Monthly Archives: April 2011

Batting vs. Winning Percentage

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Joe Janish

From the “you know things are tough when …” department: The Mets have three players — Jose Reyes, Chris Young, and Chris Capuano — with a batting average higher than their winning percentage. Normally, that would be good news. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Why Murphy Sat

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Joe Janish

There was a lot of grumbling on Twitter, the blogosphere, and other media outlets about Terry Collins’ decision last night to pinch-hit Chin-Ling Hu instead of Willie Harris or Dan Murphy during a key moment in the game. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Should Brad Emaus Have Been Demoted?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Matt Himelfarb

Note: this is a post by Matt Himelfarb. Please direct your comments to him. So Brad Emaus’s short lived tenure in Flushing has drawn to a close, after the Mets announced they have DFA’d the Rule Five draftee. I agree … Continue reading →

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Bobby Parnell Injured?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Joe Janish

After the Mets – Astros game, manager Terry Collins mentioned in the postgame that Bobby Parnell is “feeling some discomfort”. Where, when and why we have no idea, though we do know Hu. Hopefully we’ll have more info soon. This … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 17: Loss to Astros

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Joe Janish

Astros 6 Mets 1 The game was actually a lot closer than the final score. The Mets were in it until the top of the 8th when Bobby Parnell balked with the bases loaded and then served up a two-run … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Astros

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Joe Janish

Tonight’s Mets lineup vs. Astros lefthander Wandy Rodriguez: Jose Reyes – SS Josh Thole – C David Wright – 3B Carlos Beltran – RF Ike Davis – 1B Angel Pagan – CF Willie Harris – LF Justin Turner – 2B … Continue reading →

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Justin Turner Up, Brad Emaus Down

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Joe Janish

In a surprising move — to me, anyway — the Mets have designated Brad Emaus for assignment and promoted Justin Turner.

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A Puncher’s Chance

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Mike Steffanos

NOTE: this is a post by Mike Steffanos of Mike’s Mets, a blog I’ve enjoyed thoroughly for its personal touch and candidness since 2005. Mike’s writing style and perspective is decidedly different from mine, which I hope you find to … Continue reading →

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