Monthly Archives: July 2010

Jason Bay Out: Deja Vu All Over Again

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to a tweet by Kevin Burkhardt, Jason Bay is suffering from a mild concussion and may be out for this three-game series vs. the Cardinals. Apparently, he felt symptoms on the plane trip back from the Left Coast. Cross-country … Continue reading →

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Mets Meaningful Number: 19

Posted on July 27, 2010 by loge mezzanine

With the Mets in a tailspin and the postseason slipping out of reach, let’s take a look at what it will take for the team to play “meaningful games in September.” By no means is this the definitive way to … Continue reading →

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Mets Second-half Plan: What Would You Do?

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Joe Janish

After admitting that no one’s job was safe, and sitting behind closed doors to discuss the plans for the immediate future of the team, the Mets’ front office came away with the decision to do absolutely nothing. Just for a … Continue reading →

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HoJo is Safe !

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

Contrary to the previous report posted right here, Howard Johnson’s job as hitting coach is safe — for the moment. Turns out the Mets’ management is completely dysfunctional and in as much disarray as you might imagine. Somehow, some way, … Continue reading →

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HoJo On the Way Out

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to sources close to the situation, Howard Johnson will be relieved of his duties as batting coach for the New York Mets. You may have read or heard Jon Heyman’s report that “there has been no discussion of Howard … Continue reading →

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Can the Mets Afford to NOT Make a Change?

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to MetsBlog and other sources, the Mets’ braintrust (and I use that term loosely) is in meetings all day today to discuss the matter of the team’s 2-9 road trip and all-around suckiness. Additionally — and also reported in … Continue reading →

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How the Mets Might Have Landed Dan Haren

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

Yesterday, the Angels acquired Dan Haren from the Diamondbacks for southpaw Joe Saunders and three pitching prospects: Patrick Corbin, Tyler Skaggs, and Rafael Rodriguez. The consensus, in a nutshell, is that the deal is reminiscent of a cross between the … Continue reading →

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Something is Cooking in Metsville

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

After going 2-9 on their Left Coast trip, the Mets are sinking fast in the standings. They are now 50-49, which may satisfy Omar Minaya’s goal of “being around .500”. Further, the offense has sputtered and died like a 1974 … Continue reading →

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