Monthly Archives: March 2010

April Fools Comes Early

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Joe Janish

Kelvim Escobar told Venezuelan newspaper El Nacional that he will decide on April 1st whether or not to pitch in 2010 (hat tip to TheRopolitans, via MLBTR). Does anyone else see “April 1st” as a fitting day to make such … Continue reading →

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Replacing Jose Reyes

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Joe Janish

With Jose Reyes out for an indefinite period, it’s time to discuss the possible replacements.

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Reyes Out with Hyperthyroidism

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Joe Janish

If you haven’t heard by now, Jose Reyes may be out of action for anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks. Or longer — there’s really no way to determine just yet. The issue with his thyroid is not one to … Continue reading →

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Read This Book

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

Let’s get down to brass tacks (and not of the Bronx type): for the past few months, the content on MetsToday has not been nearly as prolific as you remember. The reason for the relative lack of frequency in posts … Continue reading →

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A Fruitful Spring

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

In case you haven’t seen it yet, OnTheBlack.com has a new video every day, with each one featuring comments on the Mets’ offseason and predictions by Kerel Cooper, Dave Doyle of Mets Report, and yours truly. In related news, the … Continue reading →

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ST Game 7 vs. Nationals

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Nationals 5 Let’s not read too much into the win nor the Mets’ 5-2 record; it’s spring training. But, I would like to share my thoughts on some of what we saw on channel 11 on Sunday. Oliver … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Kiko Calero

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

Omar Minaya held firm on his minor-league offer to Kiko Calero, and came out the winner in the negotiations. Calero signed a one-year, minor league contract that will pay him $850,000 plus incentives if he makes the Major League roster. … Continue reading →

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Jose Reyes is Not Pregnant

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

Good news, Mets fans: Jose Reyes is NOT pregnant. Steve Popper was the first to report that news on Twitter early yesterday, and further blood work evaluated last night confirms it. Whew! That would have been a major issue for … Continue reading →

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