Monthly Archives: October 2009

Mets Game 162: Win Over Astros

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Astros 0 Finally, it’s over. The worst Mets season since Art Howe “lit up a room” has come to a close — and the team finished with a bang. The Mets swept the ‘stros behind the spectacular pitching … Continue reading →

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Two Men Who Can Help the Mets: J.P. Ricciardi and Kevin Towers

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Over the past 24 hours, two MLB general managers were relieved of their duties. New Padres owner Jeff Moorad fired Kevin Towers and the Blue Jays let go J.P. Ricciardi. Ricciardi was the golden boy oft-mentioned in Moneyball, but was … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 161: Win Over Astros

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Astros 1 Only one more to go. The suddenly inspired Mets took another one from the ‘stros in front of the hometown crowd, despite missing cavalry members Carlos Beltran and David Wright from the lineup. Pat Misch was … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 160: Win Over Astros

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Astros 1 A chance to go out with a bang. After getting swept four times in their seven September series, the Mets won the opener of their final series of the season — guaranteeing, at least, they won’t … Continue reading →

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Mets To Lower Ticket Prices

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

In a letter to season-ticket holders, the Wilpons wrote: “Everyone at the Mets – our Ownership, GM Omar Minaya, Manager Jerry Manuel, the coaches, players, front office and staff – shares your disappointment with the 2009 season. You soon will … Continue reading →

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Manuel On Auditions: FAIL!

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

With the late season auditions almost over, Jerry Manuel has proclaimed failure. We don’t know who Jerry is referring to specifically when he talks about the players who have “had a good shot … but … haven’t taken advantage of … Continue reading →

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More Slick Talk from Manuel

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

For our latest edition of “Manuel Being Manuel”, we have this from Jerry Manuel, stated in an interview with Mike Francesa on WFAN:

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FOUND: Nick Evans

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

A year ago Daniel Murphy had a partner in crime — a righthanded-hitting version of an infielder-turned-outfielder with a simlarly promising bat, questionable glove, hustling approach, and fresh off a hitting streak in AA. The two rookies gave the team … Continue reading →

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