Monthly Archives: August 2009

Update On Jeff Wilpon and Pro Ball

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Last week we discovered an inconsistency between the published bio / resume of Mets COO Jeff Wilpon and the memory of the 1983 Jamestown Expos manager. Again, for your indulgence … this is what has been the “canned” bio for … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 104: Loss to Diamondbacks

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

Diamondbacks 5 Mets 2 In this game, a contrast of efficiencies. And we’re not talking about housing.

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Remembering Thurman Munson

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

Today is the 30th anniversary of the death of Thurman Munson. Yes, I know this is a Mets blog but it’s also my blog, and “Thurm” was, hands-down, my favorite baseball player of all time — and the reason I … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 103: Win Over Diamondbacks

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 9 Diamondbacks 6 Mr. Beltran, take your time — we have a very capable switch-hitting centerfielder doing just fine while you’re on the mend. Angel Pagan blasted a grand slam in the bottom of the eighth to lift the … Continue reading →

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Dangers of the Trading Deadline

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

Maybe it wasn’t so bad that the Mets remained status quo through the July 31 trading deadline. After all, imagine how the organization would be lambasted if, for example, they traded someone the day before that player’s bobblehead day? As … Continue reading →

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