Monthly Archives: October 2010

Why I Haven’t Been Writing About the GM Drama

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Joe Janish

For the past few weeks, I’ve received several emails from MetsToday readers asking why there has been little to no coverage of the Mets’ search for a new General Manager. First of all,

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2010 Analysis: Pedro Feliciano

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Joe Janish

For the third consecutive season, Pedro Feliciano set a new Mets record for appearances by a pitcher, while leading the league in the same category. “Everyday Pedro” was exactly that, taking the ball 92 times – including a whopping 23 … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: R.A. Dickey

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

What is there to say? R.A. Dickey was the Mets’ MVP – “no question”, as Jerry Manuel might say. Without Dickey’s 11 wins and 175 IP, the Mets are battling the Washington Nationals to stay out of the NL East … Continue reading →

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Why Bobby Valentine Won’t Be the Next Mets Manager

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

Ever since Willie Randolph was fired — and probably even before — there has been a groundswell supporting the return of Bobby Valentine to Flushing as manager of the futiles. As time goes on, the legend of Bobby spreads further … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Elmer Dessens

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Joe Janish

Every time I want to write off Elmer Dessens, he comes back and disproves my assertion that he stinks. Still, I maintain that he does not have the talent to pitch in the big leagues, and his incredible stat line … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Manny Acosta

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Joe Janish

Who would have thought, before the 2010 season began, that Manny Acosta would appear in 41 games for the New York Mets? As some may point out, Acosta is similar to Mariano Rivera in that he’s righthanded and from Panama; … Continue reading →

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2010 Mets Player Evaluations

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Joe Janish

While the Mets continue their GM hiring charade (c’mon, was there ever a question once Sandy Alderson emerged as a candidate?) for the foreseeable future, we will individually review the 2010 performances of the players currently on the Mets roster. … Continue reading →

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Mets Fans’ Dream Come True

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Joe Janish

OK, maybe seeing the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers face off in the World Series isn’t exactly a “dream” for a Mets fan. But a World Series played between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees is pretty … Continue reading →

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