Monthly Archives: August 2009

Mets Game 120: Loss to Braves

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

Braves 15 Mets 2 It’s deja vu all over again … kind of. The Mets and Braves entered the twilight zone — or perhaps the George Costanza dimension known as The Opposite. One night after the Mets blasted the Braves … Continue reading →

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Different Animals

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

Back in May, before the entire Mets roster went on the disabled list, there were many “stars” in the lineup but only a handful of “gamers” — the type of players who went all-out, all the time, regardless of the … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 119: Win Over Braves

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 9 Braves 4 At least the Mets have the opportunity to play the role of spoiler. This game began like a typically bad Ollie outing — early on, they fell behind 4-0 and looked like they wouldn’t do much … Continue reading →

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Mets Induct Lasorda and Other Oddities

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

Did you know that the Mets are the keepers of the Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Fame? Me neither, but thanks to Metstradamus I also know that Tommy Lasorda was inducted into it this past Sunday. Matt Cerrone likes the cream-colored … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Steven Matz

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Nationals signed their Stephen, and the Mets got their Matz. In one of the few “feel good” stories of 2009 for the Mets, local pitcher Steven Matz signed a pro contract with the team just minutes before the midnight … Continue reading →

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Wilpon Warms Up in Buffalo

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to The Buffalo News, Jeff Wilpon appeared at Coca-Cola Park in Buffalo to apologize for the Bisons’ awful season. After all, it was the Mets who inadequately stocked their AAA team with players who would have a hard time … Continue reading →

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Matt Cain and the Hat Tip

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

Normally I wouldn’t re-hash something that’s three days old, but this issue is something that needs to be cleared up — there are too many ignorant people blinded by emotion, and holding an unnecessary anger against an opposing ballplayer. On … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 118: Loss to Giants

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

Giants 10 Mets 1 Just when you thought things couldn’t possibly get worse … It wasn’t enough that David Wright was put on the DL with post-concussion syndrome– the last of the “core” to switch from the dugout to the … Continue reading →

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