Monthly Archives: July 2010

Mets Game 99: Loss to Dodgers

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Joe Janish

Dodgers 1 Mets For the fourth time in ten days, the Mets were shut out. What else is there to say? Game Notes R.A. Dickey was outstanding, allowing no runs on 2 hits and no walks, striking out 6, through … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 98: Loss to Dodgers

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Joe Janish

Dodgers 3 Mets 2 An even dozen — the Mets collected their 12th walkoff loss of 2010, losing in extras for the 7th time in 11 tries, and on the short end of a one-run ballgame for the 19th time … Continue reading →

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July 24: Saturday Mets Links and Open Thread

Posted on July 24, 2010 by loge mezzanine

The Mets Police – At least one fan thinks the Mets Hall of Fame induction ceremony is a money grab by the Wilpons. Make that two fans. MetsMerizedOnline – Darryl Strawberry thinks the Mets lack swagger. Looks like Fred Wilpon’s … Continue reading →

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What Happened to the Chemistry?

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Joe Janish

It wasn’t that long ago that nearly every New York baseball journalist and blogger was talking about the great “chemistry” of the 2010 Mets — and how the players loved playing for Jerry Manuel. Such comments about the positive vibe … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 97: Win Over Dodgers

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Dodgers 1 After two days of journalists, shock jocks, and bloggers (including this one) criticizing the recent lackluster effort of the Mets, a series of sliding, diving catches and a six-run outburst put the matter to rest. Along … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Lineup: Kinda Strange

Posted on July 23, 2010 by loge mezzanine

Via Andy Martino at The Daily News: Jose Reyes – SS Luis Castillo – 2B Angel Pagan – RF David Wright – 3B Carlos Beltran – CF Ike Davis – 1B Jason Bay – LF Henry Blanco – C Johan … Continue reading →

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Quotes of the Day: Omar on Jerry, Willie

Posted on July 23, 2010 by loge mezzanine

Omar Minaya on Jerry Manuel’s job status: “Jerry Manuel is our manager. Look, any time you’re going to have a couple of losing streaks, those things are going to pop up. But there’s no discussion at all. Jerry Manuel is … Continue reading →

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Wally Backman Watch: Wally Wins Again, But It Won’t Matter in the End

Posted on July 23, 2010 by loge mezzanine

If the Mets lose their current series in Los Angeles, Wally Backman will likely be managing the team next week. But don’t get your hopes up – Bob Melvin was set to take over the team back in May. Ownership … Continue reading →

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