Monthly Archives: April 2011

Mets Game 14: Loss to Braves

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Joe Janish

Braves 4 Mets 2 “Six in a row to make it go” is an old gear head / car enthusiast term referring to an inline six-cylinder engine. Perhaps it is also Terry Collins’ new mantra for getting his team going … Continue reading →

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Chris Young Placed On DL

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets pitcher Chris Young has been placed on the disabled list with biceps tendinitis. That didn’t take long, did it? Pat Misch has been promoted from AAA Buffalo to take Young’s spot on the 25-man roster. Was it really only … Continue reading →

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Lenny Dykstra Arrested for Selling His Sink

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

It wasn’t long ago that Lenny Dykstra was known as a smart investor and successful businessman. Oh, how times have changed. Lenny has been arrested for selling items that were part of his bankrupt estate, including a $50,000 granite sink. … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Braves

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

Jose Reyes – SS Angel Pagan – CF David Wright – 3B Carlos Beltran – RF Ike Davis – 1B Willie Harris – LF Brad Emaus – 2B Josh Thole – C D.J. Carrasco – P Angel back in the … Continue reading →

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Rusted Tin

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

Yesterday’s “Tweet of the Day” honor goes to NotJeffWilpon:

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Fernando Martinez Has Hamstring Issue

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

It never ends for the talented and heralded Mets prospect; the latest news is that Fernando Martinez has a hamstring issue. Comment away.

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Will White Sox Call for K-Rod?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

Way back in the early days of this past December, I suggested that the Chicago White Sox could have interest in Francisco Rodriguez. The reaction was mixed — in terms of how realistic such a trade might be. Yesterday, Christina … Continue reading →

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Inside Look: Atlanta Braves

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

The Mets subject themselves to a three-game series in Atlanta this weekend, and to get an idea on what’s happening with the Braves, I’ve called on fellow ESPN SweetSpot Blogger Peter Hjort of Capitol Avenue Club. My questions are in … Continue reading →

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