Monthly Archives: July 2010

Mets Game 88: Win Over Braves

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Braves 0 The Mets avoided a sweep and went into the All-Star break on a high note by shutting out the Braves behind a stellar performance by Johan Santana. Game Notes Johan Santana pitched like an ace on … Continue reading →

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July 11: Sunday Mets Links and Open Thread

Posted on July 11, 2010 by loge mezzanine

MetsGazette – Jason Adamowicz didn’t like the idea of batting Jose Reyes in the #2 hole… He thought it was another example of mismanaging injured players. Keep in mind, Jason Adamowicz turned out to be 100% correct. Bergen Record – … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 87: Loss to Braves

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Braves 4 Mets 0 Any chance of gaining ground on the Braves in this series are now gone. The Mets were shut out by the Braves and are now five games behind the NL leaders — and only a game … Continue reading →

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Pelfrey’s Dead Arm Explained

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mike Pelfrey is not struggling with a “dead arm” issue, despite what he thinks and despite what the Mets’ dinosaurs coaching staff would like us to believe. If Mike Pelfrey has a problem that is affecting his performance, it is … Continue reading →

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July 10: Saturday Mets Links and Open Thread

Posted on July 10, 2010 by loge mezzanine

MetsToday – A recap of last night’s 4-2 loss at the hands of the division-leading Atlanta Braves. MetsBlog – Jason Bay is getting booed. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy… But, you know what? The guy is handling it well. … Continue reading →

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Ruben Tejada or Luis Castillo? Pick Your Poison.

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

Two weeks ago, mostly everyone was singing the praises of Ruben Tejada. He appeared to be holding his own at the plate, while providing the best defense seen at the position in a decade. Since than, Tejada’s come crashing back … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 86: Loss to Braves

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Braves 4 Mets 2 It may happen every spring, but not necessarily every summer. The R.A. Dickey Story took a slight turn away from a happy ending, as the Mets lost for the third time in his last three starts. … Continue reading →

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July 9: Afternoon Mets Links and Open Thread

Posted on July 9, 2010 by loge mezzanine

NY Times – LeBron James Cliff Lee is going to the Yankees. Probably… Joel Sherman on Twitter – …or not? MetsToday – The Mets farm system wasn’t good enough to land Cliff Lee, according to sources close to the Daily … Continue reading →

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