Monthly Archives: August 2011

Lenny Dykstra Arrested Again

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Joe Janish

Former Met Lenny Dykstra can’t seem to stay out of trouble. Dykstra’s latest run-in with the law occurred yesterday, when he was arrested on two counts of indecent exposure. From CNN: The Los Angeles City Attorney’s office says the charges … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Salvage Edition

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Paul Festa

The Mets salvaged a win in Philadelphia, losing 2 of 3 overall.  For at least one day, Pelfrey showed guts, the bullpen was effective, and Nick Evans went 3 for 4. For reaction to this and other subjects, let’s go … Continue reading →

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To the Bat(ista) Phone!

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Dan Capwell

He’s started a World Series game at Yankee Stadium, once dissed Miss Iowa and is a published author and poet. He is Miguel Batista and if the Mets at all want to add a little interest to the remainder of … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 129: Win Over Phillies

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Phillies 4 Just when you were ready to write off Mike Pelfrey, he mans up at Citizens Bank Park and gives you a glimmer of hope.

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Jon Niese to DL, Nickeas Up

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Joe Janish

According to the Mets PR department, Jonathon Niese has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with an intercostal strain of the right side. To take his place on the roster, the Mets have recalled catcher Mike Nickeas from Buffalo; … Continue reading →

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Today’s Mets Lineup vs. Phillies

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Joe Janish

In an effort to salvage one game of the series, here is the lineup the Mets will send to the plate against Phillies pitcher Kyle Kendrick: Angel Pagan – CF Ruben Tejada – SS David Wright – 3B Lucas Duda … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 128: Loss to Phillies

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Joe Janish

Phillies 9 Mets 4 It wasn’t really as close as the final score would suggest.

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The Bright Side of the Abyss

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Corey Gorey

An irrefutably solid 10-0 ass-kicking. Seven games below .500.  Twenty-mother-slappin’-two games out of first place. So…snakebitten? Admittedly, it’s looking pretty terrible. Hope slithered away a few weeks back. And if I’m positive of one fact, it’s that we can all … Continue reading →

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