroa allowed 6 runs on 10 … Continue reading →

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Why Back to Back?

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Recent news funneling from Flushing and Port St. Lucie is that both Billy Wagner and J.J. Putz are on the mend and could be back in big league uniforms within the next few weeks. Wagner is ahead of Putz, as … Continue reading →

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