Monthly Archives: May 2011

Mets Game 54: Loss to Pirates

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Joe Janish

Pirates 5 Mets 1 For seven innings, R.A. Dickey’s dancing dipsy-doodle devoured the Pittsburgh Pirates batters. If this were a high school game, Dickey would’ve finished with a shutout victory. Unfortunately, they play nine-inning contests in the Major Leagues.

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Pirates

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Joe Janish

Here is tonight’s Mets lineup against Pirates righthander James McDonald: Angel Pagan – CF Justin Turner – 2B Carlos Beltran – RF Jason Bay – LF Daniel Murphy – 3B Nick Evans – 1B Josh Thole – C Ruben Tejada … Continue reading →

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Buster Posey: What Should Change?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Joe Janish

On Twitter, my friend JamesK from AmazinAvenue tweeted: I’d like to hear @metstoday’s opinion on the Buster Posey situation and any rule changes going forward. Since I’m a huge fan of Buster Posey, but the subject doesn’t really fit into … Continue reading →

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What Was Fred Wilpon’s Endgame?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Joe Janish

You may have been wondering why it’s taken me so long to respond to the quotes by Fred Wilpon in the recent New Yorker and SI articles. There were a few reasons.

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Mets Game 53: Win Over Pirates

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Pirates 3 The Mets extend their winning streak to two games with a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Pirates

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

Here is tonight’s Mets lineup to face Pirates righthander Charlie Morton: Willie Harris – 3B Justin Turner – 2B Carlos Beltran – RF Daniel Murphy – 1B Angel Pagan – CF Josh Thole – C Jason Pridie – LF Ruben … Continue reading →

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Jose Reyes Out for 3-7 Days

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

Don’t worry — Jose Reyes is not injured. But he will miss at least three days, possibly up to seven, after the death of his grandmother. From the Mets PR department: NOTE: Jose Reyes found out this afternoon that his … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 52: Win Over Phillies

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 9 Phillies 5 The Mets pounded Phillies pitching for 17 hits and 9 runs to avert a sweep and move two games away from the NL East cellar.

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