Monthly Archives: November 2009

2009 Analysis: David Wright

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

It’s not easy being David Wright. Think about it: who else hits .307, leads their team in SLG, OBP, RBI, runs, hits, doubles, walks, SB, and total bases, but is judged to have a “bad” year? But it’s true — … Continue reading →

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Podcast with a Pro On Pitching

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

Do you know what LHP is the all-time leader with the fewest walks per 9 innings since 1900? Hint: it’s not Johan Santana. A few weeks ago I had a conversation on pitching with the lefthanded pitcher with the best … Continue reading →

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The Hot Stove Season Opens

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Hot Stove Season is underway, and already we have a flurry of buzz and rumors. One whirlwind post from Adam Rubin is chock full of information (or misinformation, take your pick), which I’ll break down here.

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Mets in Three-way for Overbay?

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

The latest column from Ken Rosenthal reports that the Mets, Cubs, and Blue Jays are engaged in talks that would send Luis Castillo to Chicago, Milton Bradley to Toronto, and Lyle Overbay to New York. Hat tip to loyal MetsToday … Continue reading →

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Tim Lincecum Busted for Marijuana

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

You may have missed the news that San Francisco Giant superstar Tim Lincecum was busted for marijuana possession — heck, I’m about a week late in hearing about it. Which brings up the obvious question posted originally by my pal … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Wilson Valdez

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

When the backup (Ramon Martinez) to the backup (Alex Cora) went down, the Mets found themselves hunting the scrap yards for a fill-in at shortstop who had Major League skills. They found Wilson Valdez and, all things considered, could’ve done … Continue reading →

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8 Reasons Sammy Sosa is Fading

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

For a brief time early in his career, Sammy Sosa was a “Palehose” — meaning, a member of the White Sox. Now, he’s a “pale face” — meaning, literally, his face has paled. The picture here is a recent one … Continue reading →

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To All You Yankee Rooters

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Not long ago, I gave you five reasons to root for the Phillies in the World Series. Which team to pull for was a difficult decision for any Mets fan. But now that the World Serious is over, and the … Continue reading →

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