Monthly Archives: May 2010

Mets Game 33: Win Over Nationals

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 8 Nationals 6 The last time the Mets brought up a lefthanded-hitting slugger from AAA, they went on a 10-1 run. Tonight, lefthanded-hitting slugger Chris Carter — fresh up from AAA — ripped a double to drive in the … Continue reading →

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Inside Look: Nationals

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

About a month ago, Washington walked into Flushing and beat the Mets two out of three — a series that ended with Livan Hernandez outdueling Johan Santana. At the time, many people had preconceived notions about each team’s prospects — … Continue reading →

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Animal in the House

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Chris “The Animal” Carter is finally a Met. Carter — who had been acquired for Billy Wagner in a late-season 2009 deal with the Red Sox — has been promoted to the big club. Veteran pinch-hitter Frank Catalanotto was DFA’d … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 32: Loss to Nationals

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Nationals 3 Mets 2 Another close game, but the Mets fall short. Game Notes John Maine pitched fairly well, tossing 6 innings and allowing 2 runs on 7 hits and 4 walks. I couldn’t tell by the off-kilter angle of … Continue reading →

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Offseason Strategy Working So Far

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Based on the knee-jerk reactions displayed by the Mets front office the past few years, one might compare their offseason strategy to that old saying, “close the barn door after the horse has bolted”. In other words, the Mets are … Continue reading →

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What To Do With Oliver Perez

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

After yet another painful showing, it’s time to wonder what in the world the Mets should do with Oliver Perez. Perez pitched into the fourth inning only because of a combination of great defense, sheer luck, and illogical managing by … Continue reading →

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Jeff Pearlman on Wally Backman and the ’86 Mets

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

It’s time for another installment of “Playing for Peanuts,” starring current Brooklyn Cyclones manager Wally Backman. Of course, “Playing for Peanuts” is a TV show about Wally’s team in 2007 – the South Georgia Peanuts. It’s a quirky, crazy story … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 31: Loss to Giants

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Joe Janish

Giants 6 Mets 5 The Mets almost won … but fell a hair short. Still, they took a series they needed to take. Early on, it didn’t seem possible. Mr. Hyde Oliver Perez was walking the ballpark, and the Mets … Continue reading →

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