Monthly Archives: October 2010

Quick Primer on Wally Backman

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

Of all the potential candidates to be interviewed for manager of the New York Mets by General Sandy Alderson, only one has a detailed resume available in video form — both on DVD and via publicly accessible internet channels such … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Ryota Igarashi

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

When the Mets opened camp in mid-February, Kelvim Escobar was penciled in as the setup man. Because of Escobar’s injury history, the Mets signed fireballing Japanese closer Ryota Igarashi as a backup plan. On Planet Omar, it made plenty of … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Sean Green

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Joe Janish

Remember when the Mets traded Endy Chavez, Aaron Heilman, Joe Smith, Jason Vargas, Ezequiel Carrera, and Maikel Cleto in return for Sean Green and two other Seattle Mariners? Seems like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it? Green was supposed to be … Continue reading →

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Since It Doesn’t Matter Who the Manager Is …

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Joe Janish

Now that Sandy Alderson is in charge, and we know he does not believe a manager has any impact on a team’s success or failure — provided, of course, said manager follows orders and executes the plan issued from the … Continue reading →

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Four Answers To Anti-Wally Questions

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Joe Janish

Before the interview process starts, the beat writers and blogosphere are already counting out Wally Backman as a viable candidate for Mets manager in 2011. Let’s address the top 4 “reasons” Wally won’t be hired by Sandy Alderson: 1. If … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Dillon Gee

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Joe Janish

I want to believe that Dillon Gee will continue to be as good as he was in five starts in September. I’d like to pencil him in to a 2011 rotation spot right now, and expect him to give the … Continue reading →

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Will Sandy Alderson Answer the Steroid Question?

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Joe Janish

Ian O’Connor of ESPN-NY points out an intriguing chink in Sandy Alderson’s armor — and wonders if he’ll apologize for it:

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Sandy Alderson May Choose a Former Met to Manage

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Joe Janish

It’s not yet official but Sandy Alderson as Mets’ GM is as good as a done deal. So next we move on to who will be the next Mets manager? If you are a loyal reader of MetsToday then you … Continue reading →

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