Monthly Archives: December 2010

My Christmas List

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Joe Janish

This is what I asked for from Santa for Christmas: 1. One pair of ace starting pitchers 2. A fully healed left shoulder attached to Johan Santana 3. A new home for Oliver Perez 4. Two flamethrowers for the bullpen … Continue reading →

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A Mets Package That Might’ve Gotten Greinke

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

NOTE: This article was written by Matt Himelfarb Like most Mets fans, I was a bit dismayed when I first heard that the Brewers acquired Zack Greinke. For one, I have always had a soft spot for Greinke, who is … Continue reading →

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Inside Look: J.P. Ricciardi

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Joe Janish

After J.P. Ricciardi was hired to be part of Sandy Alderson’s fantasy front office, I called on fellow ESPN SweetSpot Blue Jays Blogger Drew Fairservice of Ghostrunner On First to give us some insight on Ricciardi’s time as GM in … Continue reading →

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If This Doesn’t Sell Season Tickets

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

… then NOTHING will. Check out this inspiring video, posted last week by “Read The Apple” and re-linked today by The Big Lead and MetsBlog. It’s more fun if you go here and fill in your name for a personalized … Continue reading →

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Pedro Feliciano Staying In New York

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

Super LOOGY Pedro Feliciano — aka “Perpetual Pedro”, “Everyday Pedro”, or “Pedro Lite” — has chosen to remain in New York for the 2011 and 2012 seasons. However, it will be

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Brewers Get Greinke

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to multiple reports, the Brewers have obtained ace Zack Greinke from the Royals in a six-player trade that also will send shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt to Milwaukee. In return, the Brewers send to Kansas City young shortstop Alcides Escobar, outfielder … Continue reading →

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The Passion Behind the Mets Blogs

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

Longtime professional journalist, radio personality, and sports-talk show host John Strubel recently wrote a great article getting inside the heads and hearts of Mets bloggers, including Kerel Cooper, Ed Ryan, Chris McShane, and yours truly. To get an idea what … Continue reading →

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Emerald Diamond: Try Before You Buy

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

I’m pushing The Emerald Diamond again because I sincerely believe it is a great gift for a hard-core baseball fan, and I know how hard it can be to find a Christmas gift for some people. But don’t take it … Continue reading →

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