Monthly Archives: September 2009

Mets Game 142: Win Over Phillies

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 10 Phillies 9 David Wright, homerun slugger, finally re-emerged. Wright saved the day with two two-run homers in the final two innings, and drove in six runs on the day, to lead the Mets over the Phillies. Wright’s second … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 141: Loss to Phillies

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Phillies 4 Mets 2 An uninspiring loss on a gloomy day of sad memories through stormy weather. Nelson Figueroa wasn’t pretty, but he did the job, holding the Phils to two runs in 5 1/3 innings while scattering 9 hits … Continue reading →

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One Slugger Isn’t the Fix

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Rob Neyer touched a nerve many Mets fans didn’t appreciate when he suggested that Dan Murphy wasn’t good enough to play first base. Remarkably, Neyer was much more direct, blunt, and critical than me. For instance, I still stand by … Continue reading →

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Marty Boryczewski

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Marty Boryczewski August 17, 1972 – September 11, 2001 Teammate, friend You will always be remembered ** UPDATE ** Loyal MetsToday reader gsparber has provided this gallery of photos from a 9/11 ceremony on Long Island. Thanks, Gary.

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Mets Game 140: Loss to Marlins

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Marlins 13 Mets 4 The sweepless series streak comes to an end — at the fins of the Fish, no less. Bobby Parnell struggled from the get-go, yet hung around long enough to allow 6 runs (5 earned) on 7 … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 139: Loss to Marlins

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Marlins 6 Mets 3 The carriage that transported Pat Misch from Buffalo to Flushing turned into a pumpkin. Misch allowed four runs in the first frame, and five runs total in six innings, to trounce the sugar-plum dreams of Mets … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 138: Loss to Marlins

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Marlins 4 Mets 2 Tim Redding is trending back to the mean. Redding followed up two straight stellar, near-seven-inning starts with a more typical 5-inning, 100-pitch, four-run effort against the Fish. In other words, an average outing for the Rochester … Continue reading →

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Ezequiel Carrera Wins Batting Crown

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Where They Are Now: Ezequiel Carrera This afternoon I received an email from the Southern League announcing that Ezequiel Carrera of the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx had won the batting crown. I’m thinking … “hey, that name sounds familiar!”. Of … Continue reading →

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