Monthly Archives: May 2010

Mike, Matt: Can We Duel Already?

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Joe Janish

It seems so long ago, but this wasn’t the first time Mike Francesa criticized Matt Cerrone. Mike says “who cares what Matt Cerrone thinks“? Matt addresses the comment, then removes the post. Then Mike backtracks (a little). The bloggers unite, … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 49: Loss to Brewers

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Joe Janish

Brewers 2 Mets 0 The bad news: the 1969 Mets record of 42 consecutive scoreless innings remains intact. Sorry, no good news. Johan Santana and Yovani Gallardo locked horns in a good old fashioned pitchers’ duel — a real barn-burner … Continue reading →

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Gameday Open Thread: May 28 @ Milwaukee

Posted on May 28, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

The Mets (25-23) will try to continue their recent success on the road tonight, as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers(19-28) at Miller Park. Johan Santana (4-2, 3.41) gets the ball for the Mets and he’ll be faced by Yovani … Continue reading →

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Citi Field Earned Its Stripes (So to Speak)

Posted on May 28, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Yankees fans are notorious for proclaiming if and how a player has “earned his Yankees stripes.” It’s a bit ridiculous and it can get incredibly annoying to have a conversation with someone who insists a player on the level of … Continue reading →

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Friday Mets Links: Friday Edition

Posted on May 28, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

The Mets are on top of the world and ahead of the Nats… Time for some links: MyMetsJournal – Joe Petruccio creates some fantastic artwork out of Gary Cohen’s fantastically forced “goose egg sweep” comment. MetsMerized – Jessup gives a … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 48: Win Over Phillies

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Phillies 0 Run for cover! Do not leave your home! At any moment, frogs and toads are certain to fall from a blue and orange-tinged sky, signifying the rapture! Cataclysm is near! Or maybe the Mets shutting out … Continue reading →

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Gameday Open Thread: May 27 vs. Phillies

Posted on May 27, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

The Mets (24-23) take on the Phillies (26-19) tonight at Citi Field. Mike Pelfrey (6-1, 2.86) takes the mound against Cole Hamels (5-2, 3.92). First pitch at 7:10pm EDT. Discuss…

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Lineup: Mets Game 48 vs. Phillies

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Joe Janish

Straight from the Mets’ PR Department, tonight’s lineup vs. Cole Hamels and the Phillies: Jose Reyes – SS Luis Castillo – 2B Jason Bay – LF Ike Davis – 1B David Wright – 3B Angel Pagan – CF Jeff Francoeur … Continue reading →

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