Monthly Archives: November 2009

10 Free Agency Fears for Mets Fans

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

Free agents go on the open market today, and with a lack of trading chips, the Mets are expected to dive in deep to fill their multiple holes. At minimum, they need at least one starting pitcher — maybe two; … Continue reading →

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Paul LoDuca Wants To Come Back

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

This afternoon in an appearance on XM 175 MLB Home Plate (SIRIUS 210), former Mets catcher Paul LoDuca expressed a desire to return to the big leagues in 2010. LoDuca missed all of 2009 due to injuries, but claims he … Continue reading →

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Jason Marquis Far from a Perfect Fit

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

A while back, Jason Marquis began to lobby for a Mets contract offer through his friend and advocate Jeff Francoeur. Now he’s made a full-blown pitch, suggesting to Bart Hubbach that he and the Mets are a “perfect fit”. As … Continue reading →

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Braves Release Brian Barton

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Baseball America, the Braves have released former phenom outfielder Brian Barton. Barton was considered a great athlete but went undrafted after a strong career at U Miami, as clubs believed he’d make use of his aerospace engineering degree … Continue reading →

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If Steve Phillips Succeeded

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

BlueandOrange.net discusses what might have been had Steve Phillips succeeded in trading Jose Reyes and David Wright so many years ago. John Delcos speaks from eyewitness testimony while supporting Marty Noble’s bombshell that some Mets didn’t mind losing Delcos also … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Jeff Francoeur

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

When Jeff Francoeur was acquired from the Braves in return for Ryan Church, the immediate reaction was mixed. On the one hand, the Mets were getting a 25-year-old, high-energy outfielder who regressed for two and a half years after being … Continue reading →

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Jauss In, Alomar Out

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

Stop the presses! The Mets have hired Dave Jauss as their bench coach for 2010! I can envision people dancing in the streets upon hearing this extraordinary news. Seriously, though, it’s an interesting choice. Clearly, Jauss is

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Listen To a Pro Baseball Scout

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

What exactly does a pro baseball scout look for when evaluating a ballplayer? What kinds of things does a scout consider, in addition to raw baseball skills? How can an amateur ballplayer attract the interest of a pro scout? Find … Continue reading →

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