Monthly Archives: March 2011

Mets Governed by Finances

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Joe Janish

The recent report by Bob Klapisch and Steve Popper that Johan Santana could miss the season was immediately and vehemently dismissed as poppycock by the Mets and Johan himself. This latest situation is just another example of how desperate the … Continue reading →

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Mets Bullpen Outlook

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Matt Himelfarb

NOTE: this is a post by Matt Himelfarb; please direct your comments to him. As expected, just about every pitcher this side of Ambiorix Burgos is getting the chance to spend a cup of coffee in big league spring training, … Continue reading →

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Why Santana is NOT Behind Schedule

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

There’s a very clear reason that Johan Santana’s road to recovery is NOT behind schedule, as has been reported by the Bergen Record. From MLB.com:

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What Are Johan Santana’s Chances of Recovery?

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

On Saturday, Steve Popper and Bob Klapisch of the Bergen Record dropped the bomb that Johan Santana’s 2011 season might be in jeopardy. Well, it’s only a bomb if you don’t read MetsToday; we wrote off Johan’s 2011 way back … Continue reading →

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Misch Mediocre, Ollie Makes LOOGY Appearance

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Joe Janish

A few notes regarding the most recent televised spring training game between the Mets and Cardinals, in which Oliver Perez made an appearance in his new role of Lefthanded One Out GuY. Pat Misch looked like

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Paulino In, F-Mart Out

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Joe Janish

Finally, Ronny Paulino has arrived in Port St. Lucie; he was held up with visa issues related to his failed PEDs test from last year. He spoke about his delay upon arrival, and manager Terry Collins said he would “push … Continue reading →

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Niese Nice

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Joe Janish

A few random notes regarding the most recent televised Mets spring training game … Jon Niese was

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Mets 2010 Commercial

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Joe Janish

I thought it would be fun to take a look at the TV commercial that inspired us all right around this time last year. In the comments, please post your favorite part of this 30-second spot.

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